Pembrokeshire Coast

The Pembrokeshire Coast is the only one of Britain’s 15 national parks that is mainly coastal – nowhere is further than ten miles from the sea. Its rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, rocky coves, heath and woodland have made it internationally important. The spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National Trail running nearly 200 miles from St Dogmaels south to Amroth is a grandstand for the visitor. It is part of nearly 600 miles of walks, bridle ways and cycle tracks. There are seven National Nature Reserves within the park. The cliffs and the islands of Skomer, Skokholm, Ramsey and Grassholm support large colonies of nesting seabirds. These include manx shearwater and gannet. Porpoises, dolphins, sunfish and basking sharks can be spotted from the cliffs and grey seals come ashore. Waders and wildfowl enjoy the estuaries and inlets. The park’s history is told by prehistoric tombs, Celtic crosses, castles and medieval churches. There are discovery trails around Tenby, Newport, Porthgain and Nevern. Castell Henllys is a reconstructed Iron Age hill fort and Carew Mill is a restored tidal mill.