Garn Fawr


The section of coast between Porthgain and Fishguard is one of the most remote of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, sheltering ancient monuments, dramatic cliffs and rocky coves. Rising above everything is the rocky summit of Garn Fawr (213m), topped by ditches and heaped stones that once protected an Iron Age fort. Immediately below is the little cove of Pwll Deri. The sea cliffs here reach 137m and offer expansive views over the sometimes turbulent Irish Sea. Seals, dolphins and sharks can often be seen in the water below.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby attractions

1. Strumble Head

1.48 MILES

On wild and rocky Strumble Head, a lighthouse beams out its signal as high-speed ferries thunder past on their way to Ireland. Jutting into the sea from…

2. St Gwyndaf's Church

2.32 MILES

At the heart of the tiny village of Llanwnda, 2 miles northwest of Goodwick, 8th-century St Gwyndaf's showcases its antiquity in the carved stones,…

3. Last Invasion Gallery

4.05 MILES

Inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry, which recorded the 1066 Norman invasion at Hastings, the Fishguard Tapestry was commissioned in 1997 to commemorate the…

4. Blue Lagoon

7.72 MILES

Slate was quarried at this site on the water's edge in Abereiddi right up until 1910 and then transported by tramway to the harbour at Porthgain. After…

5. Carreg Coetan Arthur

10.27 MILES

Now surrounded by fields and houses, this little dolmen has been here for 5000 years. At first glance it looks like the capstone is securely supported by…

6. St Brynach's Church

11.71 MILES

With its overgrown castle and atmospheric church, the little village of Nevern, 2 miles east of Newport, makes a good objective for an easy walk or ride…

7. Oriel y Parc

12.05 MILES

Occupying a bold, semicircular, environmentally friendly building on the edge of town, Oriel y Parc is a winning collaboration between the Pembrokeshire…

8. St David's Cathedral

12.2 MILES

Hidden in a hollow and behind high walls, St David's Cathedral is intentionally unassuming. The valley site was chosen in the vain hope that the church…