Kayak, Forage and Wild Camp along the Pembrokeshire Coast
Explore the remote Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and wild camp under the stars
What's Included?
Small Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 12 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?
Experience wild and rugged Pembrokeshire from the sea as you kayak along the beautiful National Park
Explore secluded bays and wooded estuaries, discover sea caves and coastal monoliths and then camp out under the stars
Develop your bushcraft skills as you fish and forage for seaside gems and then cook them up over the campfire in the evening
Key Information
Day 1
Kayak, forage, fish and wild camp
Kayaking
Get kitted out and then after a safety briefing set off from the beautiful St David's coastline. Spend some time exploring caves, rock hopping, foraging, fishing and learning bushcraft skills, followed by lunch on the beach. Make camp near the water and cook the day's catch over the fire.
Day 2
Coastal paddling
Kayaking
Prepare the campfire for breakfast and then hit the water once more. Paddle along Pembrokeshire’s stunning coastline, dropping in at hidden caves and wooded estuaries. Keep a watch out for the local marine life. After lunch, paddle the final stretch to Newgale Beach and if time allows, try riding your kayak along the beach break.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Host’s base in St Davids in Pembrokeshire
10:00
Ends
Host’s base in St Davids in Pembrokeshire
16:00
Transfers
Your adventure starts at your local host’s base near St David’s in Pembrokeshire at 10:00 on Day 1.
If you drive there, the host’s base is easy to find and they can help you arrange parking nearby for a small fee - details of this will be sent in the pre-departure information they send out. There is free on-street parking but it can be difficult to find a spot at the weekend.
If you would prefer to travel by public transport, the nearest train stations are found at Haverfordwest and Fishguard (they’re on different lines so it’s worth checking times for both). It takes around 30 minutes to get to the start point from either of these stations by taxi.
Your adventure ends at your local host’s base near St David’s in Pembrokeshire at 16:00 on Day 2.
Travel options
There are regular trains to Fishguard and Haverfordwest, the closest stations to St Davids.
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?
A local vegan chef will provide you with a selection of salads for lunch, and a hot pot dish for dinner, to which you’ll have the opportunity to add fresh fish (if caught!) and sea-foraged ingredients for extra flavour. Breakfast will be hot porridge or an alternative vegetarian cooked breakfast option.
If you would like a tipple while camping, please pack your own. Remember that space is very limited and glass not ideal - a hip flask or a couple of cans will fit fine though!
Vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and dairy-free diets can be provided for, just let your host know in advance.
What is the accommodation like?
Wild Camp
On this wild experience, you'll be bivvying under the stars, either on the beach or above the sea in the meadows. The evening is spent having a campfire on the beach before hitting the hay at your wild camp spot. The exact overnight spot is entirely dependent on tides and weather conditions so your guides will select the most suitable spot and let you know the plan once you meet up with them in St Davids. A bivvy shelter and roll mat will be provided, but you will need to bring your own sleeping bag.
From the phone call the day before the trip to discuss changes to the programme because of the weather, to the extremely helpful, knowledgeable guides, this trip was excellent. I had a brilliant weekend - the food was wonderful (and plentiful) and the time on the water was perfect. Thoroughly recommend and many thanks to the guides for such a memorable weekend.
Mind blowingly good for the soul. From epic food, gorgeous seal watching, some awesome kayaking, great new friends and incredible guides that are patient, selfless and so prepared…epic. X
This was a great kayaking trip, the hosts and guide were really great and gave loads of information about the area we were kayaking, lots of tips and advise about how to kayak. I would recommend this to anyone.
Really good experience. Food was excellent.. Very peaceful at sea..I had little experience and the amount of time in the water was just right.
The trip was enjoyable but too different to advertised. Due to the weather we swapped the sea kayaking and views of the magnificent Pembrokeshire coastline for a mundane estuary with views of people's houses, holiday chalets, roads and a motorway bridge. There was also no foraging/bushcraft aspect to the trip.
The guides were lovely and the food was good but it was difficult not to be disappointed with this trip. Obviously the operators can't be responsible for the weather, but the bad weather alternative needs more thought, and should be more in the spirit of the original trip.
Excellent guides, made the best of the weather we encountered
Overall the trip was disappointing, although the guides were both great due to the weather we had to use an alternative route, instead of the 4-5 hours of paddling each day, fishing and foraging for food and wild camping, we had at most 2 hours of kayaking a day, no fishing or foraging and we camped in a campsite with tents that appeared to be missing the guide lines that would have made them functional. I appreciate that the weather can't be controlled but knowing the alternative i would have preferred a a chance to re book or a refund
Poor weather conditions, leading to a completely different trip from what was advertised. Great hosts but the change in itinerary and plan was disappointing.
