Strumble Head Cape
Rugged Pembrokeshire headland with notable lighthouse
A coastal headland on Wales's Pembrokeshire coast, Strumble Head includes a lighthouse and clifftop paths; visitors come for coastal walks, seabird colonies and boat trips that search for porpoises and dolphins.
Strumble Head at a Glance#
Address: Strumble Head (Pen-Caer), Pembrokeshire coast, Wales, UK
Admission: Free to access; lighthouse area may have restricted access in rough weather
How to Get to Strumble Head#
Strumble Head lies on the north Pembrokeshire coast. Drive from Fishguard or Cardigan along the A487 and local coastal roads; limited parking is available near the headland viewpoint. Local bus services connect coastal towns but schedules are infrequent.
Tips for Visiting Strumble Head#
- Visit at dawn or dusk for seabird activity and the best light on the cliffs.
- Watch tides and boat traffic; local boat tours sometimes offer coastal viewpoints and whale-watching opportunities in season.
Best Time to Visit Strumble Head#
Spring and summer for calmer conditions and birdlife; be cautious of weather at any season.
Weather & Climate near Strumble 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 (895 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 5° - 8° | 2° | 93 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 69 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 9° | 3° | 66 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 11° | 5° | 54 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 53 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 16° | 13° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 4.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 18° | 15° | 56 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 75 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 12° - 16° | 14° | 73 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 10° - 14° | 12° | 100 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Poor | 7° - 11° | 6° | 103 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 6° - 10° | 4° | 95 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |