The park contains the smallest city in the UK, St Davids, which is home to a 12th-century cathedral.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail is one of the 16 National Trails in the UK.
The coastline includes Skomer Island, which holds the world's largest colony of Manx shearwaters.
Geologically, the park contains the 'St Davids' series of rocks, which are globally significant for Cambrian fossils.
The park's cliffs are composed of diverse materials ranging from Precambrian volcanic rocks to Carboniferous limestone.
It is an internationally recognized Dark Sky Park, with several designated Milky Way discovery sites.
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the only National Park in the United Kingdom established primarily for its coastal landscape. It covers 243 square miles, encompassing the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path. The park features diverse geological formations, including volcanic remains, limestone cliffs, and glacial deposits. It serves as a sanctuary for rare wildlife such as choughs, puffins, and Atlantic grey seals. The coastal fringe is home to numerous Iron Age hillforts and medieval castles. The park's landscape includes estuary systems, moorland, and sandy beaches. It is managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, which emphasizes conservation of its unique maritime environment. The area is highly designated, featuring Special Areas of Conservation and Marine Nature Reserves.
The Green Bridge of Wales natural arch near Castlemartin.
Check daily tide tables before walking on beaches or exploring sea caves to avoid getting cut off.
Use the Puffin Shuttle or other seasonal coastal buses to complete one-way hikes along the coastal path.
Carry binoculars, as the park is a prime location for spotting seals and migratory sea birds.
Attempting to walk the entire 186-mile path in a single day or without proper topographical maps.
Follow the Countryside Code: keep dogs on leads near livestock, take all litter home, and avoid disturbing cliff-nesting birds.
