Abercastle

Abercastle (Welsh: Abercastell) is a small fishing village located in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. Abercastle is a working harbour which is managed by the Abercastle Boat Owners Association. The harbour was the landing site of the first single-handed Atlantic sailing in 1876 starting from Gloucester, Massachusetts by the Danish born fisherman, Alfred "Centennial" Johnson.

By road
From Haverfordwest follow the A40 towards Fishguard, turn left in Letterston towards St Davids on the B4331. Continue up Mathry hill, turn right onto Mathry at the top of the hill and follow the signs to Abercastle.

By bus
The 404 'Strumble Shuttle' bus runs St Davids - Fishguard - St Davids, stopping at coastal towns and villages including Abercastle (Daily during summer months, Thursday & Saturday only from Oct - May).

Eat
The closest places to eat are in Trefin (Trevine).

Sleep
There are a number of guest houses in nearby Trefin.



Cope
There are public toilets open throughout most of the year.

Go next
If you continue along the coastpath, to the Southwest you will come to the village of Trefin and to the Northeast you will come to Abermawr, a local beach.