Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven landscape

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Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven

~2 days · 21.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance21.8 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain3,625 ft
Gain / mile166 ft
High point262 ft
Difficulty index17/100

What the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven is known for

Sections 7–8 of Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an official 37 km point-to-point section from Solva to Martin's Haven.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 75 ft to 817 ft over 21.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 7.6 mi · 35%
  • Downhill 9.0 mi · 42%
  • Flat 5.1 mi · 24%

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 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven?

17 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven scores 17/100, 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 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven take?

Most backpackers hike the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven?

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path — Sections 7–8: Solva to Martin's Haven climbs roughly 3,625 ft total — about 166 ft per mile, topping out near 262 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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