CLYNDERWEN HORSE FIELD GUIDE
A 2½‑Hour Walk with a Llama Through Clynderwen’s Hidden Valley
A concise field guide to Pembrokeshire Llamas’ 2.5‑hour trek: what to expect on the trail, how the llamas behave, and the practical kit to bring.
A 2½‑Hour Walk with a Llama Through Clynderwen’s Hidden Valley.
Embark on a 2.5‑hour guided trek through a secluded valley in Clynderwen, Pembrokeshire, walking beside your own haltered llama as you follow the river, pass waterfalls and ancient trees, and take in views toward the Preseli hills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Riverside paths and Preseli vistas
The route follows a zigzagging path beside the Black Cleddau, with the steady sound of river and waterfalls and distant views across the valley to the Preseli hills.
Your own haltered llama
Each participant leads a haltered llama at a gentle, relaxing pace—llamas cannot be ridden but make steady, harmonious companions for the walk.
Woodland, waterfalls and primeval trees
The trek threads under mighty oaks and ash, through wooded stretches that culminate in areas of primeval trees, and offers multiple moments to pause and absorb the valley’s stories.
What the day feels like
What the trek feels like
The pace is unhurried: you walk alongside a haltered llama for the full 2½ hours, moving at a gentle speed that most people find comfortable while listening to rivers, birds of prey overhead, and the rustle of mature woodland.
THE LANDSCAPE
Riverside paths and Preseli vistas
The route follows a zigzagging path beside the Black Cleddau, with the steady sound of river and waterfalls and distant views across the valley to the Preseli hills.
THE COMPANION
Your own haltered llama
Each participant leads a haltered llama at a gentle, relaxing pace—llamas cannot be ridden but make steady, harmonious companions for the walk.
THE ROUTE
Woodland, waterfalls and primeval trees
The trek threads under mighty oaks and ash, through wooded stretches that culminate in areas of primeval trees, and offers multiple moments to pause and absorb the valley’s stories.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trek suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trek lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes on average.
Trainers or walking boots are usually fine for most of the year; if there has been heavy recent rain, wellies may be a safer option.
There is generally very little mud on the treks, but woodland sections can be muddy—wear footwear you don’t mind getting a bit muddy.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trek?
The trek is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes on average.
Can I ride the llama?
No—llamas cannot be ridden; they are led on a halter and are walked alongside their handler.
What footwear do I need?
Trainers or walking boots are usually fine; if there has been an unusually rainy few days, wellies might be safer as some woodland sections can get muddy.
Can children take part?
Younger children are welcome but must either share a llama with an adult or act as an observer; the activity is not suitable for very young children unless they are good walkers (around 3 miles / 2 hours).
What wildlife might we see?
Depending on the season you may see red kites and buzzards, and spot farm animals such as pigs, ponies, goats, horses, cows and sheep in and around the valley.
What pace does the walk follow?
Llamas walk alongside participants at a gentle speed that most people find comfortable.