St. Govans Head

Less than two months since his last visit, the almost irresistible magnetic pull of the majestic Pembrokeshire Coast line drew Butterballs to Lydstep, where he based himself for a short Summer break.



Using the good weather conditions he explored an area 3 miles to the west on the first morning walking to Skrinkle Cove.





The beach at Broad Haven is the best he has ever seen anywhere - "as I rounded a mound it was a staggering site really - totally unspoilt and run by National Trust". It is one of Pembrokeshire's finest beaches in terms of the water quality, its south-facing location and dramatic cliff views backed by sand dunes and expansive National Trust woodland and lily ponds.



On the second day he headed east to the Ministry Of Defence firing range at Penally, passing Gillar Point which is the nearest area of land to Caldey Island.



One of the highlights of his stay was a visit to St. Govans Head where he went in search of St. Govans Chapel. This was built in a fissure in the cliff face in the 13th century.





This he discovered at the bottom of a long flight of stone steps. The present small vaulted chapel of local limestone was built over a cave although the site may have been of monastic importance since the 5th century



We are blessed that with both the Gower Peninsular and Pembrokeshire National Park we have such area’s of outstanding natural beauty on our doorstep and within such easy reach.