Luxury 5* Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in the Pembrokeshire National Park

‘Y Garth’, Tel 01348 811 777, reservations@y-garth.co.uk

Activities

There are many varied activities to enjoy in the Dinas Cross / Newport area close to ‘Y Garth’. In Newport/Fishguard you will find a good selection of restaurants, art galleries, craft shops, pottery, antiques, book and coffee shops. 

• Nevern: Nearby at Nevern you will see an historical 11^th century church, a Celtic cross, and the world famous bleeding yew tree in the graveyard. Nevern castle, a motte and bailey earthwork stands on top of the ravine that overlooks the church.

• Bryn Berian: The burial ground at Brynberian is of great interest, as is the Iron Age Village reconstruction at Castell Henllys near Newport. Here you can step into the past and explore the furnished Iron Age buildings, the ancient livestock breeds, and the remains of prehistoric bones excavated at the site.

• Carn Ingli Mountain: The summit of Carn Ingli with its prehistoric hut circles and stones offers breathtaking views over the hills, vales and coastline.

• Gwaun Valley: This exceptionally beautiful deep wooded valley regarded by geologists as one of the world’s best examples of sub-glacial meltwater channels has a unique atmosphere and an abundance of wildlife and prehistoric sites. The people in the hamlet of Pontfaen uphold a unique tradition – they still celebrate New Year’s Day on 13th January according to the old Gregorian calendar.

• Llys-y-Fran: This magnificent country park with its imposing dam and 212 acre reservoir is a splendid place to spend a day. You an attempt the 7 mile perimeter track on foot or cycle (for hire) or you can fish, sail, windsurf, canoe or simply find a quiet spot to picnic and enjoy the view. In the surrounding woodland there is an abundance of wild flowers and birdlife.

• Strumble: A spectacular headland whatever the weather with its lighthouse (now automatic) situated on a large rock connected to the mainland by a narrow bridge. There is a sheltered bird observatory atop the cliff popular with omithologists looking out for passing seabirds and migrants (as well as sea mammals). Seals rear their pups on nearby beaches and at Pwll Deri there is a clifftop youth hostel overlooked by Garn Fawr, a rocky outcrop standing at 650 feet and affording breathtaking views of the North Pembrokeshire coastline.

• Porthgain: This charming inlet was once a flourishing seaport in the 19th and early 20th centuries exporting locally quarried slate, shale and fine granite stone for road-building and bricks. The impressive harbour with its quays and the brickworks still remain but today it is occupied by small fishing boats and pleasure craft. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority acquired the harbour and associated buildings in 1983 and extensive restoration work has been undertaken. Porthgain boasts two art galleries, a restaurant and the well known Sloop Inn, all of which are well worth a visit.

• St Davids: This magic place, the birthplace of Wales’s patron saint, is officially recognised as Britain’s smallest city and the location for Wales’s most important religious monument. The Cathedral nestling in the valley of the River Alun alongside the impressive ruins of the Bishops Palace is undoubtedly one of the loveliest settings in Wales. A wonderful ambience pervades the entire area which is quite unique. The city bustles during the summer months. There are numerous places to eat and drink. Galleries and interesting shops proliferate. Thousand Island Expeditions, Voyages of Discovery and Aquaphobia offer exhilarating and exciting trips around Ramsey Island. It’s a great way to see the local wildlife at close quarters.

• Castles: There are 51 forts and castles in Pembrokeshire including enormous stone fortresses like Pembroke castle, Manorbier castle and Carew castle. There are mediaeval walled towns of Tenby and Pembroke and fortified Bishops Palaces at St Davids and Lamphey.

Walking Activities