Walk Details
Solva is one of the most attractive coastal settlements in Pembrokeshire. It’s an old port and village clustered in a deep, narrow, valley behind a sheltered harbour. We’re starting our walk at the public car park (with toilets) located behind the harbour in Solva.
The route starts and finishes by climbing over the Gribin – a most unusual narrow promontory which juts out to sea, providing some degree of shelter over the harbour. We also take in a section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and a visit to the Neolithic burial chamber to complete the circuit.
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There are a few stiles and a potentially muddy section; uphill from the Gribin is quite a demanding walk.
From the car park, cross the river footbridge and climb up the stone steps to the Gribin (There’s a National Trust ‘Gribin Point’ sign). The path is well worn so take care as you head up the promontory.
At the fork in the path, keep left and keep walking up the hill. There’s some lovely views over Solva and the harbour which get better, the higher you go! At the top, walk along the ridge towards the sea.
At the waymark post, bear left and head down the steep, narrow path from the Gribin, towards a cove which reveals a small sandy beach. From here, go through a kissing gate and cross the bridge over the stream.
Once across the bridge, on your way up the far side of the valley, keep to your left as you reach the top and you’ll see a waymarked post for the coast path. From here it becomes grass underfoot for a while until the next waymarked post. Go through the gate before heading up hill where you’ll see St. Elvis Farm on your left. Keep continuing along the coast path.
At the gate turn left, then right and walk along the edge of a meadow, keeping the fence to your left. Keep following the waymarks on your right for 30m then turn left to the gate. Bear left along the hedge-lined track. At the junction, bear left along a sunken lane, and head uphill.
Continue to follow the trail back towards Solva and where we started.
Nearest Train (or tube) Station(s):
Milford Haven
