CYMRAEG search COVID-19 (Coronavirus) For details on service changes visit our Coronavirus information and advice page. ACCESS AND RIGHTS OF WAY Home / About the National Park / Access and Rights of Way SHARE THIS So where can you go in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park? We do our best to ensure that you have access to all the best bits, so around 1,000km of the network of public rights of way in the National Park is available for you to explore. The National Park Authority is responsible for the management of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, one of 15 National Trails in England and Wales. The Coast Path covers 186 miles (299km) of some of the most spectacular coastal scenery in Britain. This is a lot of path to maintain, but through the hard work of our National Park Authority Rangers and Wardens, Pembrokeshire’s Coast Path is one of the biggest enticements to this corner of Wales. MANAGING THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST PATH The Coast Path was Wales’ first long-distance route, opened in 1970 and is maintained by our hardworking Rangers and Wardens with funding from Natural Resources Wales. In accordance with the Authority’s second statutory purpose of providing opportunities for the enjoyment of the National Park, management of public access opportunities to the countryside is an important aspect of our work. Unfortunately, some public rights of way in Pembrokeshire have been neglected due to a lack of use and maintenance since their initial registration in the 1950s. As these paths represent the best way to explore and enjoy the countryside the Park Authority has prioritised the improvement of public rights of way. RIGHTS OF WAY WORK TODAY Each year we undertake an improvement programme to restore obstructed paths for use by the public and continue to improve the overall standard of the network. Our work is characterised by improved signage and waymarking, surfacing and drainage work and the replacement of stiles with gates to improve ease of access for walkers. Since taking on the maintenance responsibility for public rights of way in 1997 we have made a great deal of progress and are gradually developing a recreational network of paths to a standard that will complement the Coast Path. MORE ON COUNTRYSIDE ACCESS IN THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 places a duty on each highway authority to publish a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) for their area. READ MORE ON RIGHTS OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY Public rights of way include public footpath, bridleways and byways. They provide the best way to explore the coast and countryside of the National Pa... READ MORE ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY MAINTAINING THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST PATH Pembrokeshire is unique in having such a special coastline that both a National Park and a National Trail have been created here. READ MORE ON MAINTAINING THE PEMBROKESHIRE COAST PATH PEMBROKESHIRE LOCAL ACCESS FORUM The Pembrokeshire Local Access Forum is a statutory body advising on the improvement of access to the countryside for recreation and enjoyment. READ MORE ON PEMBROKESHIRE LOCAL ACCESS FORUM BYELAWS These Byelaws apply to land owned or leased by the National Park Authority. This is around 2% of the National Park as a whole. County Council Byelaws ... READ MORE ON BYELAWS ACCESS TO OPEN COUNTRY On May 28 2005, the Countryside & Rights of Way Act 2000 introduced a new Right of Access on foot to large areas of countryside in Wales. This right o... READ MORE ON ACCESS TO OPEN COUNTRY WALKING IN THE PARK With over 600 miles of public footpaths and bridleways, walking is an ideal way to discover the Pembrokeshire Coast’s scenery, wildlife and history. READ MORE ON ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK SUSTAINABILITY Find out how the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority tackles the issues of sustainability, climate change and sea level rise. READ MORE ON SUSTAINABILITY FACTS AND FIGURES Find out some fascinating facts that highlight what makes the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park so special. READ MORE ON FACTS AND FIGURES ARCHAEOLOGY The historic environment is part of what makes the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park such a special place. People have lived and worked in the park fo... READ MORE ON ARCHAEOLOGY WILDLIFE Explore the amazing wildlife that makes its home on the Pembrokeshire Coast. READ MORE ON WILDLIFE HABITATS The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park has many habitats which support a wide variety of wildlife; both common and rare. READ MORE ON HABITATS GEOLOGY When you think about the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park you may conjure up images of beautiful beaches, panoramic views from the Coast Path and qua... READ MORE ON GEOLOGY HISTORY In this section we invite you to travel back in time and explore the rich cultural history of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. READ MORE ON HISTORY CULTURE AND HERITAGE Pembrokeshire has a rich and diverse culture which has been shaped down the centuries by waves of invaders and settlers. READ MORE ON CULTURE AND HERITAGE GEOGRAPHY Explore the stunning geography of the Pembrokeshire Coast, which after all is the reason for Pembrokeshire being designated as a National Park. READ MORE ON GEOGRAPHY GET IN TOUCH Contact us and register your details to get the latest updates on what's happening in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. CONTACT US National Park Office Llanion Park Pembroke Dock Pembrokeshire, SA72 6DY Tel: 01646 624800 Email: info@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk VISITING Plan your visit Access for All Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Castell Henllys Iron Age Village Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre QUICK LINKS About the National Park Authority About the National Park Planning Contact Us News Jobs Accessibility Statement Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Cookie Policy Sitemap © 2021 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However you may visit Cookie Settings to provide a controlled consent. Cookie settingsACCEPT