HIDDEN GEMS
(^1) BLACK TAR
The main attraction of this hamlet, moorings
and anchorage is that there is nothing here
but tranquil scenery and silence. Situated
just short of the junction of the Eastern and
Western Cleddau, we like to anchor north
of the moorings under the trees so we can
watch the wading birds on Sprinkle Pill mudflats.
(^2) CRESSWELL QUAY
The Cresswell River joins the Daugleddau
at Lawrenny and offers a wonderful high tide
exploration opportunity. At the creek’s head
lie ruined castle walls, a few houses and
a solid quay with a stony bottom that precludes
drying out. Apart from pleasant walks, the
main attraction is the friendly and old-fashioned
Cresselly Arms handily placed behind the
quay. Don’t expect to eat here – a bag of pork
scratchings and beer served from a jug is the
order of the day.
(^3) EAST ANGLE
Sheltered from the prevailing south-west winds,
this bay offers drying and deep-water options
for visiting yachts. As ever, shoal draft boats
have a shorter dinghy run ashore where visitors
can visit the village, its shop, the Hibernia Inn,
the castle and the church. The sandy beach of
West Angle is a short walk away, and the Old
Point House overlooking the moorings is an
ideal place to refresh while admiring your boat.
(^4) SANDY HAVEN
Although only accessible by yachts able to take
the ground, I can’t resist including this shallow
creek. When the tide is out, it is the preserve
of walkers, family groups, and horse riders.
When the tide is high, it transforms into
a flooded private nature reserve virtually
devoid of humanity.
Fin-keel boats can
anchor off and enjoy
a spot of dinghy
creek crawling or
stretch their legs on
the excellent beach
and coastal path.
(^5) DALE
The bay is full of moorings, the pontoon
is a hub of activity, and dinghies, kayaks,
and paddleboarders weave between
anchored boats. A floating pontoon offers
berthing for visiting yachts, while Dale Yacht
Club and the renowned Griffin Inn give
a reason to inflate
the dinghy. A popular
centre for sailing and
holidaymakers alike, fine
beaches are a short walk
away and the coastal
path offers the more
active a scenic option.
A LONG WEEKEND
Yachts racing past Dale are
part of the healthy sailing
scene in Milford Haven
Moor up for a pint and
a packet of pork scratchings
at the Cresselly Arms
Milford
Haven
St Bride’s
Bay
Freshwater
West
River
Cresswell
River
Carew
Pembroke
River
Cleddau
River
St Ann’s
Head Old PointHouse
Cleddau
Bridge
Cresselly
Daugleddau Arms
Hiberia
Inn
Griffin
Inn
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Cleddau
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Bay AngleBay
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Cleddau
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PEMBROKESHIRE
WALES
Black Tar
Cresswell
Quay
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Angle
Sandy
Haven
Dale
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Haven
Pembroke
Pembroke
Dock
Dale Lawrenny
Yacht
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