About

Following a lifelong interest in countryside walking, Pembrokeshire paths was established in 2004 by Andrew Dugmore.

Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of the Pembrokeshire footpath network and he really knows his county.  He loves to tell the Pembrokeshire tales, ancient and modern, as he guides his walkers across the Pembrokeshire landscape.

Walking holidays

We are particularly experience at organising and leading guided walking holidays, having worked for a national holiday company since 2006.

We can arrange and lead a customised walking schedule, arranging link transport and working with recommended hotels and guest houses and we would  welcome any interest from other holiday companies or walking groups.

New for 2010 Pembrokeshire paths are leading walking holidays for the prestige holiday destination of  Celtic Haven Resorts, Lydstep and are looking forward to bringing a great customer service to their visitors.

Backpacking

We are experienced at leading gentle expeditions across the Pembrokeshire landscape.  We can advise you on your kit, campcraft and enable you to experience the fulfillment and challenge of carrying your own pack, from camp to camp.  You will be able to experience some wild camping on route.

Nordic walking

We teach nordic walking and lead social nordic walking groups.

Andrew is a qualified nordic walking instructor and also holds the professional trainer certificate qualification.

He is an experienced teacher of nordic walking, including sessions for  the “local health board” and Health Challenge Pembrokeshire.  Andrew is particularly happy to consider delivery of Nordic walking instruction to any interested groups or organisations.

Guided walks.

We have an exciting programme of all year guided walks including “cliffs, coves and celtic saints”, “the Bluestone trails” and a “Landsker walk”.

Storytelling

Andrew knows Pembrokeshire very well and has built up an extensive repertoire of Pembrokeshire and Welsh tales. He even tells the tales to non walking groups indoors. He really does know how to tell a tale and if you need a local storyteller to tell a tale for your group Andrew will certainly keep your audience entertained and intrigued.

Walking trails researcher and advisor

Andrew has excellent experience of researching the Pembrokeshire footpath network and has been an advisor and researcher for PLANED ( the rural community development agency for Pembrokeshire). He has been instrumental in the development, promotion and writing of a number of walking trails, including The Preseli Circle walking trail – a 70 mile walk around the Preseli hills and the Pembrokeshire coast path from Fishgaurd to Cardigan, the Teifi gorge, the Preseli ridge and the Gwaun valley.

Pembrokeshire paths can also offer a tailored research and advisory service for the development of promoted themed walking trails. Please talk with us and we can advise and work with your company, group or community to successfully complete a themed walking trail with interpretive walking guide material and advice on the promotion and encouragement of actively walking the final product.

Ecotherapy walks

In 2001 Andrew led a voluntary group around the Pembrokeshire coast path and one of the aims of the group was to encourage and support people who had suffered mental health problems. One positive outcome of this walking group was that a pilot steering group was formed to establish a drop in centre in Narberth for those suffering mental health problems. Andrew was founding chairman of this initiative and the day centre is still successfully running and is managed by the charity Hafal.

Andrew is again facilitating a walking group that will offer an encouraging and supportive environment for those who have suffered mental distress. The group is currently being run as a voluntary group and is open to anyone who feel that they may benefit from the health benefits of a social countryside walk . The clinical term for the therapeutic benefits of countryside walking is Ecotherapy.

Please get in touch for details.

To sum up Pembrokeshire paths have a unique portfolio and a wealth of expericence of the complete walking package.

Please give  Andrew  a call or send an email and we will get back to you.

If you would like to book a guided walk, walking holiday or nordic walking class, please e mail or phone to reserve your place.
Email address : info@pembrokeshirepaths.co.uk
Telephone number : 01437 530025