Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(MBE) in 2009 to acknowledge her decades of service to the stomachs of coast path walk-
ers.
Getting There & Away
Bosherston is 5 miles south of Pembroke. The Coastal Cruiser stops at Stackpole Quay,
Stackpole, Bosherston and Broad Haven.
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St Govan's Head & Stack Rocks
The southern coast of Pembrokeshire around St Govan's Head boasts some of the most
harshly beautiful coastline in the country, with sheer cliffs dropping 50m into churning,
thrashing surf. Unfortunately, much of this coastline lies within the army's Castlemartin
firing range and is off limits to the public.
Sights
St Govan's Chapel
From the car park at the end of the St Govan's Head road, steps hacked into the rock lead
down to tiny St Govan's Chapel, wedged into a slot in the cliffs just out of reach of the
sea. The chapel dates from the 5th or 6th century, and is named for an itinerant 6th-cen-
tury Irish preacher. The story goes that one day, when he was set upon by thieves, the cliff
conveniently opened and enfolded him, protecting him from his attackers; in gratitude he
built this chapel on the spot. The waters from St Govan's Well (now dried out), just below
the chapel, were reputed to cure skin and eye complaints.
CHURCH
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Huntsman's Leap
A spectacular gash in the cliffs with near vertical walls, Huntsman's Leap is famed as one
of Britain's best sea-cliff climbing locations. The sheer sides are often dotted with rock
climbers and it makes a good short walk if you're in the area. Park at the end of St
Govan's Head road and walk west along the coast path for about 10 minutes to get here.
Stack Rocks
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