Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West landscape

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Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West

~2 days · 25 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance25 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain2,457 ft
Gain / mile98 ft
High point200 ft
Difficulty index12/100

What the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West is known for

Sections 11–12 of Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an official 41.8 km point-to-point section from Neyland to Freshwater West.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 33 ft to 604 ft over 25 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 10.0 mi · 40%
  • Downhill 7.3 mi · 29%
  • Flat 7.7 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 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West?

12 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West scores 12/100, 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 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West take?

Most backpackers hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 25 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West?

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 11–12: Neyland to Freshwater West climbs roughly 2,457 ft total — about 98 ft per mile, topping out near 200 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.

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