Signature - Pembrokeshire Coast Walking Weekend
Delve into the stunning Pembrokeshire coast on a three-night walking holiday. Let nature enhance your well-being. Each evening, unwind in our cosy cottage, warmed by a log burner. Relish the comfort of twin rooms, perfect for camaraderie.
Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 3 nights
Accommodation: Cottage
Group Size: Maximum 8
Level: Active
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs
In a Nutshell:
Warm Welcome: Arrive to ocean views and a warm meal, meeting fellow adventurers in a cosy cottage setting, with twin rooms.
Flexible Exploration: Three days of guided walks tailored to weather, showcasing Pembrokeshire's finest coastlines.
Diverse Dining: Savour home-cooked meals by your host and experience local fare as we head out for dinner one evening (not included).
Fond Farewell: Embark on a final morning walk, before parting ways.
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Nestled on the majestic Pembrokeshire coast awaits an enchanting weekend retreat…
Begin your journey at our charming cottage (with comfortable twin rooms), where serene ocean views, camaraderie, and adventure intertwine. Let our Large Outdoors host guide you through an unforgettable long-weekend escape, with coastal walks, hearty meals, and memories to last a lifetime. It’s time to reconnect, rejuvenate, and explore with a small (maximum 8 participants), social group.
Transport is provided during this experience and the cottage is located just 7.5 miles from Pembroke Train Station, so this experience offers the perfect opportunity for those who don’t drive or just fancy a break from the car.
Suggested Itinerary
Here’s what we’ve got planned - of course, we may have to offer alternatives or make amendments if the weather misbehaves or other unexpected situations arise!
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Arrive from 5 pm at our charming cottage nestled near the Pembrokeshire coast, where your Large Outdoors host will be ready to welcome you. Settle in, find your sleeping quarters, and enjoy a cuppa as you take in the beautiful ocean views from our base. Dinner will be served around 8 pm in a relaxed atmosphere, where you'll have a chance to meet your fellow adventurers and hear about the weekend's upcoming walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. With everything provided for you tonight, it’s the perfect start to a sociable and scenic weekend.
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After breakfast, we set off directly from the cottage to Freshwater West, where we’ll explore the beautiful sands and dunes before joining the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. As we follow the cliffs, expect stunning views, especially around Sheep Island. Our mid-walk stop at the historic Old Point House offers a refreshing break in a traditional pub setting. From there, we’ll continue along the coast, exploring new sections of the path as we make our way back toward the cottage.
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Our day begins with breakfast before a short drive to Bosherston. We start the walk at Saint Govan’s Chapel, a unique chapel built into the cliffs in the 6th century, with a rich history and local legend. From here, we follow the coastal path to Broad Haven for a mid-morning break, then continue to Stackpole Head and Barafundle Bay for lunch on one of the area’s most scenic beaches. In the afternoon, we arrive at Stackpole Quay, a National Trust site with a history as a limestone port, and stop at the Stackpole Tearoom. Our return to Bosherston leads us through the Lily Ponds and across the picturesque Eight Arch Bridge.
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On our final day, we’ll enjoy breakfast together before a shorter walk near Manorbier, famed for its Norman castle. The fortress offers a glimpse into the region’s history, overlooking the rugged coast. We’ll explore the castle grounds before walking a nearby stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. To wrap up the weekend, we’ll stop at the castle tearoom for Welsh cakes and hot drinks. For those with more time, we can gather for a final meal or cuppa before saying our farewells.
Transport to Manorbier or Tenby Train Station can be arranged, providing a relaxed end to our weekend.
Essential Information
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Meeting Time: from 5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.Meeting Location:
Gupton Farm Surf Lodge
Gupton Farm
Castlemartin
Pembrokeshire
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Parking: There is enough parking for a couple of vehicles directly outside the cottage. Additional parking is available at the National Trust campsite, approximately 100m away.
Public Transport: Gumption Farm Surf Lodge is located 7.5 miles from Pembroke Train Station, with services to/from Tenby and Swansea.
Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day between 1pm and 3pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.
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We’ll be staying at Gupton Farm Surf Lodge, a unique coastal retreat owned by the National Trust. A short walk from some of Wales’s best beaches, this accommodation is a unique and characterful retreat that makes ‘getting away from it all’ easy. The accommodation features a comfortable lounge and homely dining area, plus a log burner for extra cosiness after a day out walking.
Accommodation Address:
Gupton Farm Surf Lodge
Gupton Farm
Castlemartin
Pembrokeshire
SA71 5HWBedding/linen: A mattress protector, pillow and pillow protector are provided. Please bring your own linen, towels and bedding.
Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Twin RoomThere are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room - with two single beds - with one other participant (bathrooms are shared). Twin Rooms sleep up to two participants booking together, with two single beds (bathrooms are shared with other rooms).
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Included:
3 nights’ accommodation at Gupton Farm Surf Lodge.
A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.
Guided walks on 3 days (Days 2, 3 and 4).
Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door.
Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on 2 evenings.
A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).
A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for walks on Days 2 and 3. Please ensure you bring a lunch box or dry bag - to reduce waste, we do not supply cling film or sandwich bags.
Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.
The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor Blogadventures sociable.
Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.
Not included:
Travel to and from the meeting location.
Bedding/linen: A mattress protector, pillow and pillow protector are provided. Please bring your own linen, towels and bedding.
Dinner on 1 evening - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.
Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.
Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation.
Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
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Please see our Residential (Walking) Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.
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• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Active. Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.• What transport is provided during this experience?
We provide transport to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation. For anyone travelling via public transport, we’re happy to arrange a drop-off at Pembroke Train Station after the walk on Day 4. The time will be dependant on the walk finish time, so please book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
This map is provided for guidance regarding the general location. For detailed meeting information, please refer to the 'Meeting Time & Location' section.