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FRESHWATER EAST

41 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome41 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby, toilets nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· PaidToilets

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9 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Pembrokeshire Coast Path main route

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 25 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Secrets of Stackpole Court Walk, StackpoleWalking route1.6 km

This trail offers a chance to explore the amazing landscape and parkland designed by the Cawdor family as a backdrop to their grand house, Stackpole Court, which was demolished in 1963. Paths are fully accessible with optional steps.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Stackpole Estate Wildlife Walk, StackpoleWalking route9.6 km

Take in some of the finest wildlife habitats in Pembroke on this coastal wildlife walk. Discover limestone cliffs with breeding seabirds (eg. guillemots), beaches, dunes & freshwater lakes & spot otters. Undulating paths, mixed terrain & steps.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Bosherton Lily Ponds Trail at Stackpole Estate, StackpoleWalking route1.6 km

A walk around Bosherston's beautiful lily ponds, with options to explore the dunes & pools of the Mere Pool Valley behind Broad Haven South beach. The walk is accessed down uneven steps & terrain to the lakeside mostly on even gravel paths around the lake

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Castlemartin Range Trail (East) AlternativeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
Pembrokeshire Coast Path main routeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pembroke Rail LinkCycling route
Named routeRef (4)Local cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route36 m
Named routeRef 4Length 36 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 4Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route49 m
Named routeLength 49 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Freshwater East is a 41-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Pembrokeshire, South West Wales. Visitors can explore coastal habitats, sandy beaches, and grasslands, where they might spot seabirds, butterflies, and enjoy walking along scenic trails.

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