Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Some of Pembrokeshire's most spectacular cliff scenery can be seen along this stretch of
coast at Stack Rocks where two isolated pillars of rock rise steeply from the sea. The
rocks are an important nesting site for guillemots and kittiwakes, which can be seen
throughout spring and early summer. Nearby is the
Green Bridge of Wales
, the biggest natural
arch in the country. There's a car park close to Stack Rocks, 3 miles to the west of St
Govan's Head road.
PEMBROKESHIRE COAST NATIONAL PARK
Established in 1952, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Sir Benfro) takes in al-
most the entire coast and its offshore islands, as well as the moorland hills of Mynydd Preseli in the north. Pem-
brokeshire's sea cliffs and islands support huge breeding populations of sea birds, while seals, dolphins, porpoises
and whales are frequently spotted in coastal waters.
There are three national park information centres (in Tenby, St Davids and Newport) and the local tourist of-
fices scattered across Pembrokeshire are well stocked with park paraphernalia. The free annual publication
Coast
to Coast
(online at
www.pcnpa.org.uk
)
has lots of information on park attractions, a calendar of events and details
of park-organised activities, including guided walks, themed tours, cycling trips, pony treks, island cruises, canoe
trips and minibus tours. It's worth picking it up for the tide tables alone - they're a necessity for many legs of the
coast path.
Getting There & Away
The Coastal Cruiser stops at St Govan's Head and Stack Rocks car parks.
Two minor roads run south to the coast at St Govan's Head and Stack Rocks; when the
range is in use these roads are closed. You can check whether the roads, and the section of
coast path that links them, are open by calling
01646-662367, or by checking the no-
tices posted in Bosherston.
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Freshwater West
Wild and windblown Freshwater West, a 2-mile strand of golden sand and silver shingle
backed by acres of dunes, is Wales' best surf beach, sitting wide open to the Atlantic
rollers. But beware - although it's great for surfing, big waves, powerful rips and quick-
sand make it dangerous for swimming; several people have drowned here and the beach
has year-round red-flag status.
