Walking in Pembrokeshire. Dennis Kelsall

      

      WALKING IN PEMBROKESHIRE

      CIRCULAR WALKS IN THE NATIONAL PARK

      Dennis and Jan Kelsall

      JUNIPER HOUSE, MURLEY MOSS,

      OXENHOLME ROAD, KENDAL, CUMBRIA LA9 7RL

      www.cicerone.co.uk

      About the Author

      Both native Lancastrians, Dennis and Jan Kelsall have long held a passion for countryside and hill walking. Since their first Cicerone title was published in 1995, they have written, contributed and illustrated over 50 guides covering some of Britain’s most popular walking areas and have become regular contributors to various outdoor magazines. Their enjoyment of the countryside extends far beyond a love of fresh air, the freedom of open spaces and an appreciation of scenery. Over the years Dennis and Jan have developed a wider interest in the environment, its geology and wildlife, as well as an enthusiasm for delving into the local history that so often provides clues to interpreting the landscape.

      Other Cicerone guides by the author

      The Lune Valley and Howgills – A Walking Guide

      The Pembrokeshire Coast Path

      The Ribble Way

      The Yorkshire Dales: North and East

      The Yorkshire Dales: South and West

      © Dennis and Jan Kelsall 2018

      Second edition 2018

      ISBN: 978 1 85284 915 3

      First edition 2005

      Printed in China on behalf of Latitude Press Ltd

      All photographs are by the author unless otherwise stated.

      A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.

       © Crown copyright 2018 OS PU100012932

      Acknowledgements

      Pembrokeshire is distinct within Wales, has its own special qualities and has hung on to the separateness of its identity despite the bureaucratic urge for conglomeration over recent decades. This is a reflection of the passion emanated by its people for their county, and barely a walk went by when we did not meet somebody quietly eager to impart their local knowledge, point out secluded corners or the best place for a view and relate tales of local happenings that never appear in the history books.

      Such enthusiasm is infectious and greatly added to our own enjoyment in undertaking this project. Although too numerous to mention individually, even if we did know all their names, we would like to express our thanks to everyone who offered us help in one way or another, from the benefit of their knowledge to a welcome cup of tea on a hot afternoon. We would particularly like to thank the staff of the national park and the County Council for their generous advice and practical assistance, and for their ongoing work in making the countryside and coast accessible.

      Updates to this Guide

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      Front cover: Looking across the mouth of Aber Bach to Carreg Golchfa (Walk 15)

      CONTENTS

       Map key

       Overview map

       INTRODUCTION

       The legacy of the past

       The national park

       Pembrokeshire’s coast

       An unspoilt hinterland

       Things to take along

       Getting there

       Getting around

       Terrain and weather

       Tides

       A changing countryside

       Using this guide

       WALKS ALONG THE COAST

       Walk 1 Amroth and Pleasant Valley

       Walk 2 Manorbier

       Walk 3 Bosherston and the Lily Ponds

       Walk 4 Stackpole and the Lily Ponds

       Walk 5 The Angle Peninsula

       Walk 6 The Dale Peninsula

       Walk 7 Marloes Sands and the Deer Park

       Walk 8 St Brides and Musselwick

       Walk 9 St David’s and St Non’s

       Walk 10 Ramsey Sound

       Walk 11 St David’s Head and Carn Llidi

       Walk 12 Around Ynys Barry

       Walk 13 Porthgain

       Walk 14 Aber Mawr and Penmorfa

       Walk 15 Aber Mawr and Aber Bach

       Walk 16 Strumble Head