We had an amazing weekend away with excellent guides, exciting kayaking and spectacular views. From kayaking through caves to catching fish for dinner and wild camping the night it was all incredible. Thank you to the team
The pembrokeshire coast is stunning seen from the sea, we had 2 very competent and calm guides in Amy and Jess who made good changes as the conditions changed. Wild camps are always an experience and this didn't disappoint ! Tasty vegan food - but bring some protein snacks if you are not a vegan.
Great trip. Earlier contact from the local host would have been helpful for preparation
BEAUTIFUL scenery; lots of caves to explore, bright blue sea and amazing wildlife. The guides were incredibly knowledgable on the local landscape, flora and fauna and wonderful hosts. Did not want to leave!
This was a brilliant way to spend a weekend. 10/10 Would recommend this trip. It was just a great time with like minded people.
Fabulous trip - highly recommend! The scenery is incredible and wild camping under the stars is wonderful. Worth checking the kit list though, as for our trip it wasn't very clear/accurate.
We absolutely loved the trip! Hayden and Matt were excellent hosts! The food was delicious and we hardly needed our snacks. It was a great experience and we enjoyed the beautiful scenery!
Fantastic weekend in Pembrokeshire! Highly recommend to anyone who'd like an active weekend and to connect with nature. The guides were brilliant and very knowledgeable about the sea and the wildlife. The beach for the wild camp was a beautiful secluded spot, and great for an evening swim! The food was delicious and there was plenty for seconds for those who wanted more.
The guides Amy and Ru were brilliant, knowledgeable on the local area and made changes to the itinerary depending on the weather and what the group wanted to do. The Pembrokeshire Coast is beautiful and a treat to explore by kayak.
Amazing food, good quality equipment and instruction throughout. Very well looked after by the guides and accommodated to the groups varying needs.
As a kayaking adventure it was good with good tuition and guidance. Great for kayaking not so much for foraging.
This was a well organized and we'll put together event. The hosts/guides were amazing and not only taught us how to kayak in the choppy seas but also gave us information on birds, water creatures, seaweed and the general coastal ecosystem. Honestly the hosts are a huge credit to their team.
The hosts really made people come out of their comfort zones. It made people talk and converse towards the end we were a well tight knit tribe. If I was stuck on an island I'd love to be stuck with them and the hosts
My first wild camp and I loved it! Wales is beautiful and waking up to the sunshine and nothing but the sound of the waves on Sunday morning was wonderful. Great to explore the coast line by kayak. Highly recommended!
Amazing trip with our hosts in beautiful St David’s Pembrokeshire. Couldn’t fault it. Very professional. Friendly and just amazing activities. Will definitely be going back.
Kayaking under the guidance and instruction of Hayden and Matt was absolutely amazing. The whole weekend experience will stay with me forever. We felt completely safe at all times, learned heaps about the local nature, seashore habitats, the history of the area and also an insight into the ocean and how it behaves. The food was unbelievably good, considering it was a kayak and wild camping trip we ate amazingly well!
This was a fantastic trip that I’ll remember for a long time. The guides Hayden and Matt were excellent, informative, fun and very professional. They couldn’t have been more helpful and are an absolute credit to the local host. All the equipment provided was in good condition and the food was really tasty. The night on a pebbly beach was more comfortable than I expected - just needed to rearrange the larger stones a bit! Paddling into caves, across bays and along channels was beautiful with quite a few adrenaline rushes thrown in. We were very lucky to have hot, sunny weather.
Beautiful coastline, truly explored from kayak, fabulous food (no fish or much foraging) and surprisingly comfortable and warm bivvy bag camping in a shelter helpfully pre built for us. Atmospheric camp including campfire, shame about the weather!
Great weekend escape, amazing cost and great adventure
The group was fantastic which took the score up, also the scenery was so stunning!! Very good cover of equipment as well so value for money there was actually very good. The staff were all personable and good company. Negatives: • Comms ahead of the trip • Wild camping instructions and food. • Group management
A great trip, even if only done kayaking on one day because the weather was not good, the alternative walk and coasteering was fun; the cliff jump in the blue lagoon was a highlight. Hayden and Kelly done a fantastic job as hosts
"Following a thorough break down of the weekend, we headed to Solva Harbour for a day of kayaking. The sea was choppy which provided some challenges for the shoulders! The weather certainly wasn't on our side on the Sunday, but a swift change of plan allowed us to try our hand at some coasteering which was so fun! We're definitely coming back to St Davids to experience the coasteering again! Overall, the weekend was 10/10 and we would definitely recommend to anyone looking to test themselves out of their comfort zone. P. S the food is FANTASTIC!"
