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Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) vs Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route
Distance 30 km 268 km
Elevation gain 1,095 m 1,550 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National National
Country United Kingdom United Kingdom
Best time to hike Best months: May, July, September Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) vs Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route: which should you hike?

At 268 km, Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route is the longer route — roughly 238 km more than Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) (30 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.