Nature Holiday Itinerary for Groups
At Top of the Woods in Pembrokeshire, families and friends can settle into camp life, wake up to birdsong and spend their days exploring the wild bits of West Wales together. Bring your binoculars, pack a picnic, pull on your walking shoes and see what you can spot.
You might head out dolphin watching in Cardigan Bay, follow a stretch of the coast path, visit a nature reserve, search for seals and seabirds, or spend a slow afternoon on the beach watching the waves roll in. Some days are for big walks and wildlife adventures. Others are for wandering, chatting, snack stops and seeing where the day takes you.
Back at camp, keep the nature mood going. Cook over the fire, listen out for owls, play games, stargaze, share your best wildlife spots of the day and enjoy being together in the woods.
Wildlife, fresh air, muddy boots and your favourite people.
Start your group getaway right.
Before the big adventures begin, ease into camp life together.
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Wild spaces nature trail - After check-in, stretch your legs together and get a feel for the site on our on-site nature trail. It’s an easy way to explore the site, spot wildlife and settle into your group weekend. Pick up a map from Soo's shed.
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Cook outside together - Start the holiday with a relaxed campfire meal that everyone can help with. Keep it simple with jacket potatoes, skewers, burgers, campfire nachos or a one-pot feast to share, and explore our campfire cooking ideas for more inspiration.
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Wild Spa and Sauna - A sauna session is a lovely way to reset after the journey. Warm up, unwind, enjoy sauna chats and let everyone ease into the holiday before the first evening around the campfire.
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Settle in by the fire - Gather around the firepit with blankets, warm drinks and easy conversation. It’s the perfect first-night moment for catching up, sharing stories and making plans for the days ahead.
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Sit out after dark - When the evening settles, stay outside a little longer together. Listen for owls, watch for bats, look up at the stars and enjoy that quiet feeling of being tucked away in nature with your favourite people.
WILD SPACES TRAIL
Our on-site trail is perfect for spotting wildlife and enjoying the fresh air.
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COOKING TOGETHER
Keep it simple with a big BBQ night, plenty for everyone to enjoy!
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WILD SPA AND SAUNA
Relax in our outdoor spa before the adventure starts.
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CAMPFIRE
Light the campfire and settle in for a cosy evening of easy conversation and stories.
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STARGAZING
Watch shooting stars and wildlife by the warmth of the fire.
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Nature-filled days for groups at Top of the Woods
Gather your favourite people and head into the wild.
Top of the Woods is a brilliant base for wildlife and nature group adventures in Pembrokeshire and Cardigan Bay. Think dolphin watching boat trips, seal spotting on the coast path, birdwatching at Teifi Marshes, and big-sky walks in the Preseli hills.
Bring your cameras, walking boots and a sense of adventure.
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Dolphin Watching Boat Trip - Head out on a wildlife boat trip around Cardigan Bay and the North Pembrokeshire coast. A brilliant group adventure for spotting resident bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic grey seals, seabirds and sea caves from the water.
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Pembrokeshire Coast Path and Seal Spotting - Spend the day walking a beautiful stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path with your group. Pack snacks, take in the sea views, and keep your eyes on the coves below for Atlantic grey seals, seabirds and hidden beaches.
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Birdwatching at the Welsh Wildlife Centre - Bring your binoculars and cameras for a relaxed group day at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve. Wander the trails and hides together, look out for kingfishers, otters, wading birds and wetland wildlife, then stop at the Welsh Wildlife Centre and Glasshouse Café.
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River Canoe Trek - Get your group on the water with a guided River Teifi adventure from Cardigan Bay Active. Paddle through the Teifi Gorge, enjoy the wooded river scenery, and make it a fun, active day out in nature.
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Skomer Island Wildlife Day Trip - Take the boat over to Skomer Island for one of Pembrokeshire’s best wildlife days out. This National Nature Reserve is famous for puffins, Manx shearwaters, guillemots, razorbills and wild coastal scenery, and our blog will help your group plan what to see, when to visit and how to make the most of the trip.
DOLPHIN WATCHING BOAT TRIP
A group bucket list for an unforgettable boat trip around Cardigan Bay and the chance to spot dolphins and wildlife.
📍 Boat from
St Dogmaels, 20 minutes from Top of the Woods
PEMBROKESHIRE COAST PATH
Walk the beautiful coast path and take time to stop off at the hidden beaches for a wild swim along the way.
📍 Closest 20 minutes from Top of the Woods
TEIFI MARSHES
BIRD WATCHING
Head to one of the hides to spot kingfishers, otters and wading birds at Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve.
📍20 minutes from
Top of the Woods
RIVER CANOE
TREK
Padddle out along the gorge to the nature reserve, a gentle group adventure for those who love being in nature.
📍 Along the River Teifi, 15 minutes from Top of the Woods
SKOMER ISLAND AND THE PUFFINS
Meet the island’s cheeky puffins and watch them waddle, and charm their way around Skomer.
📍 1 hour from
Top of the Woods
FAQ's
What time is check in & check out from the campsite?
Check in is from 3.30pm - 8pm and check out from your tent is at 11am, but you can leave your car and belongings onsite whilst you explore the woodland.
What wildlife can we see near Top of the Woods?
Depending on the season and where you visit, your group may have the chance to spot dolphins in Cardigan Bay, seals along the coast, puffins and seabirds on Skomer Island, and wetland birds and otters at the Welsh Wildlife Centre and Teifi Marshes.
Do we need to book activities in advance?
We recommend booking popular day trips, such as Skomer Island, in advance. Activities like canoeing and paddleboarding should also be booked ahead, especially during school holidays, bank holidays and busy summer weekends.
What should we pack for a wildlife group holiday in Pembrokeshire?
Pack for changing weather and outdoor adventures. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, waterproof layers, warm clothes for the evenings, swimwear and towels if you’re planning water activities, binoculars for wildlife watching, a reusable water bottle, sun cream and a camera. For coast path walks, boat trips and island visits, it’s also worth bringing a small day bag with snacks, extra layers and any personal medication.