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Scenic drives near Haverfordwest

Discover the closest published Remapped drives to Haverfordwest, Wales. Routes are ordered by their nearest point to the town centre and may start elsewhere. Distances to routes are approximate straight-line distances, not driving distances. Roads featured include A487, A40, B4329.

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29–166 milesRoute distances
54–285 minEstimated driving
4Circular routes

Short on time? Cambrian Uplands: Aberystwyth to Rhayader has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 54 minutes before stops.

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Pembrokeshire, Wales

Preseli Hills and Gwaun Valley Driving Loop

50 miles1 hr 40 minCircular

Closest point on route: 0 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Cross the Preseli Hills on the B4329 and return through the Gwaun-side countryside. The high road and the more enclosed valley lanes create a strong contrast within a compact Pembrokeshire circuit.

Along the way
  • Preseli Hills
  • Gwaun Valley
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Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Gwynedd, Wales

The Coastal Way: St Davids to Aberdaron Road Trip

166 miles4 hr 45 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 11 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Follow the established Coastal Way corridor between St Davids and Aberdaron. This is a major west-Wales road trip linking coastal towns, estuaries and mountain backdrops; use several days if you want time for the places around the route.

Along the way
  • Cardigan Bay
  • Mawddach Estuary
  • Llyn Peninsula
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Powys and Ceredigion, Wales

Devils Staircase and Abergwesyn Pass Driving Loop

62 miles2 hr 28 minCircular

Closest point on route: 43 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Climb the Devil’s Staircase on the Abergwesyn–Tregaron road, then return through the southern Cambrian countryside. This circuit gives the narrow mountain road room to stand out, rather than treating it as a quick shortcut.

Along the way
  • Abergwesyn Pass
  • Devils Staircase
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Carmarthenshire and Powys, Wales

Brecon Beacons Grand Tour: Black Mountain and Epynt

119 miles3 hr 58 minCircular

Closest point on route: 47 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Spend a full driving day linking the Black Mountain, central Bannau Brycheiniog roads and the Epynt crossing. The A4069 and B4560 are the headline sections, with valleys and open uplands joining them into a substantial circuit.

Along the way
  • Black Mountain Pass
  • Llangynidr Mountain
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Black Mountain, Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales

Black Mountain Circular

53 miles1 hr 34 minCircular

Closest point on route: 47 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Starting at Craig-y-Nos Country Park, this circular drive heads towards Sennybridg. The scenery gives a rally-stage feel before you join the A4069 for the dramatic Black Mountain crossing, looping back through Ystradgynlais to complete the drive.

Along the way
  • Craig-y-Nos Country Park
  • Black Mountain Road, A4069:
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Somerset and Devon, England

Exmoor and North Devon Coast Grand Drive

46 miles1 hr 33 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 55 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Take the A39 across Exmoor’s coastal country, then continue around North Devon through Combe Martin and Ilfracombe towards Barnstaple. This longer point-to-point outing combines steep wooded coast roads with more open western approaches.

Along the way
  • Porlock Hill
  • North Devon coast
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Aberystwyth to Rhayader

The Spine of Wales - The Cambrian Mountains

29 miles1 hr 2 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 56 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

From Aberystwyth’s seafront, head inland to Devil’s Bridge before climbing through Cwmystwyth into the wild Cambrian Mountains. This scenic drive winds through open moorland and dramatic valleys, passing the Elan Valley reservoirs before descending into Rhayader. Expect sweeping views, remote stretches and plenty of reasons to stop along the way.

Along the way
  • Devil’s Bridge
  • Cwmystwyth and the mountain crossing
  • Elan Valley reservoirs
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Ceredigion and Powys, Wales

Cambrian Uplands: Aberystwyth to Rhayader

36 miles54 minPoint-to-point

Closest point on route: 57 miles from Haverfordwest · straight-line distance

Head inland from Aberystwyth through Ponterwyd and the Cambrian uplands towards Llangurig, then turn south to Rhayader. This is a broad mountain-country crossing using public main roads rather than reservoir access lanes.

Along the way
  • Cambrian upland road
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Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.

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Frequently asked questions

About the drives in this collection.

Which drive passes closest to this location?

Preseli Hills and Gwaun Valley Driving Loop has the closest point on a route in this selection, approximately 0 miles from Haverfordwest in a straight line. This is not the distance to the route start or a driving-distance estimate.

Which is the shortest drive in this collection?

The Spine of Wales - The Cambrian Mountains is the shortest by route distance, at 29 miles, with an estimated driving time of 1 hr 2 min. Allow extra time for stops and the journey to the route.

Which is the longest drive in this collection?

The Coastal Way: St Davids to Aberdaron Road Trip is the longest by route distance, at 166 miles. Its estimated driving time is 4 hr 45 min, excluding stops and travel to the route.

Are there circular drives in this collection?

4 routes start and finish in the same place, including Preseli Hills and Gwaun Valley Driving Loop. Check the route map to find a convenient starting point.

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