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    A view over the bay at Abermawr, Pembrokeshire
    © NTPL / Joe Cornish
    Abereiddi to Abermawr
    North west of St David's and south east of Fishguard within Pembrokeshire National Park
    Industrial heritage  Iconic views or viewpoints  Woodland  Marsh or wetlands  Coast  1985 
    A wild stretch of coastline from blue lagoon to beach, via the fishing village of Porthgain and some impressive former quarry workings
     
    • Great for outdoor adventurers, a mecca for divers and coasteerers
    • Fascinating remains of the region's industrial history
    • Steep cliffs, pocket beaches and stunning views from the coastal path
    • See the marks of Brunel at Abermawr beach and woodlands
    Abereiddi Blue Lagoon
    The blue lagoon at Abereiddi, Pembrokeshire
    This spectacular coastal feature, popular with coasteerers and divers, is actually a flooded former slate quarry working with a tidal channel to sea. The atmospheric ruined quarry buildings can still be seen on the clifftops and behind the car park. SM796315
    Porthgain
    The final part of the clifftop walk from Abereiddi to Abermawr overlooks an extensive coastal quarry from which granite was taken for roadstone. This was dispensed from the huge brick hoppers into boats in Porthgain Harbour. SM815336
    		 The harbour at Porthgain, Pembrokeshire
    Abermawr Beach & Woodlands
    The beach at Abermawr, Pembrokeshire
    This shingle beach with marsh and woodlands behind was once selected by Brunel as a cable and railway terminus but is now just a quiet secluded beach where you can escape the hustle and bustle of modern life. SM883346
    Abercastle
    A picturesque cove and fishing village, with a sand and shingle beach. A great spot for starting and finishing walks, the sheltered harbour offers sea-kayakers interesting paddling. It was once a trading post, which exported slate and farm produce. Ruined limekilns and a corn store are further signs of Pembrokeshire's industrial past. SM852336
    		The harbour at Abercastle, Pembrokeshire
    Contact details
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    Pembrokeshire SA62 5HE

    01348 837860 (Estate Office)
    01437 720385 (St David's Visitor Centre & Shop)

    Email: abereidditoabermawr@nationaltrust.org.uk


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