Pembrokeshire Coast

What should you know before visiting Pembrokeshire Coast?

No motorway tolls or vignettes expected for a car.

• Wild camping in a tent or campervan is prohibited in Wales without the landowner's permission. The park authority enforces this; the notice dates from 2020.
• In 2020 the park authority issued penalty notices for unauthorised overnight stays in car parks. Sleep on campsites only and use their facilities. Check current rules with the authority.
• From 1 January 2026 the 28-day right for temporary camping and caravan sites no longer applies in the park. New short-term sites need planning permission, so confirm with the operator beforehand.

The drive

The Coast Path runs from Amroth in the south to St Dogmaels in the north and is 186 miles long. No single road follows it, so you link coastal places by car. Along the way are Saundersfoot, Tenby, the Bosherston lakes with the Elegug Stacks, Castlemartin and Abereiddy. Inland detours reach the Preseli Hills and Pentre Ifan, and Poppit Sands lies at the northern end. On narrow roads watch for passing places.

Planning

The national park was established in 1952 and covers 629 square kilometres. A motorhome dealer advises driving slowly on narrow roads, reversing to the nearest passing place if needed, giving way to uphill traffic and using a motorhome sat nav. Check your vehicle's dimensions and any signed restrictions beforehand. Early starts and midweek travel are quieter.

Camping

In Wales wild camping without the landowner's permission is prohibited, campervans included. The national park recommends designated campsites. According to the dealer's guide, sleeping in council car parks is generally not allowed, and a motorhome taking several bays needs a ticket for each. Campsites may let vehicles without their own facilities use toilets and showers; ask the operator. Take litter home and generally avoid open fires.

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