Regulations United Kingdom Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Mother Carey's Kitchen to Lydstep Pinnacle
Climbing
Regulations on 30 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
The position marks the site rather than the extent of the rule.
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Voluntary closure
Climbing · 1 Mar to 1 Aug
Not in force on 30 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 1 March - 1 August.
Reason: Nesting Birds
A seasonal restriction has been agreed between the BMC and National Trust: Please avoid the following routes from 1st March to 1st August; All routes in the chimney from 'Karma Waters' to 'Star Gate' inclusive, plus 'Mars Bar' and 'Brittle Nerve' Routes on the outside face ('Eight Gauge' to 'Herod') are not restricted.
Restriction lifted for 2026
Sectors:
- Brittle Nerve
- Karma Waters to Star Gate
- Mars Bar
Published by BMC, 16 Jul 2026 · Mother Carey's Kitchen to Lydstep Pinnacle
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