Portheiddy Moor, Abereiddy

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Portheiddy Moor is a Site of Special Scientific Interest a little to the east of Abereiddy in Pembrokeshire, South Wales. It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since July 1987 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological elements: a "diverse example of grazed fen-meadow with springs, swamp and tall fen amongst extensive flushed communities". The site has an area of 9.5 hectares and is managed by Natural Resources Wales. ()

Area: 23.48 acres (0.0367 mi²)Coordinates: 51°56'14"N, 5°11'46"W

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Portheiddy Moor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Davids Bishops Palace, St David's Cathedral, Chapel of St Non, Whitesands Bay.

4.9 miSW
Historical place, Palace
St Davids Bishops Palace, St Davids
126 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Britain's smallest city, St Davids, the Bishops Palace is a historical landmark that captivates visitors with its medieval grandeur and architectural splendor. This impressive ruin, located adjacent to the magnificent St Davids Cathedral, offers...
4.9 miSW
Historical place, National park, Sacred and religious sites
St David's Cathedral, St Davids
125 min walk • St Davids Cathedral is situated in St Davids in the county of Pembrokeshire, near the most westerly point of Wales.
5.4 miSW
Church
Chapel of St Non, St Davids
139 min walk • The Chapel of St Non is located on the coast near St David's in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. Held by tradition to mark the birthplace of St David, the ruin cannot be accurately dated but is unusual in that it is aligned north–south rather than the usual east–west. Near to the ruined chapel is a retreat, a modern chapel and a holy well.
5.2 miSW
Beach
Whitesands Bay, St Davids
134 min walk • Whitesands Bay is a Blue Flag beach situated on the St David's peninsula in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales. Whitesand Bay, on some maps, located 2 miles west of St.
3.3 miS
Historical place, Watermill
Solva Woollen Mill, Solva
86 min walk • Solva Woollen Mill is a woollen mill in the village of Middle Mill, about one mile from Solva, Pembrokeshire, Wales, that has been in operation since 1907.
4.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Carn Llidi, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
117 min walk • Carn Llidi is a hill east of St David's Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Carn Llidi and its surrounding area is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The 594 feet rocky hill stands in a prominent and isolated position dominating Whitesands Bay.
6 miNE
Shopping, Watermill
Melin Tregwynt, Abercastle
153 min walk • Melin Tregwynt is a woollen mill in the hamlet of Tregwynt in the parish of Granston, Pembrokeshire, Wales. A mill has stood on this site since 1819 taking fleeces from the sheep farms of the area, carding and spinning them into woollen yarn and then weaving the yarn into cloth and blankets.
5.3 miSW
Prehistoric site
Coetan Arthur, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
135 min walk • Coetan Arthur dolmen, also known as Arthur's Quoit is the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber. It dates from around 3000 BCE.
4.4 miSE
Church
St Teilo's Church, Newgale
112 min walk • St Teilo's Church, Llandeloy, is a redundant church in the village of Llandeloy, Pembrokeshire, Wales, dedicated to Saint Teilo. It has been designated by Cadw as a Grade II listed building, and is under the care of the Friends of Friendless Churches.
5.2 miNE
Beach
Abermawr, Abercastle
133 min walk • Abermawr is a stretch of coastline and is regarded as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Abermawr is a mostly shingle beach with marsh and woodland behind it.
3.7 miNE
Prehistoric site
Carreg Samson, Abercastle
95 min walk • Carreg Samson is a 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmen located half a mile west of Abercastle near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.