Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain
~2 days · 21.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain is known for
Sections 3–4 of Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an official 33.8 km point-to-point section from Fishguard to Porthgain.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 108 ft to 1,184 ft over 21.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.7 mi · 31%
- Downhill 10.2 mi · 48%
- Flat 4.5 mi · 21%
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 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain scores 24/100, 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 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain take?
Most backpackers hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain?
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 3–4: Fishguard to Porthgain climbs roughly 5,554 ft total — about 257 ft per mile, topping out near 407 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.