Adventourus Active Vacations

8 day Independent tour

Pembrokeshire is one of Wales most stunning regions, it is indeed Wales Coastal National Park. Although whale watching is possible along the breathtaking coastline you will more likely see dolphins and porpoises. In the north part of the tour Cardigan Bay is a permanent residence of these fabulous creatures, here you can take boat trips to explore the sea life. The coastline is also a haven for great birdlife. Inland the National Park provides homes to badgers and otters although they can be hard to spot.

Saundersfoot, near Tenby, is a wonderful fishing village just east of he medieval walled town of Tenby. Here you will pick up bikes and check into your guest house for the night. Take a walk on the lovely sandy beach before enjoying the evening in one of the many local restaurants and pubs.

Cycle inland through Canaston Woods which is steeped in mining history. This whole area was a major part of the Pembrokeshires coal fields from the 17th Century.

Soon you reach Blackpool Mill which is one of Britain’s best examples of a corn grist mill. Visit and see the milling machinery. Now you following the river estuary upstream, look out for the birdlife on the River banks before circling back to Saundersfoot.

Day 3: Saundersfoot to Haverfordwest (42-62 km)

Today you cycle west along the south coast of Wales along the Celtic Trail. You arrive in Pembroke, visit the castle and have a break before continuing north to Haverfordwest. As an optional ride you can head towards the coast and Brides Bay. Relax on one of the lovely sandy beaches. You are now right in the coastal National Park.

First you cycle back to the coastal National Park and on to St David’s which is Wales smallest spiritual capital (St David is Wales' patron saint) and its cathedral. After your visit maybe cycle on to St David’s head to see the stunning views before heading north to Newport, your home for the next three nights.

This stretch of coastline is truly stunning, and little commercialised, meaning less people apart from real nature lovers. Cardigan is a superb town and the head of a beautiful river. First you will cycle inland to Nevern which has been in existence since the 6th century and was an important Pilgrim route for St David. Then on to St Dogmaels, a lovely village with its abbey built by Benedictine Monks. After Cardigan you head back to Newport along the coastal route.

Today you cycle in the wild area of the Preseli Hills famous for its ponies and blue rock. This blue rock was the stone used to build Stonehenge. You can only wonder how centuries ago these huge rocks were transported from Wales to South England! Along this route you will see many Neolithic and Bronze Age standing stones and stone circles.

Today you cycle south back to Saundersfoot. Forest and rolling countryside awaits you as you cross the region back to the South coast.

Day 8: End of the Tour

Return home or extend your stay in Britain.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES:

Every Saturday from May to September.

- 7 nights in excellent quality hotels and guesthouses, rated 3 & 4 star; all rooms with private facilities.

- Personal welcome meeting and distribution of tour information

- English breakfast each day.

- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel.

- Maps with indicated routes, detailed route description, tourist information about places of interest.

- 21 speed hybrid bike with pannier.

- 7 day Service hotline

MODERATE: You cycle on safe cycle paths and minor country lanes as you take a circular route around the region. Suitable for all cyclists.

The nearest international airports are Cardiff or London. Trains depart each city to Saundersfoot on a regular basis.