Venue information

At the northern end of the Pembrokeshire coast path, the Newport Bay area is less popular with walkers than the southern parts of the path. You’re much more likely to have the place to yourself here than the areas around St Davids, making it feel that bit more special and personal. This feeling of isolation is spoilt initially by the nearby golf course, but you’re soon past this and within a few minutes you could be miles from anywhere. The walk to the small stream is short, but passes over some pretty high cliffs, so be ready for a little exertion along the way. Once you’ve crossed the small bridge over the stream you can clamber down to the shore, past some small cascading waterfalls. Once on the shore you’ll find the rocks have been eroded into fascinating shapes and lines, which make perfect foreground interest, although take care as they can be as slippery as ice when they’re wet. As with all coastal locations, watch the tides as it’s easy to get caught out if you venture too far out. Take a wide-angle lens and ND grads to make the most of the sunset over the bay.
For the less energetic, there are also some magnificent views of the cliffs from the path alongside the golf course. This is only a very short walk from the car park, but take care not to get too close to the edge, as the cliff top is unstable.

Venue verdict: Towering cliffs, plenty of foreground interest in the rocky shore and a backdrop of Dinas Head make this an excellent coastal location.

Ratings (out of five): 4