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Porthclais and St Non's — 4.7 km Running Route

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Porthclais and St Non's is a 4.7 km (2.9 miles) loop in St David's, Wales: gently rolling, with 55 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
55 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
2/5Hilly
Porthclais and St Non's running route
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Location: St David's, Wales

Discover the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline with this 4.7km loop near St David's. Starting from Pen-y-Garn, this mostly paved route winds anticlockwise, passing the Porthclais Campsite before hugging the dramatic St Non's Cliffs. Enjoy breathtaking clifftop views and the invigorating sea air as you complete this accessible run.

With a modest 55m ascent and a gentle incline, this route is ideal for convenient training runs, offering constant solid footing. The paved surfaces make it suitable for all-weather exercise, allowing you to focus on your pace while soaking in the coastal scenery. Perfect for a refreshing run or a picturesque warm-up.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.7 km loop in St David's, Wales with around 55 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 12 metres of climb per kilometre, 55 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.7 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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RichardSept 2023

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