St Davids: the cathedral and St Non's
From Britain's smallest city to the chapel and holy well where St David is said to have been born.
- Distance
- 5.1 km
- Ascent
- 160 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 62 m
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About this walk
St Davids: the cathedral and St Non's is an easy 5.1 km circular walk with 160 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at St Davids Cathedral (grid reference SM 751 254). The start can be reached by public transport.
St Davids, at the far west of Wales, is Britain's smallest city, built around its cathedral, which sits in a hollow below the town. From the cathedral, the walk heads south to St Non's, where the ruins of a chapel stand on the clifftop, by a holy well said to mark where St David was born.
It follows the Pembrokeshire Coast Path for a stretch along the cliffs before returning to the city.
Route
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1
St Non's
Walk from the cathedral down to St Non's chapel and well.
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The coast path
Follow the coast path along the cliffs, then return to the city.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does St Davids: the cathedral and St Non's take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.1 km route, which has 160 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at St Davids Cathedral (grid reference SM 751 254). Pay car parks in St Davids.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Haverfordwest and coastal buses in summer. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Lanes and clifftop paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead near the cliffs and livestock.
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