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    Getting there
    Car-free travel highlights  Car-free travel highlight
    Jump on and off the Celtic Coaster shuttle bus to explore the National Trust's stunning coastline around St David's Peninsula.
     
    Walking  By foot
    The 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path is Wales' only National Trail. It follows the coastline around the peninsula and passes within one mile of St David's.

    It is a pleasant walk from the city towards it, on footpaths and quiet country lanes, especially southwest to St Justinian, Treginnis and Porthclais. St David's Commons are best reached on foot from Solva village.
     
    Cycling  By bike
    National Cycle Network route 4 passes through St David's on its way from Haverfordwest to Fishguard. There are several easy detours to the coast along quiet country lanes.
     
    Bus  By bus
    Catch the Celtic Coaster shuttle bus from St David's to Whitesands (for St David's Head), St Justinians and Porth Clais.

    Also 400 Puffin Shuttle to St David's from Solva, Marloes and Milford Haven; 404 Strumble Shuttle to St David's from Fishguard and Newport; 342 and 411 to St David's from Haverfordwest.
     
    Train  By train
    Regular bus services into this area from Haverfordwest railway station 20 miles and Fishguard railway station 19 miles.
     
    Ferry  By boat
    A variety of boat operators advertise trips around the coastline and nearby islands in St Davids. Ferries run to Fishguard from Rosslare in Ireland!
     
    Road directions  By road
    The A487 is the main access road to St David's from Haverfordwest and Fishguard. Minor roads head out from the city to the coast.
     
    Car parks  Car parks

    Porthclais Harbour
    OS: SM739243, free parking, donations welcome

    St David's (not NT)
    OS: SM757252, pay & display, manned, suitable for coaches

    Whitesands Bay (not NT)
    OS: SM734272, pay & display, manned
     
    Ordnance Survey map  Ordnance Survey maps
    Landranger 157
    Explorer Outdoor Leisure 35
     

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    Four young visitors walking along a coastal path at St David's Head, Pembrokeshire.
    © NTPL / Leo Mason
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    Walking Download our 4 mile St David's Head walk

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