Carew Millpond – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Carew Millpond – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Carew Millpond – wheelchair walks in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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1.64km

10m

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This short but sweet loop of the beautiful Carew Millpond has loads going for it. There’s the 11th-century Carew Castle, one of the finest in the country; the lovingly restored Carew Tidal Mill, one of only five of its sort in Britain; wading birds on the millpond; and good food…

by Pembrokeshire Coast

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Waypoints

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83 m

Carew Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carew Castle was built in the late 11th century by the constable of Pembroke Castle, Gerald de Windsor. Archaeologists have found traces of an Iron Age settlement near the castle, as well as Roman pottery.
(Pembrokeshire Coast National Park)

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485 m

Carew Tidal Mill

Highlight • Monument

The first mill in Carew dates from 1542. The current building probably dates from the early 19th century and has been restored by the National Park Authority, which leases the castle and tidal mill.
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819 m

Carew Millpond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Carew mill pond fills through open flood gates as the tide rises. At high tide the doors are closed and the pond empties through sluices under the mill as the tide drops, driving two undershot water wheels.
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1.43 km

The Carew Inn

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The Carew Inn offers refreshment, good food and accommodation, all a stone's throw from the historic Carew Castle. The terrace and garden areas boast excellent views of the famous fortification, …

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1.64 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

703 m

552 m

199 m

117 m

Surfaces

902 m

645 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Today

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

11°C

15 %

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Comments

June 29, 2023

This short but sweet loop of the beautiful Carew Millpond has loads going for it. There’s the 11th-century Carew Castle, one of the finest in the country; the lovingly restored Carew Tidal Mill, one of only five of its sort in Britain; wading birds on the millpond; and good food with a warm welcome at