Cycling in Pembroke Dock
1 cycling route from Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom, 77 km, 77 km mapped in all, with up to 869 m of climbing in a day. Hilly riding (11 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 77 km
- Biggest day
- 869 m
- Terrain
- Hilly
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Best months
- May to Sep
- Longest gap
- 16 km
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 6% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 9 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Pembroke Dock
Pembroke Dock in Pembrokeshire serves as the start of a 76.7 km route to Carmarthen. The ride passes through numerous places including Monkton, Pembroke, Tenby, Saundersfoot, and Laugharne, covering a varied coastal and inland landscape. Cyclists encounter a biggest climb starting at 31.5 km, lasting 2.8 km with an elevation gain of 128 m at an average gradient of 4.6%, reaching 138 m high.
The route is mainly paved, with 98% asphalt surfaces and 9.2 km of cycle paths, but includes 4.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes. There are 10 railway stations close to the route for convenient access, and the longest stretch without any services is 15.7 km, so planning accordingly is advised. This point-to-point ride finishes in Carmarthen after passing many small towns and villages, offering a varied and moderately challenging experience.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is moderately hilly, with a significant climb of 2.8 km at an average 4.6% gradient, maxing at 8.7%, with the highest point at 177 m. Most of the route is paved with some cycle paths but also stretches on busy main roads without cycle lanes.