PENALLY CLIFFS
Landowner
The Ministry of Defence, Tenby Golf Club, National Park and private
ownership. The car park next to the railway station is owned by
the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Facilities
- Car parking next to train station.
- Toilets in car park.
- Wheelchair access to the beach - but beach
itself is soft sand.
- There is a public telephone outside Penally
Camp.
Description
The site lies within the Lydstep Head to Tenby Burrows Site of
Special Scientific Interest. The area is of special interest for
its sea-cliff vegetation and for its numerous rare and scarce
plants, including five nationally area species.
The carboniferous limestone cliffs include many caves, arches,
blowholes and crevices.
Climbing is popular along the cliffs.
The coast path must not be obstructed with belay ropes or other
equipment.
Belays must never be attached to fence posts.
Permission from the land owner must be sought before putting in
permanent belay fixtures.
Anyone canoeing off Tenby South beach should be aware that there
may be strong currents in certain weather/tidal conditions. For
information contact the coast guard.
Important Information
MOD Information
Penally firing range covers some of the area. The range is used
for live firing, visitors must comply with the instructions and
byelaws contained on the notice boards. Red flags fly at times
of firing when access is forbidden.
The coast path will be redirected when firing is occurring. (See
map).
Other Information
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.
Climbers should avoid ‘gardening’ routes.
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.
The rocky shore can be sensitive, specimens should not be removed
from the area.
The Beach is cleaned by Pembrokeshire County Council.
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
- Penally Camp - 01834 842358
PUBLIC TELEPHONE NEXT TO PENALLY CAMP
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