Wales

Garn Fawr viewpoint walk

View from the top of Garn Fawr, Pembrokeshire | © National Trust Images

Climb this rocky volcanic outcrop to be rewarded with views of the North Pembrokeshire coast. The trail also offers the opportunity to visit an Iron Age fort that 3,000 years later became a First World War lookout point.

Near to

Strumble Head to Cardigan

Start point

Car park at Garn Fawr, grid ref: SM8989438830

Trail information

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Difficulty*

Accessibility**

Full trail

DistanceMiles: 1 (km: 1.6)

Duration 30 mins

Dog friendly***

*Short, steep climb with several stiles. For further details, please see section marked Terrain.
**Coastal path with uneven, steep gradients. For further details, please see section marked Access.
***Dogs on leads are welcome. For further details, please see section marked Facilities.

Address
Pwll Deri, near Goodwick, Pembrokeshire.
Directions via Google Maps
By train
Fishguard train station 4 miles (6.4km).
By bus
St David's to Newport, bus stops by car park.
Traveline-Cymru
Cycling
NCN Route 4 goes close to the walk start.
Sustrans
By road
A487 St David's–Fishguard road. 1 mile (1.6km) north-east of Mathry take the turning to Tregwynt Wool Mill and Abermawr. Continue past turns to the mill and Abermawr, and after 2.25 miles (3.6km) take the left turn signposted Strumble Head. Car park is 0.25 miles (0.4km) on your left.
Total stages: 7
Total stages: 7
Start point
Car park at Garn Fawr, grid ref: SM8989438830
Stage 1
Follow the grassy path opposite the car park entrance uphill between the hedgebanks.
Stage 2
At the junction in the path, continue uphill on the right-hand path. You'll soon see the OS trig point (triangulation station) ahead of you.
Stage 3
Go through a gap in the stone wall on your right and scramble up the rocks to the summit for spectacular views.
Stage 4
Just below the summit you'll see a First World War lookout with names carved into the concrete that also offers fine views in all directions. There are cattle and ponies grazing in this area, so please keep your dogs on a lead.
Stage 5
Descend by the steps from the lookout to rejoin the path a little further on. All around you are banks and ramparts of the Iron Age fort. Continue right.
Stage 6
The path drops steeply towards the youth hostel at Pwll Deri. Turn left at the junction, following the path as it skirts the hill back towards the car park.
Stage 7
Follow the path over two stiles and some stone steps. Don't cross a third stile; remain above the wall. The path climbs briefly behind a small cottage before returning to the car park.
End point
Car park at Garn Fawr, grid ref: SM8989438830
Trail map
Garn Fawr viewpoint walk trail map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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