Plan your visit
Getting here
51.87029, -5.19404
Best for
4 activitiesHeritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Wildlife
Strong match
Ancient woodland
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
v2 signed routes nearby · 39 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Southwood Estate Coast to Coast Walk, PembrokeWalking route4 km▾
Enjoy sweeping coastal views, wildlife-rich farmland and charming woods on this 2.5-mile circuit around Newgale beach. The route has some sharp gradients, steps, gates and a stream crossing.
Pembrokeshire Coast Path main routeWalking route▾
Penyraberpublic footpath · 28 m▾
Fort Roadpublic footpath · 71 m▾
🚴Cycling
v21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 4Cycling route▾
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route▾
Main RouteCycling route215 m▾
Main RouteCycling route187 m▾
Main RouteCycling route835 m▾
About this historic site
Solva Gribbin Fort is an ancient historic site covering 1 hectares. 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
21 photos from nearby open sources
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Photos
21 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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Visiting this spring
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌸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
🌱 Visiting this spring
- 🌸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
Facilities
Parking
1 nearby · 458m
Toilets
216m away
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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