What to do in Pembrokeshire? Well, if you haven’t already: book a walk on our award winning llama trekking experience. Two hours with your own hairy pal walking by your side around a magical wooded valley steeped in Welsh history. You can also stay on our farm, with the llamas right outside your windows. Or join us in a spot of altruism and consider helping our Llama Sanctuary - did you know that we help to rehome the majority of llamas in the UK?
And what to do when you’re all llama’d out? There’s plenty to do in Pembrokeshire and most people feel they need a few visits to see it all. Read on to learn about the best kept secrets from our connoisseur llamas where only the very best attractions pass their stringent criteria:
North Pembrokeshire: rugged, sacred, wild.
Ty Canol Woods
Ancient oak rainforest, a very special place and one of our favourite places to walk.
Carningli
The mountain of angels overlooks the lovely little town of Newport. Beautiful walks can be had in this area and spectacular colours seen in Summer.
The Bleeding Yew of Nevern
This pretty small village hosts the sixth century St Brynachs church, home of the bleeding yew tree, which has blood red sap running out of it. The yew is approximately 700 years old (a youngster in yew terms).
Mynydd Preseli
The Preseli Hills are part of Pembrokeshire’s national park. Similar to Eryri and Bannau Brycheiniog, but friendlier and more intimate. This is where the stones from Stonehenge originally come from.
Pentre Ifan
An impressive example of a neolithic cromlech (burial chamber) with a fifteen ton capstone intact. Especially dramatic at sunrise or sunset, with Carningli looming in the background.
Dinas Head
A cliff walk that takes in some spectacular scenery.
Ceibwr Bay
The witches’ cauldron is a short walk along the coastal path from this small beach - an amazing collapsed cave with greeny-blue water that has a natural stone bridge over it.
Eglwys y Grog
Just across the border in Ceredigion: a simple, beautiful ancient church sat above Mwnt beach.
Pwll Deri
The cliffs between Pwll Deri and Pwllcrochan are among the highest around the Pembrokeshire coast and have some of the most dramatic scenery in the National Park. This region is a haven for a large community of grey seals that live along Pembrokeshire’s north coast. In late August, September and October seal mothers give birth at quiet coves in this area.
West Pembrokeshire: Remote, vast, charming
Skomer Island
Catch a boat to this spectacular island off the west coast of Pembrokeshire. If you’re visiting in Spring and early Summer, you will be in for a treat with the masses of cute puffins nesting on the island that you can walk straight up to (as they don’t see humans as a threat).
Newgale
An extremely large beach, that takes around an hour to walk from side to side with varied scenery.
Druidstone Haven
A secluded beach with small waterfall.
St Davids Cathedral
Built in 1181 on the site reputed to be that of St David’s 6th century monastic settlement, beautiful oak and painted ceilings, its extraordinary sloping floors and wonderful restored cloisters contribute to its special character.
Porthgain
Once a small commercial harbour used for exporting stone from the nearby quarry, Porthgain is now a very popular tourist centre thanks to a great pub, a super cafe restaurant and excellent art galleries.
South Pembrokeshire: Beautiful, popular, famous
Tenby
Tenby is probably the most iconic and well-visited seaside town in Wales. Steeped in ancient history and surrounded by an imposing medieval stone wall, Tenby has seen many changes through time, but it has been on the leisure map for over 200 years. There are plenty of fascinating and quirky shops in the town specialising in locally produced items. When you visit Tenby you will discover a maze of narrow little streets. The roads are pedestrianised during the day in summer when the bars and restaurants set up al fresco seating.
Barafundle Bay
Often voted in ‘world’s best beaches’ guides. Park at the National Trust car park at Stackpole Quay, and walk along the coastal path for about ten minutes to get to the beach.
Broadhaven South
A wide sandy bay backed by dunes accessed via Stackpole ‘lily ponds’. This beach has masses of soft sand at low tide ensuring plenty of space. The walk to the beach is a highlight, as the path takes visitors along the side of a large pond / lake situated in a steep wooded valley.
Freshwater West
A bit of a drive but worth it for any keen surfers. A long, powerful beach where the raw elements of wind and waves are hard to ignore.
St Govan’s Chapel
St Govan’s Chapel is tiny stone building carved into the limestone cliffs of the Pembrokeshire Coastline. Shrouded in myth and legend, this magical little building needs to be seen to be believed and is a must visit if you are planning a trip to Pembrokeshire National Park.
Places To Eat
The Canteen, Newport - best pizzas anywhere, let alone Pembrokeshire, that should be eaten on the beach for maximum enjoyment! The Pembrokeshire Llamas favourite place to eat out.
Tafarn Sinc, Rosebush - traditional pub menu at Pembrokeshire’s highest pub.
The Carew Inn, Carew - range of pub food in a historic building with real fires.
The Shed, Porthgain - traditional fish and chips at a remote harbour.
Narbeth - many shops, lots of food options, The Golden Sheaf for presents and to empty your wallet.