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Runway

✦ Ancient woodland

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Heritage

Strong match

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Strong match

Ancient woodland

Free

Dog walks

Good match

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Good match

Named hiking route nearby: Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Gann Estuary high tide alternative routeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Marloes Peninsula Coastal Walk, PembrokeWalking route6.4 km

Explore this beautiful heathland peninsula on the Pembrokeshire coast, surrounded by wildlife such as seals, seabirds and porpoises. This circular route takes you across farmland, along the Wales Coast Path and through the remains of Iron Age forts.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Martins Haven - The Deer Park Walk, PembrokeWalking route1.6 km

Enjoy dramatic coastal scenery & spot wildlife on this short but spectacular walk around the end of the Marloes Peninsula. There’s no deer to see, but lots of seals, heather & wildflowers, spectacular rocks & see most of Pembrokeshire's islands from here.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Pembrokeshire Coast Path main routeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route

About this historic site

Runway is an ancient historic site. As an ancient woodland, it has been continuously wooded since at least 1600 AD — a rare and irreplaceable habitat rich in biodiversity and historical character.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Visiting this spring

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best
✦ Ancient✓ Public access🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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