CountrysidePembrokeshire4.1
Arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Cleddau Woodlands are two ancient oak woods, Lawrenny and Little Milford, on either side of the Daugleddau estuary, where four rivers combine. The woodland is believed to date back to at least the 11th century and its oak was still routinely coppiced in the 1920s; around Hook and Little Milford lie the remains of limekilns and former coal mines. Salt marsh and mudflats draw egrets, wigeon and grey herons, redstarts and pied flycatchers use the old trees, and the scarce brown hairstreak butterfly flies here. The Trust's Lawrenny walk is a three-mile circuit from Lawrenny Quay through the steep-sided wood, along the shore of Garron Pill and back by road, with a high-tide alternative. Dogs are welcome under close control. Reviewers love the gnarled trees, the glimpses of the river below and the quayside tearoom. Tips from visitors: the start is poorly signed, so park by the quay and follow the footpath signs through the boatyard, wear good shoes for the rough paths, and consider returning on the path by the church instead of the road.
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Dog friendly
Starts and ends at Lawrenny Quay (grid ref SN015065); 3 miles (4.8km) circular, about 1 hour 45 minutes, moderate difficulty. Varied terrain: narrow woodland path, firm but sometimes slippery/muddy foreshore, and some road walking; a high-tide alternative route is available at Garron Pill.