Everything was great! Paddling, camping, fishing, cooking and did I mention the paddling. Bramble and Rachel were brilliant.
Guides
Expert, local kayaking guides
Accommodation
1 night’s wild camping under the stars
Meals
Munch on tasty food throughout
Transfers
To and from St David's and the water
Equipment
All your sea kayaking, cooking and camping equipment
Our trips are hassle-free by design. We include all the activities and equipment, as well as many of the meals, so you can simply rock up with your rucksack and share the adventure with your new pals.
Personal Expenses
You know your own spending habits best, so please budget an appropriate amount for things like optional meals and drinks, shopping, optional activities, and laundry.
What's included?
- Sea kayaking and cooking equipment
- Wetsuit or CAG (kayaking cagoule) wear while on the water
- Buoyancy aid and helmet
- Bivvy bag shelter
- Roll mat
What do I need to bring?
Clothing:
- Suitably warm clothing and footwear for the evening (fleeces, warm trousers, woolly hat, etc)
- Long-sleeved top or two that you don’t mind getting wet (a thermal top is ideal, but not cotton!)
- Comfortable swimming costume/shorts to wear kayaking
- Old pair of trainers to wear in the water (or wetsuit boots)
- Lightweight sandals or trainers for the evening (not flip flops)
Camping:
- Sleeping bag (one that packs down to a small size)
- Eye-mask & ear plugs - for those who need a little help falling asleep
Other
- 25ltr dry bag (big enough to carry your clothes and sleeping bag only, other camping gear will be packed in a drybag provided by your host)
- Plenty of snacks (high protein bars, flapjacks, nuts etc)
- Quicky dry towel
- At least two one-litre bottles of water
- Camping mug, bowl and utensils
- Any personal medication
- Torch (headtorch is ideal)
- Eye mask and ear plugs for sleeping (optional)
- Hand sanitiser
- Suncream
- Sunhat
- Sunglasses
- Plastic bag to store wet clothes
- Toiletries (mini and lightweight)
If you forget anything or need some last-minute supplies, your host has a fully-stocked outdoors shop in St Davids, filled with everything you might need. You are entitled to a 15% discount if travelling on this trip.
No optional extras are available for this trip.
We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity.
What's the number?
It works out on average at 31kg of CO2 emissions per person, including all local transport, accommodation, food, activities, guides, staff and office operations.
The only thing it doesn’t include right now is flights and travel to the destination. We do make an overall estimate across all our customers separately, but as we don’t book flights, have customers from all corners of the world, and no way of reliably knowing their travel plans, we simply can’t include an individual number in the figure on display here. We’ve got a goal to fix that, so that when you book, there is a way to measure and mitigate the carbon emitted by your flight too.
But what does the number mean?
Yep, hard to picture eh? To give you an idea:
- Driving 1000miles/1609km would be approx. 281kg of CO2 in an average car (or 140.5kg per person if there was 2 of you in it).
- A return economy class flight London - New York would be approx. 1,619kg (1.66 tonnes) per person.
- 10 trees in a temperate forest are estimated to remove approx. 250kg of CO2 from the air in a period of 5-10 years.
What are we doing about it?
Our trips are relatively low-carbon by design, and we're working with all our hosts to develop long term carbon reduction plans. We partner with the World Land Trust to ensure this trip achieves Net-Zero emissions. We also support their Buy an Acre programme, helping local communities to buy and protect natural habitats in perpetuity, ensuring the protection of the reserve and its wildlife.
Want to know more?
Amazingly, no international travel company has ever publicly published their carbon measurements before, as far as we know. We believe that must change, quickly. So we’re openly sharing the method we used in the hope that other companies will be able to more easily follow suit and build on what we've done so far. You'll find it all here.
This trip is very dependent on weather and tidal considerations as is expected with the UK coastline. You will always be exploring part of the National Park but the exact location will be decided in the lead-up to the trip.
You can store anything you need at the host's base camp where you will meet at the start of the trip.
As is the case with UK summers, every now and again the weather can take a turn for the worse and it may be the case that kayaking on the open water isn't a viable option. Although this is rare (we will make it work in most conditions), safety is of course the priority. If this does happen, the alternative plan will be to kayak for the weekend but on inland rivers and estuaries - these are all beautiful spots and still part of the Pembrokeshire National Park. The wild camping spot is in Lawrenny in an ancient oak woodland by the river. Your host will let you know before you travel if the weather is looking too bad to be on the open water and you can make the decision if it is still a weekend you would like to be part of.
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