CARREG Y BARCUD
Landowner
The National Trust and private ownership.
Facilities
- There are no facilities at this site, the
nearest car park is at Caerbwdi and the nearest public phone
is on the main St Davids road.
- There is no recognised parking area at Carreg
Y Barcud and visitors should make every effort to avoid causing
disturbance to locals by keeping passing places, gateways and
access drives clear.
- Visitors are advised to park at the National
Trust Car Park in Caerbwdi.
Description
Access to Carreg Y Barcud is normally via the public footpath
at Trelerw or along the Coast Path from the car park at Caerbwdi.
Trelerw is a working farm the roadside within the hamlet is private
and needs to be kept clear for agricultural machinery. The site
lies within St.David’s Peninsula Site of Special Scientific
Interest, designated for its geological and biological interest.
It also lies within the proposed Special Area of Conservation.
The St. David’s Peninsula Coast is nationally important
for its maritime vegetation, especially the sea cliff heath, sea
cliff grassland and crevice/ledge communities.
Scheduled Ancient monuments can be found at Caerbwdi Bay and the
fort site to the west.
The site is grazed by National Trust Ponies.
Activities
Climbing. Carreg y Barcud offers fine slab climbing and most
routes can be reached without the need for abseil. Over the years
the thin soils at the cliff top which support the lovely flowery
grassland have eroded due to trampling. When racking up or lounging
please try to keep to hard rock surfaces rather than the undamaged
turf.
Important Information
National Trust byelaws apply to the area, these should be complied
with at all times.
All those using the tidal zone should be aware of its movements
for the day.
Climbers should use established tracks to gain access to routes.
Gardening of routes should be avoided.
Cars must not be parked on the access road to Trelerw, visitors
should park in the car park in Caerbwdi.
The cliffs are covered by BMC, Pembroke Guide Book.
Useful Contact Numbers
- The National Trust – 01646 661359
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park –
0845 345 7275
- Milford Haven Coast Guard – 01646 690909
- Countryside Council for Wales - 01646 636736
THERE IS A PUBLIC TELEPHONE ON THE MAIN ROAD FROM SOLVA TO ST.
DAVID’S
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