Wales

Solva Coast

Solva’s jutting headlands, gentle valleys and sweeping shores all have a tale to tell. From Iron Age settlements and industry to chilling coastal chronicles, there’s lots to uncover.

Caerfi to Newgale, Pembrokeshire, SA62

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Four visitors walking up a path overlooking Solva Harbour

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By road
The A487, Haverfordwest to St David's, runs within ½ mile of the Solva coast. The descent from Roch to Newgale, past Southwood, affords stunning views west along the coast to Ramsey Island
On foot
The Solva Coast lies along the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path between Pen-y-Cwm, near Newgale, and Caerbwdy, just south of St David's
By train
Haverfordwest train station 15 miles. Connecting bus services stop frequently along the coast
By bus
Pembrokeshire County Council 411, Haverfordwest train station to St David"s via Solva, stops frequently along the road which runs parallel to the coast. Puffin Shuttle Bus, 400/315 St David"s-Milford Haven, also runs along this route. Footpaths take visitors to the coastal path. For timetables visit the Pembrokeshire Greenways website
By bicycle
National Cycle Network Route 4, the Celtic Trail, passes one mile north of Solva village and this stretch of coastline. Local cycle routes link to Solva village itself. For more information go to the Sustrans website
Caerfi to Newgale, Pembrokeshire, SA62
01646623110
solvacoast@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 22 December 2024
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk

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