Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva
~2 days · 21.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva is known for
Sections 5–6 of Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an official 37 km point-to-point section from Porthgain to Solva.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 66 ft to 1,010 ft over 21.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 9.9 mi · 46%
- Downhill 7.1 mi · 33%
- Flat 4.7 mi · 22%
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 5–6: Porthgain to Solva?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva scores 16/100, 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 5–6: Porthgain to Solva take?
Most backpackers hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva?
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 5–6: Porthgain to Solva climbs roughly 3,409 ft total — about 157 ft per mile, topping out near 322 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.