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If you’re planning a trip to Wales, it’s good to have some idea of where, exactly, you want to go. The country has a lot to offer, but one of the highlights worth taking the trip to at least once in your life is Pembrokeshire. Aside from being downright gorgeous from end to end, there’s a lot of historical intrigue and insight to find, some of the very best beaches on the island, as well as some mighty welcoming tourist spots. For that reason, we’re going to look at some of the highlights you should hit on your trip to Pembrokeshire.
Explore the coast
If you’re looking for some of the very best walking and hiking routes with dramatic views and idyllic locales, then the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one route that you certainly want to hit up. As one of the fifteen National Trails in Britain, it covers 186 miles, with starkly beautiful limestone cliffs, gorgeous red sandstone beaches, and much more. Of course, as long as it is, it’s not likely you’re going to get to see every inch of it on one trip unless that’s the only thing you plan on doing throughout the whole trip. But, regardless of where you are in the county, it’s one stop that’s well worth making. Just make sure you take plenty of supplies and either a good pair of walking boots or tactical boots that are up to the challenge!
Stop off in an idyllic city
It’s not one of the bigger or more metropolitan cities in the country, that’s for sure. However, St. Davids does have a ton to offer the visitor. There are all kinds of gorgeous architectural hotspots in the city, from the towering St David’s Cathedral (which also doubles as a museum, while the even older Bishop’s Palace allows you to explore some gorgeous ruins. There’s a decent tourist industry built up in the city, as well, so it can be great for a day out, enjoying a bite to eat, and doing a little shopping before you get back to exploring the rest of the county. It’s also a great spot to take boat trips out to some of the surrounding islands, such as Ramsey and Skomer.
Enjoy some of the best countryside views Britain has to offer
If you ever want to see the kind of landscapes that have inspired British artists for generations, then there are very few better places to see in Pembrokeshire. The Preseli Hills offer just one example, with a vantage that spans miles in every direction, allowing you to admire the cosy villages dotted amongst the rolling hills. What’s more, there are plenty of sites of evidence of prehistoric Wales, including burial mounds and ancient quarries to find. With holiday homes for sale in Pembrokeshire, you can make sure that you always have a place situated close to the gorgeous countryside. This way, you can explore the county at your whim.
See one of the finest castles in the land
Wales, more than any nation in the UK, might be the richest when it comes to well-preserved castles that you can get up close to. In particular, Pembroke Castle strikes a mighty impressive figure, towering behind a line of trees, its stalwart shape reflected in the water of the surrounding lake on sunny days. With an original building dating back to just after the time of William the Conqueror, it’s one of the oldest still-standing castles in the country. You don’t just have to view it from afar, either, as it offers tours of the newer buildings that have surrounded the original keep over the years. You can even enjoy the view from atop the eighty-foot Great Keep to really feel like a noble lord or lady surveying their surroundings.
A seaside delight
There is no shortage of idyllic coastal towns and villages in Pembrokeshire, but a regular favourite of visitors to the region has to be the Town of Tenby. This is a very old town, with ancient walls standing to keep the tide from rising to meet the village that you can take a walk along if you’re so inclined. It’s a great place to enjoy two of the best sandy beaches in the region, as well as lovely views of pastel houses facing the seas, as well as some dedication to historical preservation, as seen in stops like the 15th century Tudor Merchant’s House.
The tips above will hopefully help you see the very best of Pembrokeshire. There’s a lot more to enjoy than just the highlights mentioned above, but you can’t go wrong if you’re starting with these spots.