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Walking
Maps and guides of the local area are available at the bookshop in The
Pebbles, St . Davids.
The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path meanders around the peninsular, over
high cliff tops, rugged promontories and into a succession of sandy
coves and beaches. It is a perfect paradise for walkers, and inland,
too, are footpaths, bridle paths, old green lanes and ancient pilgrim
ways. Easy round walks can be taken from the campsite from 2 to 14 miles
or longer completely away from the main roads!
Music
The cathedral is a local music centre, with choral evensong, organ
recitals and choral music from artists of international reputation.
Dining and Eating Out
There are at least 12 restaurants and coffee shops to choose from in St Davids alone, catering for all pockets.
Outdoor Pursuits
Tyr-y-Felin Outdoor Centre - St Davids -
Tel: 01437 720391
Nationally recognised. Approved by BSA, BCU and WTB. Qualified
instructors introduce you to a wide range of exciting pursuits:
surfing, windsurfing, sea canoeing, kayaking, abseiling and climbing,
mountain biking and assault course. All sessions are supervised by
qualified instructors and are suitable for people aged 8 - 80. Special
"Young Adventurer" day for 8-12 year olds. Child minding and baby
sitting available.
Fishing
Sea fishing is excellent from the rocks at Caerfai point, St Non's, and
at Ogof Golchfa between Porthlysgi and Porth Clais. Angling trips from
St Justinian and Solva - details from the Tourist Information Centre in
St Davids - 01437 720392.
Sailing and Boating
Launching - slipways and public boat parks are at nearby Porthclais
harbour and Fishguard. There are also slipways at Whitesands bay and
Solva harbour. Boat trips along the coast and around Ramsey Island from
St Justinian, Whitesands Bay and Solva. Landing trips to Ramsey Island
from St Justinian - details from the Tourist Information Centre St
Davids - 01437 720392.
Riding
Bowling Riding School - Rudbaxton, tv Haverfordwest - Tel: 01437 87257
Centre for riding for disabled and Pembrokeshire College for their
equine courses.
Dolrhanog Riding Centre - Newport - Tel: 01239 820432 Horse and pony treks across the peaks of the Preseli hills.
East Nolton Riding Stables - Nolton - 01437 710360 Riding over sandy
beaches and farmland overlooking St Brides Bay. Hendre Eynon Riding
Centre - 01437 720474 Escorted rides daily, hourly and afternoon rides,
day courses. Maesgwynne Farm - Fishguard - 01348 872659 One hour and
half-day treks, riding lessons. Creche facilities available.
Golf
St Davids City Golf Club - Whitesands - Tel: 01348 831607
Situated 2 miles west of St Davids in a splendid position overlooking
Whitesands Bay. The course is a 9-hole, 5911 yard SSS 70, 18-tee links
course, Open all year. The clubhouse has showers, toilets and changing
facilities. 19th hole at the adjacent Whitzsands Bay Hotel. Visitors
welcome - no booking needed. Fees £8 per day
Swimming Pools
St Davids School - Tel: 0 1437 720428
Arts & Crafts
John Williams Slate Craft and Engraving Workshop -Nun Street, St Davids -Tel: 01437 720498
John Williams is a native St Davids craftsman who hand carves Welsh
slate producing house plaques, numbers, sundials, commemorative and
memorial work. Visitors welcome to call in and see a rural craft of
Wales.
Jim Harries, Woodturner- Siop Fach, Mathry - Tel: 01348 831379
The woodtumers can be seen at work. Fruit and salad bowls, bread and
cheese boards, soup bowls, named eggcups and many more wooden gifts.
High quality fumiture is a speciality- Welsh dressers, tables and
chairs and four-poster beds. Open all year, 7 days a week.
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