Pembrokeshire Coast Path
Tenby is a picturesque and world famous seaside resort, which attracts thousands of tourists round the year. There are many attractions in this tiny harbor-town and most of it is based either on water sports since it is almost surrounded by sea, and history. People from all over the world come to see some of the very interesting medieval castle ruins that are still standing today as a silent witness to the glorious past and role Tenby had as a strategically placed border establishment.
The name Pembrokeshire means ‘lands end’ in Celtic language and this is the language that was initially used by the early settlers of this place. The coast path is not only an excellent tourist attraction for its immense beauty and revelation of God’s miracles through nature along the way, but also a great historical heritage. The designs with stones that is so much admired by everyone who is lucky enough to walk on this path, is done with Bluestones for Stonehenge and Cromlechs that were set here centuries and centuries before our time. History is witness that this path was walked by many significantly great people, i.e the Celtic Saints, walked in their endeavor to spread the word of God; along this path, it is said that St David established the first Church and it was through this path that St Patrick walked towards Ireland early in the 5th Century.
It is extremely thrilling to know that such great people have walked on that path, where your feet would leave their tiny marks in time as well. The local administration has arranged for excellent guided tours that could take you through the best and most picturesque sight you would ever see in your whole life.
You will have to choose between tours that last three or 13 days – plus the time you would need to allow your muscles sufficient rest in between the trip laps. You would definitely not be prepared to walk fast and long on the trail, unless you are trained to do so from before. Otherwise, you are advised to proceed with caution and avail of plenty of rest in between.
For those who are up to it, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path can hold literally treasures in terms of flora and fauna, which will stun you completely. There are 50 beaches you will cross, about 40 historical forts (including some from Napoleon Bonaparte’s time), innumerable lily ponds, 15 ports or more among which one of the best is Tenby.
You will also be delighted to visit every significant place along the trail. The special thing that you could do is to stop and enjoy the St Bride’s Bay, which is simply phenomenal. The other great thing that you should experience when you are on this walking trail is the cliff of Stackpole as well as those that Pencames display.
The whole trail is about 186 miles long and it would take a fast and brisk walking person about 15-20 days in a rough estimate. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of the most beautiful ways to experience natural life and sea waves – both at the same time!
