Strumble Head, near Goodwick, Pembrokeshire, Wales

Strumble Head Lighthouse

Coastal reserve

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7.8

Wildland

1–2 hours for a brief visit

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Why it's Wildland

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A working lighthouse has stood on this exposed Pembrokeshire headland since 1908, marking a hazardous stretch of coast. Its setting is as much the draw as the tower: steep cliffs, open sea and a footbridge to the small island of Ynys Meicel.

The lighthouse is set on a small offshore island at the edge of rugged, exposed cliffs, giving this visit a strong sense of land meeting open sea. The coastal walk towards Pwll Deri adds a substantial way to explore the headland, with Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillforts among the listed sights.

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The experience

Visit the lighthouse setting and take in the headland; for a longer outing, follow the National Park’s 11 km circular walk towards Pwll Deri, with Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillforts as highlights.

Things to do

See Strumble Head Lighthouse

View the lighthouse on Ynys Meicel, the small island off Strumble Head, connected to the mainland by a footbridge.

Walk the Strumble Head–Pwll Deri circuit

Take the National Park’s 11 km circular route across rugged coastal terrain, with cliff-edge sections, fields and hills. The listed highlights include the lighthouse and views from Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillforts.

3 hours 30 minutes

Look out from Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan

The National Park identifies both hillforts as viewpoints and highlights on the Strumble Head–Pwll Deri walk.

Make a day of it

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Quick lighthouse and headland visit

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Visit the headland and view the lighthouse on Ynys Meicel.
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Look for the footbridge connecting the island to the mainland and take in the coastal setting.
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Check local conditions and access before setting out.

Half day · 3 hours 30 minutes

Strumble Head to Pwll Deri circular walk

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Start at Strumble Head.
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Follow the 11 km circular route towards Pwll Deri and return across the headland.
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Look out for the lighthouse and views from Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillforts.
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Expect rugged coastal terrain, hills, fields and livestock; check conditions before departure.

Verified history

The supplied Tripadvisor excerpt describes Strumble Head Lighthouse as a Trinity House lighthouse built in 1908 to warn ships navigating the hazardous coast near Fishguard Harbour. It reports that the lighthouse was electrified in 1965 and automated in 1980. These historical details come from an AI-generated attraction description on the cited page and should be independently checked before publication as definitive history.

Hidden details

The footbridge to Ynys Meicel — The lighthouse is on a small island, Ynys Meicel, linked to the headland by a footbridge—a distinctive detail that can be easy to overlook when the cliffs and sea dominate the view.

Hard igneous rock beneath the headland — The National Park describes the headland as being made of hard igneous rock.

When to go

· Check conditions; no specific time of day is established by the supplied sources.

The supplied sources do not establish a particular best season. Exposed coastal terrain makes current weather and conditions important.

The National Park describes rugged terrain and cliff-edge sections; another supplied source notes steep climbs and exposed cliffs. Check the forecast and local conditions before visiting.

The route

surface: Rugged coastal terrain, cliff edge, fields and hills; short lane sections are reported by the supplied walk source.
distance: 11.0 km (6.8 miles)
duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
difficulty: Check before visiting
route shape: Circular
start point: Strumble Head
parking start: Check before visiting

Strumble Head Lighthouse
Views from Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan hillforts
Rugged headland and cliffs

What to look for

The footbridge linking Ynys Meicel to the headland, the lighthouse above the sea, and views from Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan. The National Park also describes the headland’s hard igneous rock and cliffs reaching up to 140 m.

The story

Maritime

Best time to go

Clear, calmer weather for sea views; check conditions before setting out on the exposed coast.

Choose clear, calmer conditions for sea views. The headland is exposed, so check the forecast before setting off.

How long to spend

1–2 hours for a brief visit; around 3 hours 30 minutes for the sourced Strumble Head–Pwll Deri walk

Perfect for

Walkers · Photographers · Wildlife lovers · History lovers

Before you go

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Address

Goodwick SA64 0JL

Website

visitpembrokeshire.com

Listed hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Google rating

4.7 · 875 reviews

Practical information

Opening & access

The lighthouse stands on Ynys Meicel, a small island linked to the headland by a footbridge. A coastal walk from Strumble Head towards Pwll Deri is described by the National Park. Check conditions and access before visiting.

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Parking

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Toilets

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Food & drink

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Dogs

Check before visiting; the sourced route passes through grazing land with livestock.

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Accessibility

The source row reports that the entrance is not wheelchair accessible. The coastal route includes rugged terrain, steep climbs and exposed cliff edges; check current access conditions before visiting.

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Cost

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Water

Sea