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Pointz Castle

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Oystercatcher
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Stonechat +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Stonechat +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Small White, Red Admiral +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Crescent-cup Liverwort, Springy Turf-moss · last seen 2024

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Southwood Estate Wildlife Walk, PembrokeWalking route2.1 km

Enjoy a stroll through the farms of Folkeston and Trefrane, at the centre of Southwood Estate, where the fields are carefully managed to support wildlife biodiversity. The route includes steep parts, steps, gates and water.

Named routeLength 2.1 kmDuration 00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Pembrokeshire Coast Path main routeWalking route
Named routeNational walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local 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 route215 m
Named routeRef 4Length 215 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route187 m
Named routeRef 4Length 187 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route835 m
Named routeRef 4Length 835 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The motte of Pointz Castle with ditch

The motte of Pointz Castle with ditch

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