St David's Head - National Trust — Attraction in Great Britain

This is a beautiful area to walk along the coast paths with amazing views out to sea and back towards Whitesands Bay and Ramsey Island. The headland has a long historic past with prehistoric remains of hut circles to look out for as well as the Coetan Arthur Burial Chamber (found at the top of the hill on the promontory).

We set off from the path on the edge of Whitesands Bay carpark (no dogs allowed on the beach here). Although there are some slopes, the path is well within most walkers abilities and the views more than make up for any effort. It's only just over a mile from the parking area to the tip of St David's Head but give yourself plenty of time as you're likely to be stopping frequently to...

Heading approx. 500m north (Grid Ref: 725284 'Llechenhinen' on OS Maps), look out for a drainpipe, covered in concrete, which runs 150m down the cliff. Apparently a WWI Submarine Stethoscope. Apparently no submarines were ever detected during WWI (why someone would plonk one of these here is beyond me as the waters are shallow and strewn with underwater obstacles, the current is very strong and there are 100s of ship wrecks to negotiate). This is the last place I would want to navigate in a...

Glorious part of the coast path; dramatic scenery on all sides with fantastic views to St Justinians and out over Ramsay Island. All sorts of wildlife to be seen, puffins, shearwaters and other sea birds during the breeding season and seals coming ashore in tiny coves to have their pups in August. Park at Whitesands Bay for £5 and walk clockwise around Carn Lidi and Carneth Lleither, finishing past the Youth Hostel for...