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WHERE Coasteering is said to have been


invented in the Welsh city of St David’s in 1986, and Pembrokeshire’s western tip is still one of the best places to try this thrilling athletic pursuit. Not only do its cliffs, coves and half-submerged boulders provide the perfect coastal obstacle course, but they also wrap round three sides of the peninsula, so there will always be a spot that’s exposed or sheltered enough to suit any ability level, no matter the conditions. WHEN Warmer water and calmer seas make summer best for beginners. WHAT Coasteering is a thrilling combination of hiking, climbing, swimming and rock-jumping, exploring the line that separates land and sea, through caves and channels and over rocky, wave-beaten outcrops. This is a landscape usually reserved for shipwrecks and seagulls, so you’ll need to be properly equipped and led by expert guides. Thick 5mm wetsuits, life jackets, helmets and a pair of old trainers provide the required warmth and buoyancy, as well as protection against scrapes and bumps. WHO Children need to be big enough to fit their wetsuits, while adults need to be agile enough to haul themselves out of surging seawater onto rocky ledges. HOW A four-hour coasteering trip with TYF starts from £70 per person. Twr y Felin Hotel is close to popular routes and TYF’s HQ. B&B doubles from £120 a night. tyf.com twryfelinhotel.com


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Coasteering in St Non’s Bay, Pembrokeshire ABOVE FROM LEFT: The blue lagoon at Abereiddy, Wales; dinghy-sailing


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