Ceibwr Bay is about a 15-minute walk from Moylegrove: a small bay with a stony beach. The village also has a centre with distinctive buildings, a collapsed cave connected to the sea, and an Iron Age hillfort near the cave. Those looking to combine coastal scenery, walking trails and history on one trip will find several clearly distinct points of interest here.

A village between countryside and coast

The village centre is characterised by traditionally painted cottages, grey stone chapels and two stone river bridges. The houses, chapels and bridges offer different ways to experience Moylegrove as a village. If you would like to take in the built character of the village as well as the coast during your stay, the centre is a focus in its own right. Colour, stone and river crossings shape different parts of the village landscape and contrast with the bay.

Cave and hillfort

On the coast, Pwll-y-Wrach, the “Witches’ Cauldron”, is a collapsed cave. Its roof forms a blowhole; a narrow passage connects the cave to the sea. The opening in the roof and the passage to the water are two distinct features of the same cave. This sets Pwll-y-Wrach apart from Ceibwr Bay: the stony beach is the focus at the bay, while at Pwll-y-Wrach it is the cave formation. These are two different points of interest when comparing coastal destinations.

Castell Treriffith, an Iron Age hillfort, lies near Pwll-y-Wrach. Its archaeological classification offers a different emphasis from the beach and cave: here, the point of reference is a named Iron Age site. If you are equally interested in nature and history, you can weigh these attractions separately. The fort complements the natural features without merging with them into a single attraction.

Walking and getting around

The walking information helps distinguish the destination from the character of the route. The “Cardigan to Moylegrove” route ends in Moylegrove; the Ceibwr/Moylegrove path has a steep section at Witches’ Cauldron. One detail identifies an endpoint, while the other describes a specific stretch. When choosing a route, you can therefore consider both your preferred destination and the section described. The bay, cave and fort appeal to different interests; the steep section, by contrast, is information about the nature of a path.

The seasonal Poppit Rocket 405, which allows passengers to board and alight on request, is listed as a public transport option for the Ceibwr/Moylegrove walk. Its seasonal operation is important when choosing when to travel. Check the timetable for your travel dates before setting out, so you can take this option into account in your plans.

Choosing your stay

If coastal scenery is your main interest, the short walk to the bay is a practical point to consider. If you are also interested in the village, the cottages, chapels and bridges offer a separate aspect to explore. Those considering a walk can also take the steep section into account when choosing a route. Walking distance, village character and path conditions are distinct criteria when planning a stay in Moylegrove.

Discover more destinations: Porthgain, Castlemartin, Rosemarket, Llanfyrnach, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Treffynnon, Crymych

For the full travel guide: Pembrokeshire.