Regulations United Kingdom Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Needle Rock
Climbing
Regulations on 31 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 31 October 2026
Restrictions apply from 1 March - 1 August.
Reason: Nesting Birds
No climbing 1st March - 1st August inclusive. There is also a problem with general access at present as the landowner is not happy with climbing taking place on this cliff. Negotiations are ongoing. Please keep a low profile and do not place any fixed gear including stakes, pegs or slings.
RESTRICTIONS LIFTED FOR 2026
Published by BMC, 24 Jul 2026 · Needle Rock
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 31 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