SUMMARY
Adventure Rating: Hedgehog
You like to take it slow with a few breaks and happy being on your feet for 2-3 hours a day for 1-2 days. You probably don't have all the kit, require outdoors advice and looking to try an activity for the first time.
THE ADVENTURE
Jump on into a multi-activity coastal weekend with healthy, delicious and locally sourced food on the stunning Pembrokeshire coastline. You will learn to make fire, wild cook, sea kayak and search for hidden caves and beaches accessible only from the water.
Working with our local B Corp partners, you'll be part of a beach clean and a tree planting initiative where you plant your own cell grown saplings at Sam's field. These are a mixture of indigenous British trees with a focus on pollinators like Rowan, Damson, Crab Apple and Lime.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive at St David's
We'll collect you from the train station and welcome you with a feast night in St David's. Alissa and Roo’s Supper Clubs having been taking the coast by storm and the eponymous chefs will be showcasing the best local ingredients and produce to bring everyone together around that most fundamental life source - good food and cheer!
Day 2 - Explore St David's Peninsula from the Water
Rise early for a wild swim on the local beach before heading back for a hearty cooked breakfast. You will be kayaking, coasteering and snorkelling your way along the Pembrokeshire coast. You’ll discover hidden coves, explore secret caves and sandy beaches only accessible from the sea and wonder at the wildlife above and below the water. Your guide will teach you about the ocean critters and seaweeds that live on our patch - something we need your help in fiercely protecting. We encourage you to be proud supporters of the wonderful #2minuteBeachClean project, and if we see any plastic in the sea that shouldn’t be there, we’ll pick it up on the way.
You'll be part of a tree-planting initiative where you plant your own cell grown saplings at Sam's field. A mixture of indigenous British trees with a focus on pollinators like Rowan, Damson, Crab Apple and Lime. In the early evening, you'll learn to light a fire using just flint and prepare your own meal before settling in for a night of stargazing at a remote campsite - bivvying expedition style.
Day 3 - Coasteer to Base & Home
Wake up on a stunning Pembrokeshire beach. Liven the senses with a morning swim before a cooked breakfast. We'll coasteer back to base, have lunch and then transfer back to the train station.
ACCOMMODATION
Bivvy Camp
A simple tent that is perfect for sleeping under the stars.
St. David's Bunk Barns
These are dormitory-style, single-sex rooms on a working farm in the heart of the Pembrokeshire coast national park. It has direct access to the coast path and Caerfai and Caerbwdi beaches, as well as being within walking distance of St Davids.
MEETING POINTS
START
Haverfordwest Train Station
END
Haverfordwest Train Station
YOUR HOSTS
Holly Purchase
An extreme weather enthusiast, preferably high winds. Happiest when water and a horizon is in sight. Not holding any IGO office records (yet!) but has been recorded participating in The Head of the River Rowing Race and is a #1 spectator, supporter and all round motivator. A strong advocate of mind over matter and believing everything is easier when done with a smile. Dogs over cats, sunsets over sunrise and beer over wine.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Expert Guides
Friendly, local, English-speaking and highly knowledgable
Accommodation
2 nights in bunkhouses and tents
Delicious Meals
Whatever your dietary needs - healthy, delicious meals will be provided throughout, except where made explicit in the itinerary
Transfers
To and from the train station
Equipment
Everything you need for camping, kayakin and coasteering will be provided
Transformative Experience
Through collective achievement and giving back to the places we visit