The Pembrokeshire landscape is filled with the remnants of our prehistoric past.. Neolithic cromlechs, or dolmens, being some of the most iconic of these sites. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to visit first, so here’s a list we’ve put together of the most impressive cromlechi in the area..
1. Pentre Ifan
This iconic monument is arguably the finest, not only in Pembrokeshire, but all of Wales. characterised by it’s impressive size and striking silhouette, complemented by stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
The massive capstone rests on the fine tips of three uprights, about 2.5m high and estimated to date back 6000 years. This is a site filled with legends.. Is this a portal to the Welsh otherworld?.. To learn all about Pentre Ifan and it’s history and legends, check out our video –
Access:
Pentre Ifan is fairly easy to access, with a small number of parking spots available on the road next to the field. Still regarded as sacred by many, and popular with tourists and locals alike.. we should give fair warning, this place can get quite busy.
A beautiful monument with stunning views of the Preseli Hills. Sadly, one of the supporting stones has a large crack. Who knows how long it will remain standing?..
Access:
There is no designated parking at this site, so we park in Moylegrove and walk along the road until you reach the public footpath. Then follow the track up the the field in which it lies. There is evidence of cattle in the field, which is a shame considering the broken upright, but so far we have been lucky and not encountered them!
This beautiful Cromlech sits in a field overlooking Abercastle Harbour and the Irish Sea. It’s fat, rounded capstone is perched on only three out of the six large upright stones. The structure is estimated to be around 5000 years old. Modern christianised legends says the capstone was lifted into place by a St Samson, using just his little finger.
Access:
We like to park at the carpark in Abercastle and follow the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path for about a mile up to Carreg Samson. At busy times of year this carpark gets very busy and spaces are limited, but the walk from here is stunning. Alternatively, visitors to Carreg Samson tend to park on the grass verge along the main road near the entrance to Longhouse farm. Remember to never restrict access to fields or driveways. This is also currently a working farm so there may well be tractors about when you visit.
Here is our video covering Carreg Samson –
In the 1970s, Professor W. F. Grimes led an excursion to the site and did noted the holes on the capstone as ‘possible cup-marks’.
Access:
This monument is on a public footpath which can be accessed from the roads surrounding it. Click the images to see the OS maps on Bing.
We have a video where we go into more detail of these sites over on our YouTube –
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