Whitesands Bay near St David's, Pembrokehire
Pembrokeshire’s unspoilt landscapes, beautiful coastline and picturesque villages make it a wonderful destination for a day out with your date or a short break with friends.
With beautiful beaches, local produce, rich history and numerous cycling routes there’s plenty to do on a short break or day out with your date in Pembrokshire. And now the summer is over you might be able to bag yourself a bargain on a holiday cottage rental.
With 186 miles of coastline mostly within the National Park, it’s possible to stroll for a morning without seeing another soul. Once autumn arrives you can walk your dog along the long sandy beaches and discover small private coves. Ramblers can enjoy coastal paths and spot seal pups on isolated beaches, before finding a fireside table at a local pub for a spot of lunch.
Inland the peaceful river estuaries and wooded valleys stand out against the rugged Preseli Hills, and if you and your date enjoy cycling, there are many quiet lanes and tracks to lose yourself in. The Pentre Ifan is a stone age burial chamber high up in the Preseli Hills about 4 miles from Newport and 10 miles from Cardigan. This impressive monument is a must-see at sunrise or sunset when its huge stones are dramatically profiled against the colourful sky.
Also clsoe to Cardigan are the 12th century ruins of St Dogmaels Abbey, and further up coast near Buckspool is St Govan’s Chapel – a 13th century stone dwelling built almost at sea-level on the rocky coastline. Rich in Arthurian Legend you have to descend 52 steps to reach the shelter that was built over a holy well, and it is said that if you make a wish there, it will come true as long as you don’t change your mind before you turn back!
Other historic places to visit include the reconstructed Iron Age Fort at Castell Henllys and Carew Castle, both of which can be found within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. St Also worth seeing is David’s Cathedral, which has been described as one of Wales’ greatest monuments and since it’s a mile or so from the sea, it qualifies as the smallest city in Britain. In Tenby, the Museum and Art Gallery are open daily, and you can view the Last Invasion Tapestry in Fishguard’s Old Town Hall which is 30 metres long and portrays what happened when Britain was last invaded in 1797.
The region has an abundance of local produce including fabulous seafood, Welsh cheese, lamb and lava bread. You will also find a delightful selection of wines, liqueurs and non-alcoholic drinks at the Cwm Deri Vineyard in Martletwy, which can be tasted, bought in the shop and then enjoyed in the restaurant.
You can find out more about the region at www.visitpembrokeshire.com or telephone 08705 103103 for a free guide from the tourist office.
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