SUP Pembrokeshire
51.6762° N, 4.9184° W
Welcome to the UK’s only coastal & marine National Park.
Pembrokeshire’s Coastal National Park was established in 1952 to protect this phenomenally wild and remote peninsula coastline at the South-Western tip of Wales. From the magnificent Preseli Hills to the ancient oak woodlands fringing the Daugleddau estuary; from the saltmarshes of the Teifi to the rocky igneous outcrops which dramatically punctuate the Northern coastline; nowhere in the Park is more than 10 miles from the sea.
An unbelievably varied coastline, Pembrokeshire is home to volcanic offshore islands, towering limestone cliffs; vibrant red sandstone boulders, vast expanses of sandy beaches; quaint fishing villages; and joined together by an 186-mile trail: the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Pembrokeshire: the SUPers dream.
Featuring everything from sheltered bays with crystal clear water to booming sea caves, spurting blow-holes, rushing gullies, rock gardens, natural arches and majestic sea stacks, the Pembrokeshire Coast makes for an extraordinarily versatile playground and outdoor classroom for Stand up paddle boarders.
SUP Guides is based on the St Davids Peninsula, the wild North-Western tip of Pembrokeshire, which is littered with offshore Islands and hidden bays. At this merging point between the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Pembrokeshire boasts some world-class conditions. What sets Pembrokeshire apart from other paddling destinations is the unique combination of environmental factors. The stunning scenery and wildlife, Atlantic ground-swells and strong tidal currents allow us to find a huge and varied range of conditions to suit all aims and abilities. Thanks to Pembrokeshire’s unique geomorphology, where one coastline is subject to prevailing weather, another stretch is offered protection – meaning, we can always find stretches of coast to suit the conditions of the day. From gentle explorations of sheltered bays, beautiful tidal estuaries to world famous tide races and pumping surf, Pembrokeshire really does have it all!
A Wealth of Wildlife
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park provides natural habitats for a wealth of special, unique and rare species, making it an important site of ecological interest and conservation efforts. It’s an unrivalled paradise for marine biologists, bird watchers and wildlife enthusiasts.
Encountering creatures in the wild without causing disturbance is one of the many joys of SUP paddling: watching gannets diving for fish, fulmars chattering in clifftop nests and the acrobatics of ravens, peregrines and choughs above. We’re regularly visited by curious young Atlantic Grey seals who like to nibble our paddles and pop up to have a closer look at us. We often spot breaching porpoises, leaping dolphins, flapping sunfish and drifting jellies.
Wondering how best to explore?
Our broad spectrum of trips, courses, qualification courses and bespoke guiding is designed to cater for all ability levels: from first-time, to advanced paddlers, and even SUP instructors/ guides looking to further their education. We welcome families, couples, solo-travellers and groups, and recommend our favourite accommodation providers to ensure you have an all-round excellent experience.
