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St. David's [1] (Welsh Tyddewi or "house of David") is Britain's smallest city and home to Wales' most important cathedral. The city is in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and is part of a cultural history area in Wales.

[edit] Get in

St. David's is the westernmost city in Wales. There is a bus service, but most people drive into the area. The A487 connects St. David's to Haverfordwest and Fishguard, which provide connections to the A40, rail service to other points in the UK and ferry service to Ireland.

The A487 does at places reduce to a single lane road, which may concern those who are not familiar with the traffic issues that this presents.

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There is taxi and bus service available, but a car is required to see most of the coastal areas. The city itself is small enough that walking is the best way to get around and see the sights. Walking and hiking is also the best way to see the coast, as there are many hiking trails throughout the area.

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• The cathedral is interesting and free. It also has a decent and reasonably priced cafe restaurant.
• The Bishop's Palace is adjacent to the cathedral. It is a spectacular ruin showing how much wealth and power the clergy used to have.
• Whitesands Beach. A large and picturesque sandy beach that has great views of Ramsey Island. Be aware that it gets very busy on sunny days in the summer. There are great walks along sections of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and out to St. David's Head (Welsh Penmaen Dewi). There is a small shop and cafe in the car park, and a lifeguard station on the beach, which is divided into sections for swimmers and surfers/windsurfers. Always look out for and obey lifeguard safety signals.
• Solva Harbour is a large natural harbour with a small village.
• St. Justian's Lifeboat Station
• Ramsey Island. An RSBP nature reserve known for it's colonies of birds. A few boats per day land there, leaving from St Justinians.

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• Nature Exploration trips. Several companies offer nature exploration tours by rigid inflatable boat around RSPB Ramsey Island from nearby St. Justinian's. These trips can be quite expensive at around £20 for an hour but offer a unique perspective on the coastline. Take at least a waterproof coat as the fast boats and rough sea can result in a lot of splashes.
• Hiking on the many trails. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the coast through the entire of the Pembrokeshire National Park. This means that you can turn up at any point on the coast and walk along to the next village or bay. The National Park Authority now runs subsidised bus services along the coast that will take you back to the place you started from for a small charge.
• Swimming and scuba diving
• Spend some time on the many beaches on the coast nearby. There are many beaches within a short drive of St. David's, all of which are clean and most of which have a lifeguard service. Facilities such as toilets and cafes are usually available but vary depending on how popular the beach is.

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• The Old Cross Hotel, The Old Cross Hotel, Cross Square, ☎ +44(0) 1437720387, [2]. The Old Cross Hotel is a good place to get a drink and snack in a quieter atmosphere than is available in many of the more bustling tourist places. edit

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Pencnwc Farm [3], Treginnis, St. David's. Just a short walk from the cliff top that forms Wales' most westerly point overlooking Ramsey Island. Simple but lovely site. Ready-pitched tents available to order, also a Mongolian Ger. Of course you can bring your own tent!

[edit] Get out

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