Local Walks
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Here are a few suggested local walks, all starting from The Coach House (marked with a red star). The purple highlight route is the actual footpath (not always on the official right of way).
1. The Cromlech
“Hanging Stone” cromlech (red arrow on the map below) – cromlech is a Welsh word for a dolmen or ancient burial chamber – is very picturesque, and offers a panoramic view to the south. About 2km / 1 mile.
2. Hearson Farm.
Through woods by a stream on the southerly part, and across fields with views near Hearson Farm. About 2km / 1 mile.
3. Westfield Pill
Across fields, a stream and along a wooded valley, then by Westfield Pill, which is a freshwater lake and a nature reserve. Plenty of birds to see on the Pill. About 2.5km / 1.5 miles.
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4. Llangwm valley
If walking clockwise, over the ridge at Sardis, dropping down to a wooded stream valley towards Llangwm, back along a green lane, and over the ridge at Hill Mountain. About 6 km / 3.5 miles.
5. Neyland Marina
A linear walk across the fields, around Westfield Pill, down the old “Brunel Way” railway track to Neyland Marina. Manila’s Cafe serves light lunches, tea and cake. About 8km / 5 miles.
6. Benton Castle
A walk down to Benton Wood (if going anticlockwise), past Benton Castle (private), and through the woods to Llangwm Ferry alongside the Cleddau estuary. Great views across the water to the Preseli Hills. The red highlight route (past Benton Farm) can shorten the walk in either direction. About 12 km / 7 miles.
