West beyond the M4 is a magnificent county. Gwlad Yr Hud ( pronounce Guwlard uh Heed) The Land of Enchantment--An area of outstanding natural  beauty,Pembrokeshire ( Sir Benfro) has a variety of scenery. Green hills, enchanted woodlands,valleys, majestic cliffs and miles of sandy beaches. Safe havens,  wild water and dramatic scenery on the coast and in the hills  make Pembrokeshire one of the most diverse areas in the UK, square mile for square mile you will find nowhere else in the world that  has such a diverstiy of coast and hinterland. Pembrokeshire is crossed by a myriad of footpaths and access lanes; best of all it has a public footpath running  186 miles of the dramatic and beautiful coastline. What more could the visitor ask for? Artists come because of the special qualities of the light. Others come for the beaches and varied attractions. Why ever you come, please take a walk with us and discover Pembrokeshire. All we ask is that you take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints and dream memories.

Explosive volcanoes formed lava flows that on cooling became the rugged scenery of north Pembrokeshire some one thousand million years ago. A mere 400 million years ago the deposits of limestone and sandstone formed the south of the county with its magnificent limestone cliffs. Pembrokeshire is a mix of nearly all the geology of our planet.

The combination of the cliffs, sea and rich pastures have enabled an abundance of fauna and flora to flourish. Whole expanses of land change colour with the flowers and the colonising sea birds raise a noisy environment. Quieter areas in land, hidden valleys, burbling streams and windswept uplands, all holding secrets of a varied past. Under the sea there is another world. Sea slugs, crustaceans, fish and plants flourish. Seals play and live amongst the kelp (seaweed). Our most protected areas are under the watchful eye of Skomer Marine Reserve staff.

Newport in the north has a wonderful beach, St Davids is home of the magnificent cathedral, nearby Solva is a quaint harbour with fine examples of the lime kilns that are scattered throughout the county.  The storm beach of Newgale is a vast expanse of sand, surfing and kite surfing are popular sports here. Further south is the County Town of Haverfordwest, to the west Milford Haven is steeped in maritime history with links to Lord Nelson and the Quakers. Today Milford Haven is the location of two LNG plants. South over the Cleddau Bridge to Pembroke,with its magnificent (must visit) castle, birth place of Henry Tudor.East to Tenby and Saundersfoot, popular tourist destinations.The nearby beaches of Wisemans Bridge and Amroth were visited by Winston Churchill in 1943  for the practice sessions for D Day that took place there.

There is something for everyone in the Pembrokeshire-Sir Benfro
(pronounced Sear Ben Vro).