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Caldey and Skomer Islands
Haverfordwest Castle
Milford Haven
St David's Cathedral
Whitesands Bay
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PEMBROKESHIRE is a county in the southwest of Wales. The main towns in the county are well served with bus and train services, but more rural parts have little or no access to public transportation. There are no motorways in the county. The nearest motorway is the M4 approx 45 miles east. There are three branch railway lines- terminating at Fishguard, Pembroke Dock and Milford Haven and Tenby, with minor train stations at: Lamphey, Manorbier, Penally and Saundersfoot. Nearest International Airport is Cardiff. Pembroke Dock is an important Ferry port for continental traffic to Ireland and there is also an alternative ferry port in Fishguard (North Pembrokeshire).
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A Welsh county at the far south-western tip of the nation, jutting out into the sea and with a rural landscape
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Fishguard Harbour in Pembrokeshire |
Photo by ElTonio (CC) |
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Pembrokeshire is a Welsh county that can be found at the far south-western tip of the nation, jutting out into the sea. Its landscape is very rural with a small population of only around 115,000. The county town is Haverfordwest which has a historic castle founded by Gilbert de Clare, an English Baron of the 12th century. |
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There is also the tiny settlement of St David's which complete with fabulous Cathedral is the smallest city in the United Kingdom. having a population of less than 2000! The Cathedral, is built on the site of a monastery founded by St David himself, the popular Patron Saint of Wales. |
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Other urban settlements include Pembroke, and the beach holiday resort of Tenby. |
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The county has an impressive 275 km of coastline, which includes a number of vitally important bird breeding sites, numerous bays and many stunning beaches. It's this natural beauty that makes Pembrokeshire so appealing and the joy of setting off on an adventure across this maritime county is hard to match. One of the best ways to enjoy the scenic wonder of this Welsh treasure is via the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and almost all of the coastline is included in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. |
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Points of geographic interest include the Milford Haven estuary. This natural Harbour cuts deep into the county's landscape and is formed by the confluence of the Western and Eastern Cleddau rivers and Pembroke River. Milford Haven is one of the deepest natural Harbour's in the world and is now home to a huge port. To the north of Pembrokeshire are the Preseli Mountains, a fabulous stretch of high moorlands that sweep across the top of this wonderful district. Many prehistoric monuments have been found in Preseli and it is thought to be the source of the giant bluestones used in the construction of the world famous Stonehenge in Wiltshire England. |
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Caldey Island is one of a handful of islands off the Pembrokeshire coast and is famous for its ancient monastery. The island of Skomer can be reached by boat from Tenby. World famous for its impressive breeding seabird population, Skomer is a popular day trip and offers a chance to see some of Britain's most exciting wildlife. A huge collection of bird species can be spotted including Great Cormorants, European Storm Petrels and the fantastic Atlantic Puffins! Birds of prey can also be seen on the island such as Kestrels, Short-eared Owls and Peregrine Falcons. The island is also home to grey seals, a smattering of stunning wildflowers and even the elusive Harbour Porpoise. |
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Away from the scenic beauty, Oakwood Theme Park offers a chance to get the heart thumping and experience some real G-force thrills. It is located in Narberth and includes the 'Speed' rollercoaster which has a 97 degree drop! |
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The true highlight of Pembrokeshire though must be its fine array of beaches. Whitesands Bay is one of the best and is an award winning Blue Flag standard stretch of sand. The beach can be found two miles west of St David's and is said by some to be the best surfing beach in Pembrokeshire as well as one of the best tourist beaches in the world. Broad Haven is a picturesque seaside resort and home to a large, west facing beach, perfect for summer bathing, surfing and sailing. |
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Pembrokeshire is a county jam packed full of fun, beauty and relaxation. It's a place that demands your attention and where plans are best laid aside. |
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