LYDSTEP

Landowner

The National Trust.

Facilities

• Car parks on headland.
• Public Telephones available in Lydstep village and in the holiday park.
• Wheel chair access can be gained onto the headland but the ground can be rough.

Description

The site lies within the Lydstep Head to Tenby Burrows Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site is of special interest for its sea-cliff vegetation and for its numerous rare and scarce plants, including five nationally rare species.
The cliffs provide nest sites for Guillemot and Razorbill. A pair of chough nest on the Headland.
Thrift, Spring Squill, Kidney Vetch and Wild Thyme are among the flowers that can be seen in spring.
The site is currently grazed to keep back scrub vegetation and encourage maritime heathland to flourish.
The area is popular for climbing, Mother Carey’s kitchen is most commonly used. It should be noted that agreed climbing restrictions are in place, visitors should refer to the notices on site and the National Park ‘Agreed Cliff Climbing Restrictions’ leaflets. A ‘no bolting’ ethic covers all the sea cliffs in the area. ‘Gardening’ destroys vulnerable crevice and ledge communities and must be avoided.
The old quarry to the east of the site is suitable for abseiling, groups wishing to use the area should contact the National Trust.
Belay stakes are in place on the site but permission must be gained from the National Trust before putting in any new stakes.
Coasteering routes have been agreed for use around the cliffs, new groups wishing to use the site should contact the National Trust. Any new routes should be discussed with the National Trust.
The site is popular for fishing off the cliffs, care should be taken when approaching fishing sites and any tracks leading to the sites should be used rather than using new routes.

Important Information

The area is covered by National Trust Byelaws, these are set out on notice boards in the car park.
Visitors should be aware of the steep cliffs and rock formations and the danger they pose.
Plants and flowers should never be picked, trampled or up-rooted.
Fires should not be lit and camping is not permitted in the area.
Dogs should be kept under control at all times to avoid disturbance to people, wildlife and livestock.
Cycling is not permitted other than on roads and bridleways.
Visitors using the tidal zone must familiarise themselves with its movements for the day. Care should be taken when exploring caves at the site.

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

TELEPHONES ARE SITUATED IN THE HOLIDAY PARK AND LYDSTEP VILLAGE