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where events are regularly held. Take a
gentle stroll to the only restored tidal
mill in Wales, and inspect the large
11th-century Carew Cross nearby,
one of the best examples of its type
in Wales, with fine Celtic knot work.
ª Head back to A477 and turn right,
then fork left on A4075 to Pembroke,
straight over roundabout and left
on B4319 to Bosherston. Drive on
to coast (road passes military firing
range; check 01646 662 367 for
closures). Park at St Govan’s Head.
0 St Govan’s Chapel
Bosherston, Pembrokeshire; SA71 5DP
An ancient Christian cell, St Govan’s
Chapel is set into a steep cliff on the Above The spectacular cliff coastline, home to
southernmost tip of Pembrokeshire. q Solva St Govan’s Chapel
It was probably founded in the 6th Pembrokeshire; SA62 6UU
century by the followers of St Govan; The jewel of the Pembrokeshire Coast EAT AND DRINK
the chapel is at least 11th century. National Park, Solva is the ideal location
St Govan’s identity is unknown, but for walking, sailing or simply relaxing TENBY
most experts favour St Gobham, among the galleries, restaurants and The Bay Tree moderate
Abbot of Dairinis in County shops. Used as a smuggling Set in charming Tudor Square, the Bay
Wexford, who visited and centre and later a busy port, Tree has an excellent menu of hearty
bistro-style food and a cordial ambience.
stayed until his death in Solva has a lovely harbour Tudor Square, SA70 7AJ; 01834 843
AD 586. He is said to have set in a cleft in the coastline. 516; www.baytreetenby.co.uk
lived as a hermit, keeping A walk on the cliffs above The Mooring moderate
a lookout for marauding the inlet is recommended. This is a cosy café by day and bistro by
pirates, the scourge of The summer Solva Regatta night. It serves dishes such as Welsh
the local population, from sees a series of fun events, rarebit burger and rib-eye steak.
Lundy Island. It is said that including a popular raft Upper Frog St, SA70 7JD; 01834 844 068
the number of steps to Design from Solva race.A little way north lies Ocean Restaurant moderate
the chapel (approximately Woollen Mill Solva Woollen Mill (open Overlooking the harbour, the Ocean
74) is never the same on the Mon–Fri; Jul–Sep: also at has an Italian bias and serves pizzas,
way up as on the way down. Be weekends; www.solvawoollenmill.co.uk), pastas, steaks and fish dishes.
St Julian’s Street, SA70 7AY; 01834 844
sure to stop off at Bosherston to with a working waterwheel, making 536; www.tenby-oceanrestaurant.co.uk
visit the craft shop, tea house or pub, flat-weave carpets and coverings.
and admire the gorgeous lily ponds. ª From the Woollen Mill, turn right AROUND TENBY
ª Return to Pembroke and on to A477 past the quarry and on to the A487. Turn St Brides Hotel Restaurant expensive
across the toll bridge, then A4076 to left for St Davids. Either park on out­ North of Tenby, on the A478, then the
B4316, this hotel restaurant has glorious
Haverfordwest. Drive through town skirts by the visitor centre and walk in, sea views. The menu uses local produce
on A487 to Solva. Park in the Harbour or carry on and over the roundabout to such as Welsh beef and lamb.
Inn car park at the near end of town. the cathedral car park on Quickwell Hill. St Brides Hill, Saundersfoot, SA69
9NH; 01834 812 304; www.stbrides
Below The pretty inlet harbour of Solva, once used for smuggling spahotel.com
SOLVA
Cambrian Inn moderate
Pies, burgers, locally caught fish and
more adventurous dishes are on offer
in this former coaching inn.
6 Main Street, SA62 6UU; 01437 721
210; www.thecambrianinn.co.uk
AROUND SOLVA
The Rising Sun Inn moderate
A family-run inn serving food prepared
with local produce and real ales.
Pelcomb Bridge, Haverfordwest,
Pembrokeshire, SA62 6EA; 01437 765
171; www.therisingsunwest.co.uk
Eat and Drink: inexpensive, under £25; moderate, £25–£50; expensive, over £50

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