St David's Head Cape
Rugged Welsh headland with dramatic cliffs and seabirds
Rocky headland on the St David's peninsula in Pembrokeshire offering coastal paths and sea-cliff walking; visitors hike for shoreline views, seabird watching and access to nearby St Davids.
St David's Head at a Glance#
About St David's Head#
St David’s Head is a prominent headland on the Pembrokeshire coast of Wales, near the city of St Davids. It marks a notable point on the rugged Atlantic coastline of West Wales.
The headland offers coastal views and walking routes along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, with cliffs and sea exposures typical of the area. It is valued for coastal scenery rather than built features.
The headland forms part of the maritime landscape shaped by sea cliffs and coastal processes over millennia. It has been a geographic landmark for navigation along this stretch of coast.
St David’s Head lies on the western tip of Pembrokeshire, adjacent to the small city of St Davids and within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with the Irish Sea to the west and north.
How to Get to St David's Head#
By car: reach St David’s Head via the A487 and minor coastal roads from St Davids town (approx. 10-15 minutes). By public transport: buses from Haverfordwest to St Davids provide access to the town; local walking routes and taxi services reach the headland.
Tips for Visiting St David's Head#
- The headland is exposed; check wind and tide conditions before attempting cliff-edge walks.
- Follow marked coastal paths of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park; do not approach unstable cliff edges.
- The area is good for spring wildflowers and migrating seabirds - bring binoculars.
Best Time to Visit St David's Head#
Overview: St David's Head is a dramatic headland on Wales's western coast offering rugged cliffs, seabird colonies, and clear views out to St George's Channel; best visited in fair weather.
Weather & Climate near St David's Head#
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 18°C. Moderate rainfall (903 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 9° | 2° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 72 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 9° | 3° | 68 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 6° - 11° | 5° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 52 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 5.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.4h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 5.0 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.3h |
| July | Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 54 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 74 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 12° - 16° | 14° | 73 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 101 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 106 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 98 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
