A good way to understand the Welsh is through their laws about camping. In Wales, open land is a plenty, and if it is government owned, it’s free to the first camper whose tent stakes break ground. Don’t get the wrong idea, though, there is no competition for camping land in Wales, rather you may find yourself very alone on those dark, windy nights. The Pembrokeshire Costal Path is a good example of the peace and quite that can be found in the open spaces of Wales. The path stretches 186 miles along the West coast of Wales starting at St. Dogmaels, and continuing on through Fishgard, St. David's, Pembroke, Tenby, and eventually ending at Amroth. This magnificent national park is a great hiking trail because of its flexability to any level of hiker. You can come and go as you wish, and in most places it runs a mere 10 minutes from the closest town, not to mention the magnificent Atlantic ocean sprawling out to the west.

Between the glorious sunrises and calming sunsets, groups of seals can be spotted resting in the sun, and quick stops such as St. David’s Cathedral in St. Davids add a bit of history to the this outdoorsy experience. You can find hiking companies and guides that will lead you, but the path is extremely easy to follow, and if you don’t feel comfortable pitching a tent, simply map a route from one city to the next where more likely than not a bed and breakfast or hostel will be waiting.

Intermediate map skills may be required if you decide to venture out alone and decide to find a town to spend the night in, since some villages are unmarked, expect for a farm or small path. The tides are also a very important factor to keep in mind and they can cut off certain sections of the path for hours at a time. You do not want to get stranded a night too far from your destination! I suggest planning a 3 day, 2 night hike in late spring. This proved to be the best weather for walking—about 65ºF during the day, 50ºF at night—and just the right distance. However you start or end your journey, I recommend making a stop at the villages of St. Davids and Tenby, and experience the quintessential Welshness that the Pembrokeshire path lets you explore.

The coastal path is superbly signposted and maintained with excellent maps for purchase too incase you want to meander off the path on circular trails or to places of interest. It's also the only coastal national park in Britain and arguably one of the best NP's.

You need to book accommodation ahead as it gets very busy and after a long day trekking up and down cliffs you don't want to find yourself without a bed. There are lots of youth hostels and B&B's along the route. Pwll Deri youth hostel is probably the most stunning on the path.

Also allow yourself time to visit some of the pretty villages, for exaple Solva is a great place to stop for icecream. You'll need to allow yourself time to see St. David's and the other intersting sites along the way.

The flora is wonderful, in May it was a mass of bluebells, soft green bracken, foxgloves and pink flowers with buzzing bumble bees everywhere. We even managed to see some seals and hundreds of birds.