Strumble Head

Strumble Head is a spectacular place to visit at anytime, when strong gales fiercely pound these shores the scene can be dramatic as the waves crash onto the rocks below. But when the sun shines it provides one of the best views on the Pembrokeshire coast. There is an Iron Age hill fort called Garn Fawr and the climb to the summit is the highest point on the head, with spectacular views and the remains of the fort clearly viewed.

Strumble Head is one of the best sites in the UK to view cetaceans particularly the porpoise that can be spotted in the tidal races around the headland with modest binoculars. Public cetacean watches are frequently organized by Sea Trust. Seals can often be spotted in the waters beneath the lighthouse. Recently a wartime lookout post was converted for use by the public as a shelter from the wind for wildlife fans and was opened by popular TV Star - Bill Oddie. The shelter provides the perfect lookout for birdwatchers and has become a very popular spot to catch the many species that inhabit and migrate through this area.

Just to the left of the observation building lies the now unmanned and automatic lighthouse on a small islet called Ynys Meicel. The light can be seen by shipping at a range of 26 miles. It is an enchanting place to spend some time and may it always remain so.