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Carregwestad Point

✦ Ancient woodland

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Public accessDogs welcome

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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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3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Pen Anglas Headland Walk, PembrokeWalking route3.2 km

This circular across rugged coastal heath takes in the stunning volcanic rock formations at Pen Anglas headland. Enjoy views across Cardigan Bay, while a barefoot walking path makes this a family-friendly adventure into the wild. Gates & stream crossings.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Garn Fawr Viewpoint Walk, PembrokeWalking route1.6 km

Climb this rocky volcanic outcrop to be rewarded with views of the North Pembrokeshire coast. The trail also offers the opportunity to visit an Iron Age fort that 3,000 years later became a First World War lookout point.

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

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35 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part St George's ChannelCycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 4Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this historic site

Carregwestad Point 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

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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  • 🌸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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