Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard
~2 days · 26.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard is known for
Sections 1–2 of Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an official 45 km point-to-point section from St Dogmaels to Fishguard.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 1,444 ft over 26.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.1 mi · 27%
- Downhill 11.2 mi · 42%
- Flat 8.1 mi · 31%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard scores 31/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard take?
Most backpackers hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard?
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 1–2: St Dogmaels to Fishguard climbs roughly 8,714 ft total — about 324 ft per mile, topping out near 509 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.