Regulations United Kingdom Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Caldey Island
Climbing and hiking
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Prohibited during a period
Hiking · 1 Nov to 3 Apr
Not in force on 30 October 2026
The dates are not exact.
Caldey Island is now closed for the 2026 season - The island re-opens Easter 2027
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Opening Dates
The opening dates for the 2026 season are as follows:
4th April - Late October (Monday to Saturday)
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The island will be open on Sundays throughout the school holidays.
Published by Caldey Island · Caldey Island: Visitor information
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Regulated
Hiking · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Sailings & ticket information
Boats depart from Tenby Harbour. Tickets are available from the blue Caldey Island ticket office in Castle Square.
Please note: these are the only boats that land on Caldey Island.
Tickets can only be purchased on the day of travel due to the nature of the island; sailings may be cancelled if sea conditions are unsuitable.
Published by Caldey Island · Caldey Island: Visitor information
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Prohibited all year
Climbing · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
Not confirmed by an official source.
The small island off south Pembroke, famed for the monks which inhabit the monastery there. Currently the monks do not allow climbing.
Privately owned Monastery. No climbing and unfortunately no sign of the situation improving.
Published by BMC, 26 Sept 2012 · Caldey Island
In Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Regulated zone
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 30 October 2026
- 10. Is wild camping allowed?
No. Nearly all the land the Coast Path passes through is in private ownership. Camping without the landowner’s permission (wild camping) is a trespass against the owner. There are many campsites along the Coast Path. […]
Published by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority · Coast Path FAQ