Harbour Village to Pembroke Dock
- 82 km
- 795 m
- Hard
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 795 m
- 82 km
Route overview
Suitable for riders comfortable with an 81.8 km distance and moderate climbing of 795 m.
Stage 1 of 5 of the EuroVelo 1 (Wales section): 81.8 km from Harbour Village to Pembroke Dock with 795 m of climbing, on the signed route.
Starting at Harbour Village near Fishguard, the route heads briefly through Goodwick and Fishguard before climbing steadily for 2.3 km from 1.3 km, gaining 82 m at an average gradient of 3.6%, reaching 84 m elevation. The highest point on the route is at 7.9 km, at 122 m. The ride then continues through villages including St Nicholas, Mathry, and Abercastle, passing beneath Manorowen Hill at 6.3 km. The surface is 98% paved, with no gravel sections. Road types include 66% minor roads, 22% cycle paths, and 8% main roads; 6 km are on main roads without cycle lanes, with 6.8 km on roads with 80 km/h or higher speed limits. Named roads include Welsh Road (6.6 km), Brunel Cycle Route (5.1 km), and A487 (3.8 km). There is a 15.2 km stretch with no café, shop, or water between 3.9 km and 19.1 km, but stops are available before and after this. After Newgale at 46 km, there are further climbs: 1.7 km at 3.7% average, 3.1 km at 2%, and 3.4 km at 3% average gradients near the coast. Places passed include St Davids, Broad Haven, Johnston and Rosemarket before finishing in Pembroke Dock. Facilities at start and finish include stations, cafés, shops, and pubs. The ride has 24% climbing, 20% descending, and 56% flat over varying terrain.
Highlights
- Climb from 1.3 km with 82 m gain
- Passing beneath Manorowen Hill at 6.3 km
- Coastal villages like Abercastle and Broad Haven
- Finishing at Pembroke Dock with station and amenities
Along the route
Places passed
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | 1.3 km | 2.3 km | 82 m | 3.6 % | 5.5 % | 84 m |
| — | 47 km | 1.7 km | 64 m | 3.7 % | 7.9 % | 73 m |
| — | 49.9 km | 3.1 km | 61 m | 2 % | 6.4 % | 88 m |
| — | 55.4 km | 3.4 km | 101 m | 3 % | 4.8 % | 109 m |
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 66% minor road · 22% cycle path · 8% main road · 2% quiet street
- Main roads
- 6.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 6.8 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 17.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- Welsh Road (7 km), Brunel Cycle Route (5 km), A487 (4 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 24% climbing · 20% descending · 56% flat
- Steep sections
- 1.9 km over 5% · steepest 500 m averages 7.4% at 48.9 km
- Longest descent
- 2.8 km from 8.8 km, dropping 63 m
Along the way
Longest stretch without a café, shop or water: 15 km, from 4 km to 19 km.
Food, water and shops
- 1.1 kmDolphin Fish & Chips · café · 90 m off route
- 1.1 kmTesco Express · convenience store · 80 m off route
- 1.1 kmFishguard Harbour Garage · petrol station · 90 m off route
- 2 kmFferyllfa Lloyds Pharmacy · pharmacy · 690 m off route
- 19.1 kmCaffi Y Ragna · café · on the route
- 31.9 kmToilets · on the route
- 32.2 kmPebbles Yard Gallery Espresso Bar · café · on the route
- 32.2 kmWell Pharmacy · pharmacy · 40 m off route
- 32.3 kmNisa Extra · supermarket · 300 m off route
- 46.7 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 47.4 kmPebbles Café · café · on the route
- 55.4 kmThe Ocean Cafe Bar & Restaurant · restaurant · 150 m off route
- 55.4 kmToilets · 50 m off route
- 55.8 kmYHA Broad Haven Fountain · drinking water · 130 m off route
- 70.4 kmFarmhouse Bakery · bakery · 80 m off route
- 70.6 kmNisa Local · supermarket · 100 m off route
- 76.1 kmEnterprise Cycles · bike shop · 520 m off route
- 79.7 kmTesco · petrol station · 30 m off route
Need to bail out?
- 0 km — Fishguard Harbour (station), 90 m off route
- 70.4 km — Johnston (station), on the route
- 80 km — Pembroke Dock (station), 160 m off route
Worth a stop
- 1.3 km — Ocean Lab (attraction)
- 6.3 km — Manorowen Hill (peak)
- 19.5 km — Melin Trefin Mill (ruins)
At the start
- Fishguard Harbour · station · 90 m
- Fishguard Ferry Terminal · ferry · 110 m
- Fishguard and Goodwick · station · 910 m
- Dolphin Fish & Chips · café · 930 m
- Rose and Crown · pub · 850 m
At the finish
- Pembroke Dock · station · 160 m
- Tesco · supermarket · 260 m
- Seven Spice · restaurant · 120 m
- Station Inn · pub · 170 m
- Asda · supermarket · 250 m
Stay after this ride
- Travelodge · hotel · 180 m from the finish
- Inn Between · guest house · 810 m from the finish
- Dolphin Hotel · hotel · 830 m from the finish
- Sleep Well · apartment · 820 m from the finish
- Glan Y Mor · campsite · 1.3 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 5 h 51 min
- Jun to Sep — daily highs of 16–18 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 15.2 km with no café, shop or water between 3.9 km and 19.1 km
- 6 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 6.8 km on roads with posted speeds of 80 km/h or more