Travel to Pembrokeshire
Plan your journey to the Academy
Sea Kayak Academy is based at New Holmus Farm in central Pembrokeshire. All activities meet at the Academy before paddling groups travel together to the most suitable coastal venue for the day.
Choose your route
Getting to New Holmus Farm
The base is accessible by car or by rail with a pre-booked taxi for the final part of the journey. Booked participants receive the exact directions and arrival information they need.
The simplest option
New Holmus Farm has free participant parking. Its central position also keeps most onward journeys to Pembrokeshire launch sites to around 20–30 minutes.
- Free parking at the Academy
- Exact directions sent after booking
- No kayak or roof bars required
Rail and local taxi
The nearest useful stations are Haverfordwest and Fishguard & Goodwick. Arrange a taxi in advance for the final journey to the Academy.
- Haverfordwest station
- Fishguard & Goodwick station
- Pre-book onward transport
Airport connections
Cardiff and Bristol are the closest major airports. Heathrow and Gatwick offer wider international connections, with onward travel by hire car or rail.
- Cardiff or Bristol
- Heathrow or Gatwick
- Continue by hire car or train
Before you set off
What happens after you book
Book your activity
Choose a scheduled course online or arrange private coaching, a journey or a tailored booking by email.
Receive joining information
Your joining information confirms the meeting point, exact directions, what to bring and anything to complete before arrival.
Meet at the Academy
The normal start time is 9:00am unless Ant or your coach has arranged something different with you.
Local connection
Taxi travel
Local taxis can provide the final connection from either station. Pre-booking is strongly recommended, particularly during busy periods.
Letterston Taxis
+44 (0)7360 144548
Stay at the base
Make the journey easier
Participant camping and Holmus Cottage can reduce morning travel and give multi-day bookings a calmer rhythm. Guests staying on site have hot showers and access to the Wheelhouse, a spacious shared indoor area with sofas and a basic kitchen. You can also stay elsewhere and travel to the Academy each day.
Compare accommodationNeed help planning the journey?
Email Ant before booking if travel timings, accommodation or onward transport affect which activity will work best for you.