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AMROTH TO LYDSTEP ON THE TENBY COAST
**Directions To Get Here**
Easy to find take the
A477 from Carmarthan towards Saundersfoot
cut off at Llanteg follow
the signs for Colby Woodland Garden (N T)
**THE WALK**
To
Start climb a moderate hill out of Amroth to Wisemans Bridge (Toilets &
pub)
Take
the level old tramway & tunnels into Saundersfoot
Proceed
round the harbour, onto Glen Beach & up an easy hill
Don’t
be tempted to continue on the beach to Monkstone Beach as there’s no easy
access
back
up to the Coast Path from here
The
coast path between Saundersfoot and Wiseman's Bridge follows the old tramway
which
was used to haul coal from Stepaside to the quay at Saundersfoot
The
path goes through three tunnels
Walk
along an undulating wooded path from here, all the way to Tenby
There’s
a steepish drop down to Lodge Valley & moderate climb back to the other
side
There’s
also a steepish climb out of the next valley at Waterwynch
Emerge
above Tenby north beach & proceed into town
Walk
round to south beach at low tide or via the town centre & The Esplanade
if not
Walk
the length of South Beach or cut inland to follow the railway line if the
rifle
range at the far end of South Beach is in use
Take
the easy hill at the end & level cliff top to Lydstep
Walk
through the caravan park
Climb
a moderate tarmac hill on the far side
Take
a rough track on right for Lydstep village
Turn
left & continue for half a mile for the youth hostel
If
in doubt, follow the acorn symbols that indicate where the route goes
When
the tide goes out it is possible to walk all the way from Amroth to Tenby
along a fine sandy beach
Amroth
is at one end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path
Disabled & Less Adgile Ramblers
Most
of this walk is suitable for all however part of the coastal path may not
be suitable
for
all abilities