Active adventure on the Pembrokeshire coast, from coasteering to surfing to Cycling
Pembrokeshire Cycling Tours | Family Adventure Holidays in Wales
Active adventures on the Pembrokeshire coast, from coasteering to surfing, paddle boarding to cycling tours, on this adventure day
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is rich with some of the most stunning scenery the British Isles has on offer and our cycling tours have been carefully crafted to provide you with the perfect means of seeing it whilst breathing in the sea & countryside’s fresh air.
With our pick-up and drop-off service this is a must for anyone wanting to make the most of their time in Pembrokeshire and whatever you do, don’t forget your camera!
The Classic Tour
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This flagship cycle tour is a must for anyone wanting to make the most of their time in Pembrokeshire. It will follow the breathtaking coastline as well as the rural side of the county. Expect to see world class beaches, magnificent coastal views, wildlife, local produce, heritage and sights of interest, such as:
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All Bike Equipment Provided
Bike Tours In Pembrokeshire - Family Adventure Holidays In Wales
Pembrokeshire Cycling Tours | Family Adventure Holidays in Wales
Pembrokeshire Cycling Tours | Family Adventure Holidays in Wales
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Start at the National Trust car park in Castle Dock Woods
where you will find a welcome sign and map on the wall of an old woodsman’s hut.
Follow the main track through the gate to the north out of the car park. The track will gradually take you uphill, passing a timber processing bay and an old smokehouse before turning sharp right for a short steep climb to the top.
Follow this shared use path, staying close to the woodland edge as the trail becomes narrower and weaves between trees and stumps before reaching a T junction by an old bank.
2.
Turn left, following the path alongside the bank to traverse the slope.
As the trees open up on the right, look out for where we have replanted thousands of native broadleaf trees.
Continue to descend along this path before reaching a section of beech woodland which is dense with bluebells in the spring. Turn left here to climb for a short while before peeling right onto the first section of purpose-built single track.
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Continue on the single track,
descending again through tight trees to a stream crossing and dog-leg right then to join the main track by a timber processing bay.
Continue up the track through more newly planted trees until the stream runs directly alongside the path, where you will turn left (straight on will take you to Stackpole Cheriton Church, a worthwhile short diversion) to climb into a conifer block.
At the top of this first climb, you will cross the single track descent before turning right to continue the climb to the top of the woodland by the edge of a field.
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At the start of the descent, a left option takes you on a shorter,
steeper route while the right option is less steep, a little longer and has a small root-drop.
As the trail emerges from the mature woodland, cross the climb path and continue on a wider open descent with a jump over a stump, some tight berms, a wooden bridge and a final set of corners bringing you back down to the stream that was crossed earlier.
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Turning right after the stream, the trail climbs into a previously undiscovered valley,
crossing two small rustic bridges before taking on some challenging hairpin turns.
At the top, the path traverses the slope, crossing a bank before dropping into a gulley where you need to keep your speed to make it over the roots as you climb the other side. This shared use path presents a challenging, root covered traverse – take care when wet!
As the beech woodland and bluebells appear once again, take the trail to the left which winds down over a small jump and steep bank back down to the entrance to the car park.
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If you have one more climb in you, the final part of the loop
will take you to the right on the road out of the car park, before turning right again at the first gateway back into the woods and up a hill which will become increasingly steep before emerging at one of the former lodge houses for the estate.
As the trail continues uphill past the two houses, a fantastic vista to the west opens up at the gateway by the path. An even better view waits around the corner at the sight of the Belvedere, a former folly – keep an eye out for the little path up onto the bank on the right just before you pass through an old bank and begin to descend.
The final long descent is shared with walkers and horse riders, so please take care as this trail can be fast. Following all the way to the bottom, emerge onto the road and turn left to return to the car park.
End:
Castle Dock Wood car park, SR 979965
Pembrokeshire Cycling Tours | Family Adventure Holidays in Wales
FAMILY ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS ACCOMMODATION
About Stackpole, Swan House Accommodation
This hotel standard house with an ensuite to every room.
Swan House is located at the centre of the Stackpole. This large holiday property can easily accommodate up to 24 guests in a mix of single, twin and king-size double rooms, all of which are ensuite. With access to all the facilities at the centre, the property is well-suited to corporate, sports, family and friend groups.
Head out and explore the beautiful Stackpole estate. From the house it’s just a short stroll to the lily ponds and lake. Discover the area’s secluded sandy beaches before taking to the cliff tops for a bracing coastal walk.
Further afield, Pembrokeshire is awash with picture perfect villages, world-class surfing beaches and incredible restaurants serving delicious local sea food.
When night falls, take advantage of Stackpole’s status as a designated dark sky site and ebjoy some of the best stargazing in the UK.