Decide where the walk begins
Use the National Park’s map to reach St Non’s car park from St Davids, or arrange transport there. From the car park, the published route goes through a kissing gate towards the holy well. Visit the ruined chapel nearby before joining the Coast Path. Do not confuse these ruins with the later chapel or assume all the approaches are level.
Make the well and chapel the shorter option
The chapel remains and well give you a worthwhile short visit even without reaching the harbour. The National Park’s St Non’s sound walk adds stories about the landscape; download it before leaving if you want that context. There are cobbles, steps and slopes near the well, so improved access does not mean a fully step-free route.
Continue west only when conditions suit
Follow the marked Coast Path towards Porth Clais, using the official short-walk map. The National Park describes uneven ground and steep slopes, with rougher sections near the harbour. Keep away from cliff edges and turn back when the weather or your group’s energy calls for it. The stated 2 km is each way; it excludes the journey from the city centre.
Pause at the harbour, then plan the return
At Porth Clais, look at the small harbour and the meeting of land and water before retracing the route. Treat cafés and kiosks as optional seasonal service rather than a guaranteed lunch. Bring water and a snack. Back in St Davids, the café at Oriel y Parc offers a practical meal or cake stop if its service hours fit; it also supplies current local visitor information.
Mobile data for your trip. Check what your current plan includes for roaming. If you need another option for maps, messages and booking details, compare NXTL eSIM coverage and rates. Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, and check coverage for every stop. Download important maps and confirmations for offline use too.
Choose a different outing in strong wind
Wear walking shoes with grip, carry a waterproof shell and leave enough daylight for the return. In strong wind or poor visibility, switch to Oriel y Parc’s art displays and the cathedral valley. Coastal buses operate to seasonal timetables, so check the actual date and stop rather than planning a linear walk around an assumed pickup.
Check before you go
Opening arrangements and visitor rules can change. Check the official information before your trip.
