176. St Ann’s Head, Pembrokeshire, Haverfordwest, Wales United Kingdom

Why St. Ann’s Head?

This area is part of the Pembrokeshire Coastline Walk. It has sheer drops almost all around it, beautiful fields around it, cows, amazing views and you meet lots of people from all over the world who are walking the coastline. You can also rent a cabin right on St. Ann’s Head.

 

St. Ann's Head Lighthouse, Wales UK

 

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Cliffs

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Cliffs

Where

St. Ann’s Head is located in Wales in the county of Pembrokeshire. It sits right on the Atlantic Ocean coastline of Wales. The nearest town is Dale which is about 5km away.

How To Get Here

By Train

The Arriva Trains Wales serves the area. You can take the train to either Aberdaugleddau or Haverfordwest and then take a cab to St. Ann’s Head. There is a local cab company which is quite good called Jones’s Coastal Taxis. They are quite good and very personable.

Dale, Pembrokeshire Wales, United Kingdom - Aberdaugleddau Train Station

St. Ann’s Head, Pembrokeshire Wales, United Kingdom – Aberdaugleddau Train Station

 

Dale, Pembrokeshire Wales United Kingdom - Haverfordwest Train Station

St. Ann’s Head, Pembrokeshire Wales United Kingdom – Haverfordwest Train Station

By Plane

The nearest airport is Cardiff Airport (CWL). You will then need to take the train to either Aberdaugleddau or Haverfordwest and then take a cab to St. Ann’s Head. There is a local cab company which is quite good called Jones’s Coastal Taxis. They are quite good and very personable.

The following airlines has service to the Cardiff Airport (CWL):

BH Air (8H), Condor (DE), Eastern Airways (T3), flybe. (BE), Iberia Airlines (IB), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL), Ryanair (FR) and Vueling (VY).

By Bus

Take National Express to Steynton (for Milford Haven) or Haverfordwest, then take a cab to St. Ann’s Head. There is a local cab company which is quite good called Jones’s Coastal Taxis. They are quite good and very personable.

Dale, Pembrokeshire Wales United Kingdom - Jones's Taxi service

St. Ann’s Head, Pembrokeshire Wales United Kingdom – Jones’s Taxi service

By Car

If you are already in the region you can take the drive. Just use a service like Google Maps for directions. This is actually the best way to access this area.

By Ferry

The Irish Ferries Company serves the area from Rosslare, Ireland. It’s necessary to take a cab from Pembroke to St. Ann’s Head. You actually pass St. Ann’s Head on the ferry on your way in and out.

 

Where To Stay

The Lighthouse keepers used to stay in this area, but since the lighthouses are now abandoned and the other is automated, there’s no need. So you can rent them like my friends did when I stayed there. You may even stay at the lighthouse! You can make your bookings here. Check here as well.

You may also stay in the nearby town of Dale which has three bed and breakfasts.

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Cottages

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Cottages in St. Ann’s Head.

 

 

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Cliff Views

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Cliff Views

==>> You can find a list of places to stay in nearby Dale from TripAdvisor here.

==>> Try Airbnb.

 

Where To Eat

There are no restaurants on St. Ann’s Head. If you rent a cottage, you can make your own meals of course. The closest place to eat is in Dale. One of them is the Griffin Inn.

==>> You can find a list of restaurants in nearby Dale from TripAdvisor here.

 

What To Do

Relax! This is perfect getaway. Wake up and do nothing, watch the ships/boats go by, enjoy the fresh air, meet people walking the Pembrokeshire Coast, walk the Pembrokeshire Coast, watch cows. That’s about it. If you rent one of the lighthouses, you can get a swimming pool so you can go swimming. There’s also a beach close by. Watch the tides though!

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Old Lighthouse

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Old Lighthouse

 

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Lighthouse

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Lighthouse

 

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Car view

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Car view

 

St. Anne's Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom - Hikers

St. Ann’s Head, Haverfordwest, United Kingdom – Hikers

 

St. Ann's Head, Pembrokeshire Wales

St. Ann’s Head, Pembrokeshire Wales

==>> Here is some additional information about the Lighthouse from Trip Advisor.

==>> Here is a list of things to do in nearby Dale from Trip Advisor.

 ==>> Lonely Planet has some additional information for the nearby Dale area.

 

Additional Information

Language: English, Welsh

Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)

Visit Haverfordwest

Visit Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire-Tourism

 

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