Active Travel In Pembrokeshire

Active Travel Network Map 2026 Consultation

Active Travel Network Mapping Consultation Overview – Phase 1

Following the public consultation process, which concluded in April 2026, all comments received have been compiled into key themes. These are set out in the table below, alongside the Council’s responses for ease of reference.

All concerns raised have been shared with the relevant teams for investigation. Due to the significant volume of feedback received during this consultation, it has not been possible to present every individual comment. However, if you would like specific feedback relating to any of the settlements listed below, please contact the team via email and a copy can be provided:

• Fishguard / Goodwick
• Haverfordwest
• Johnston / Milford Haven
• Neyland
• Pembroke
• Pembroke Dock
• Saundersfoot
• Tenby
• St Dogmaels

The second phase of the consultation will take place later this year to confirm whether all proposed future routes have been captured. Further details will be made available on this webpage in due course.

Theme	Your concerns and observations	Our action	Towns impacted
Accessibility and Inclusive Access	Pavements are too narrow to maneuver wheelchairs/prams Missing dropped kerbs Lack of handrails and accessible infrastructure	Accessibility issues acknowledged and will be audited  Handrail investigations to be commissioned Future routes being assessed against standards for suitability	Fishguard, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Narberth, Pembroke, Saundersfoot, St Dogmaels, Tenby
Road Safety and Traffic Speed	Excessive traffic speeds Dangerous crossings  Poor visibility at junctions	Referred to Traffic Department Sent to Trunk Road Agency where relevant Included in future safety assessments	Haverfordwest, Merlins Bridge, Milford Haven, Narberth, Saundersfoot, Pembroke Dock, St Dogmaels
Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Gaps	Missing cycle routes Lack of footpaths on busy roads Poor connectivity between communities	Future routes added to network map and to be assessed against standards for suitability  Feasibility studies to be commissioned Included in prioritisation process	County-wide
Maintenance and Surface Conidition	Uneven surfaces Potholes Deteriorating paths	Referred to maintenance teams Audits currently being undertaken on existing routes	County-wide
Vegetation and Route Obstruction	Overgrown vegetation Blocked paths Visibility restrictions	Referred to Public Rights of Way for maintenance  Audits currently being undertaken on existing routes	County-wide
Lighting and Personal Safety	Poor lighting Safety concerns after dark Unlit routes	Considered in future schemes Added to route audits	Haverfordwest, Narberth, Pembroke, Saundersfoot
Pavement Parking and Vehicle Encroachment	Cars blocking pavements Obstructed path entrances Pedestrians forced into road	Enforcement referrals To be accessed during audits Police reporting advised	Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock, Saundersfoot
Crossings and Junction Improvements	Difficult crossings Faulty crossing equipment Unsafe junctions	To be referred to engineers Included in active travel packages Under assessment	Haverfordwest, Merlins Bridge, Narberth, Pembroke Dock
Cleanliness and Environmental Issues	Dog mess Litter Fly tipping	Referred to departments Additional bins to be considered Enforcement action requested	Goodwick, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Saundersfoot
Drainage and Flooding	Standing watre Flood-prone routes Poor drainage	Maintenance referrals Drainage reviews Flooding considered in route design	Fishguard, Narberth, St Dogmaels, Tenby
Public Transport and Connectivity	Need for better bus services Poor integration with routes Station accessibility concerns	To liaise with transport teams Service concerns recorded Accessibility to be reviewed	Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, St Dogmaels
Signage and Wayfinding	Missing signs Poor navigation Need for route markings	Signage reviews to be investigated  Route audits programmed Improvement measures to be identified	Merlins Bridge, Pembroke Dock, St Dogmaels
Future Route Development and Prioritisation	New route requests Safer school connections Network expansion	Added to Active Travel Map Included in prioritisation process Future funding opportunities to be explored	County-wide
Planning, Land and Route Feasibility	Private land concerns Flooding constraints Environmental/rail objections	Feasibility reviews to be undertaken Some routes removed Alternative options to be explored	Milford Haven, Pembroke, Tenby

 

  

Pembrokeshire County Council is undertaking a consultation to gather feedback on Active Travel requirements within the County.

Under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, all local authorities in Wales are legally required to prepare and maintain Active Travel Network Maps (ATNMs). These maps support the planning, delivery, and funding of Active Travel schemes, helping to create a more integrated, accessible, and sustainable network for walking, wheeling and cycling over a three-to-five-year period. Our current map was approved by Welsh Government in 2022 and now it is time to reflect the changes and improvements over the past three years.

The consultation seeks to:

• Engage and involve local communities in identifying the most important Active Travel routes requiring improvement or development. 
• Access the practicality and effectivness of existing routes to ensure they reflect user experience and align with current and future developments.
• Promote Active Travel and encourage residents to adopt sustainable modes of transport for everyday journeys, reducing reliance on private motor vehicles.

The consultation focuses on the main towns and villages in Pembrokeshire which have been selected by the Welsh Government as the designated localities in the County. These are:

• Fishguard / Goodwick
• Havefordwest
• Johnston
• Milford Haven
• Neyland
• Pembroke Dock
• Pembroke
• Tenby
• Saundersfoot
• Narberth
• St Dogmaels (this lies within the settlement boundary of Cardigan but within the administrative area of Pembrokeshire County Council)

 

Viewing the Active Travel Network Map

The current ATNM is available on the Data Map Wales platform. The map displays both:

• Existing routes - these are the routes that currently meet Welsh Government standards for Active Travel (walking, wheeling and cycling).
• Future routes - these routes were identified during previous consultations or required enhancements to improve the overall connectivity of the network.

View the full County map: Data Map Wales platform (opens in a new tab)

 

Consultation details

This statutory 12-week consultation will run from 26th January 2026 to 20th April 2026. 

You can take part in the consultation (opens in a new tab) exercise online through our interactive mapping tool, hosted by Data Map Wales which comes under the jurisdiction of Welsh Government.

Drop-in sessions will take place at the following locations where representatives from Pembrokeshire County Council will be present to answer any questions that may arise. Due to venue opening hours, please be advised that we are unable to attend any later than the times specified.

5 February

• Pembroke Dock – Pembroke Dock Library, 10:00 – 13:00
• Pembroke – Pembroke Town Council, 14:30 – 17:30

11 February

• Goodwick – Ocean Lab Café, 10:00 – 13:00
• Fishguard – Fishguard Library, 14:00 – 17:00 

24 February

• Neyland – Neyland Library, 10:00 – 13:00
• Johnston – Johnston Baptist Church, 14:00 – 18:00 

26 February

• Narberth – Narberth Library, 14:00 – 17:00

4 March

• Milford Haven – Milford Haven Library, 10:00 – 13:00 

5 March

• Tenby – Tenby Town Council, 09:30 – 12:30
• Saundersfoot – The Regency Hall, 13:30 – 17:30 

16 March

• Haverfordwest – HaverHub, 14:00 – 18:00 

18 March

• St Dogmaels – St Dogmaels Memorial Hall, 14:00 – 18:00 

Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the team at the email address below. Please note that due to the extensive area covered, we can only provide hard copy plans for the specific area within your remit. Should any participants wish to take part in the consultation via a different format, we kindly ask that requests are submitted to team as soon as possible.

For more information about Active Travel in Pembrokeshire.

If you have any questions, please email the Transport Strategy Team.