MARTIN’S HAVEN

Landowner

The National Trust.

Facilities

Car Park (Charge in summer) .
Public Toilets.
Emergency Telephone.
Information points for the Wildlife Trust West Wales and Countryside Council for Wales.

Description

Part of the site lies within the Deer Park, Marloes Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and the whole site lies within the Skomer Marine Nature Reserve (which extends to the high tide line and covers the marine area). It contains features of both geological and biological interest.
It supports nationally important lichen and botanically rich ant-hills are abundant.
Chough feed on the open vegetation and the foreshore is used by breeding seals.
The harbour is used as an embarkation point for boats to and around Skomer, see ‘Coast to Coast’ or Tourist Information Centres for details of sailing times.
It is also a popular launch site for diving groups.
The walled Deer Park was part of the St. Bride’s Estate, the wall itself is part of the SSSI, it runs parallel to the iron-age embankment on the western side of the channel formed by glacial meltwater. The channel then forms the harbour of Martin’s Haven.
The Deer Park is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Important Information

The site is owned by The National Trust and their byelaws apply, visitors must comply with these at all times.
Vehicles launching boats must be left clear of the access road to the harbour; they should be left in the car park after launching.
The Deer Park is grazed; dogs should be kept under control at all times.
Fires should not be lit and camping is not allowed other than on designated sites.
Cycling is not allowed other than on roads and bridleways.
Visitors should be aware that the coast path can pass close to the cliff edge and care should be taken.
All those using the tidal zone should be aware of its movements for the day and be aware that under certain tidal and weather conditions there can be treacherous currents. This particularly applies around the islands.
Those using the Skomer Marine Nature Reserve should follow the code of conduct provided by the Countryside Council for Wales in its ‘user guide’ to the reserve.

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
Wildlife Trust West Wales - 01239 621212
Cambria Archaeology - 01558 823121

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE BY TOILET BLOCK