Wales

Cleddau Woodlands

Follow the Cleddau waterway through tranquil, ancient woodland, expansive salt marsh and heritage-rich tidal creeks. Its journey from river to estuary is as peaceful and picturesque as they come.

Little Milford: SA62 4ET, Lawrenny: SA68 0PR, West Williamston: SA68 0TL, Pembrokeshire

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Two narrow tidal creeks converge at low tide and reveal mudflats and grassy banks. There's a woodland on the left-hand side of the picture and bare, winter trees overhang the creek.

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By road
Turn off A4075 Carew-Canaston Bridge at either Whitehill or Cresselly and follow signs to Cresswell Quay and Lawrenny. For Little Milford Woods from Haverfordwest take the A487 from Merlins Bridge.
Parking: Park at Little Milford or West Williamston
By train
Nearest station to Lawrenny Woods Kilgetty 13 miles. Nearest station to Little Milford Woods Haverfordwest 6 miles.
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By bus
Limited bus service to Lawrenny. To view the bus routes and timetables, please visit the Pembrokeshire County Council website.
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Cycling
View local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network website.
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Little Milford: SA62 4ET, Lawrenny: SA68 0PR, West Williamston: SA68 0TL, Pembrokeshire
01646623110
cleddauwoodlands@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 1 May 2025
Asset	Opening time
Countryside	Dawn - Dusk

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