Bosherston
Lily Ponds
Bosherton, Pembrokeshire |
Location Guide |
| Bosherston has become famous for its lily ponds. They are
located on the
south-eastern side of the Castlemartin Peninsula. They were formed by the Stackpole Estate in the
18th-19th centuries by blocking three narrow limestone valleys and they are
now protected as a nature reserve.
As well as being noted for its otters, waterfowl and water lilies, the
Ponds have good stocks of coarse fish, particularly pike and tench, with
roach, perch, and eels also present.
Fishing is by permit only which are
available from Ye Olde Worlde Café, Bosherston.
It is within the
Pembrokeshire Coast National
Park.
Also See Nearby
attractions:
Bosherton Fort
and nearby is the secluded
Barafundle Bay
with its wide expanse of
sand and usually few people. |
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This Picture
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Further information Grid
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Planning Grid
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Location: |
Bosherton
Lily Ponds, Pembrokeshire |
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Grid Reference |
SR971948 |
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Getting there: |
From Pembroke
take the B4319 and take the turning on the right to Bosherton between St
Petrox and Merrion. |
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Access: |
From the car
park follow the path across footbridge. |
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Parking: |
Car Park in
Bosherston |
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Facilities: |
Cafe in
Bosherton and picnic site nearby |
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Things To Do,
See and Photograph: |
Lily Ponds and
nearby sandy Barafundle Bay. |
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What to take: |
Wide angle lenses, tripod |
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Nature watching: |
Otters,
waterfowl, coarse fish such as pike, tench, roach, perch |
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Address: |
Bosherston
Nr Stackpole
Pembrokeshire |
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Postcode: |
SA71 |
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Telephone: |
01646 661216 |
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