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Southwood Estate
Explore Southwood’s timeless landscape of wooded valleys, floral fields and craggy clifftops. Stretching straight to the sea, this charming coastal spot is full of scenic surprises.
Newgale, Roch, Pembrokeshire, SA62 6AR
Opening times for 1 November 2024
Asset Opening time Countryside Dawn - Dusk No overnight camping, BBQ's, naked flames or fires allowed one the Southwood estate or in any of the car parks due to a high risk of wild fires.
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Dogs allowed
Welcome under close control
Mobility parking. Pathways generally rough with steps streams and steep gradients. Muddy in wet weather.
Steps/uneven terrain
By road
Southwood Farm is situated on the A487, Haverfordwest to St David's. The farm entrance is visible from the main road, please look out for the National Trust omega sign. The descent from Roch to Newgale, past Southwood Farm, affords stunning views west along the coast to Ramsey Island. Events at Southwood will be signposted, directions to the event will be in place on the day.
Parking: Please note when approaching Maidenhall car park from Newgale, it is on your right ½ mile past the entrance to Chapel Farm (which is not a National Trust property). Please note pay and display parking charges apply at Southwood Farm (free for National Trust members).
Sat Nav: Parking: Our car parks are located at Southwood Farm (SA62 6AR / SM860216) and Maidenhall (SM858201).
On foot
Maidenhall car park is adjacent to the 186-mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
By train
Haverfordwest 9 miles. Connecting bus services stop frequently along the coast.
By bus
Pembrokeshire County Council 411, Haverfordwest train station to St David's via Roch, stops at the entrance to the farm. Puffin Shuttle Bus, 400/315 St David's-Milford Haven, can be taken to Maidenhall car park. Footpaths take visitors to the woodland walks. For timetables visit the Pembrokeshire Greenways website.
By bicycle
National Cycle Network Route 4, the Celtic Trail, passes Maidenhall car park along this stretch of coastline. For more information go to the Sustrans website.
Planning your visit
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Highlights
Agricultural estate
A timeless landscape of wooded valleys, wildflower meadows and craggy clifftops, located above the magnificent Newgale beach.
Things to see and do
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Volunteering in north Pembrokeshire
We rely on volunteers to help and support our countryside rangers with the many different aspects of managing and conserving the precious natural environments that we look after, which means there are plenty of interesting roles to consider.
Top trails
Trail
Southwood Estate wildlife walk
Enjoy a stroll through the farms of Folkeston and Trefrane, at the centre of the estate, where the fields are carefully managed to support wildlife biodiversity.
Trail
Southwood Estate coast to coast walk
A 2.5-mile circular walk through woodland and wildlife-rich farmland as well as clifftop coastal paths of the Newgale peninsula.
Places to stay
Treleddyd Fawr Cottage
Nestled in North Pembrokeshire countryside, this restored cosy cottage has bags of rustic charm.
Castell Farmhouse
If sea views and coastal walks are at the top of your list, try this Pembrokeshire farmhouse.
Swan Group House
A large house in the heart of Stackpole, with walks from the doorstep in every direction.
Shearwater Group House
A large house in the heart of Stackpole, with walks from the doorstep in every direction.
Little Milford Lodge
An apartment in the Cleddau woodlands on the Little Milford estate, close to Haverfordwest.
Upcoming events
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About Southwood Estate
For many, one of the iconic views of Pembrokeshire is the open expanse of St Bride’s Bay greeting you as you approach Newgale.
In 2003, we were left the Southwood Estate as a generous legacy by Mrs Maurer. She loved this part of the world and hoped that we would look after its special qualities for the benefit of the nation.
Southwood Farm, with its magnificent range of Victorian buildings, stands proudly in the landscape. We’re using this place as our home farm for north Pembrokeshire. The extensive network of traditional field boundaries provides a timeless feel to the landscape as well as a home for wildlife.
Starting from Newgale beach, one of the longest in Wales, why not walk the coast path to Maidenhall Point and return inland through wildlife-rich farmland and the charming wooded valley below Southwood Farm? Here's the route with things to look out for
Our work
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Our work at Southwood Estate
Find out more about our restoration and conservation projects at Southwood.