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Spring arrives early in the Peninsula and the area is beautiful with an
abundance and variety of flowers and birds. The campsite is only a few
hundred yards from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path with its miles of
spectacular scenery. The offshore islands of Skomer, Grassholm and
Ramsey are famous for their resident and migrant birds and grey seal
colonies. The surrounding countryside is a haven for badgers, seen on a
late spring evening.
In May the abundance of wild flowers on the cliffs produce truly
breathtaking scenery - among the most beautiful in the British Isles.
Summer pursuits include swimming or relaxing on the sands at the nearby
beaches of Caerfai and Whitesands, or, for the energetic, surfing,
windsurfing, boating, fishing, pony trekking and golf, and there are
many castles, islands and ancient monuments to visit.
In September seals swim between Porthstinian and Treginnis, where they
breed in the sheltered coves and in October the mother seals can be
seen suckling their young.
Autumn is long and mild. Walk along the Coast Path to see the newborn
seal pups in the quiet coves. Visit prehistoric monuments, the iron-age
hill-fort at Caerfai and neolithic burial chambers on Carn Llidi. In autumn the heather and gorse on St Davids Head create spectacular
patches of purple and gold. The rare parasitic plant, Dodder, is to be
found on the heather and gorse opposite Carreg yr Esgob (Bishop's Rock).
Christmas and New Year. St Davids with its cathedral and mild weather
forms an ideal setting for family reunions or a quiet, secluded break.
Choral and orchestral concerts are organised in the cathedral and
choral evensong is sung by the Cathedral Choir.
Whatever the season there is something for both young and old, indolent
and energetic. Aber Mawr, Porthlysgi, Porth-melgan and Pwlderi are just
some of the tiny bays to explore.
At hand is Ramsey, a few minutes sailing time from St Justinian's with seals basking below cliffs, soaring with kittiwakes.
Scramble up Carn Llidi or Pen Berri on a clear day, to be rewarded with
a glimpse of Ireland, laze on Whitesands beach, a surfer's paradise,
wander down flower-strewn lanes between disused mills and tiny coves,
once bustling medieval trading ports, or participate in "Adventure
Activities" organised by the National Park and Outdoor Pursuit Centres
- surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing, kayaking, abseiling and climbing,
mountain biking or pony trekking.
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