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NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE
The Welsh language may not be as ubi-quitous in North Pembrokeshire as it once was, but
there's no escaping the essential Welshness of the region. It's a land of Iron Age hill forts,
holy wells and Celtic saints - including the nation's patron, Dewi Sant (St David). Predat-
ing even the ancient Celts are the remnants of an older people, who left behind them dol-
mens and stone circles - the same people who may have transported their sacred bluestones
all the way from the Preseli Hills to form the giant edifice at Stonehenge. Much of the
coastline from St Davids onwards is inaccessible by car. If you're only going to walk part
of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path (PCP), this is an excellent section to tackle.
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Solva
With its colourfully painted cottages, art galleries, inviting pubs and beautiful L-shaped
harbour, Solva is a North Pembrokeshire gem. Clifftop walks provide wonderful views
over the village and surrounding coastline, and there's a great B&B in town if you want to
make Solva your base for exploring St Davids Peninsula.
Sights & Activities
Solva Woollen Mill
( 01437-721112;
www.solvawoollenmill.co.uk
;
Middle Mill; 9.30am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, Sat & Sun Jul-Sep)
It's
a pleasant walk of just over a mile upriver from Solva to Middle Mill where you'll find the
Solva Woollen Mill, the oldest working woollen mill in Pembrokeshire. You can see the
weavers at work, browse in the shop, or enjoy tea and cake in the cafe.
MILL
Solva Sailboats
( 01437-720972;
www.solva.net/solvasailboats
;
1 Maes-y-Forwen)
If sailing takes your fancy, you can
enjoy a three-hour/full-day cruise aboard a 24ft yacht for £80/160 (up to three passengers)
with Solva Sailboats. It also runs official Royal Yachting Association sailing courses.
SAILING
