Wild swimming
This a a fantastic wild swimming destination. Emma swims several times a week all through the winter and there are so many places from sandy beaches of Newport Sands and Poppit Sands to lesser known coves and waterfalls. Often seals accompany her on her swims and dolphins spotted. In the winter months our Hot Tub and Sauna will warm you up!
Ceibwr Cove
Just a 20 minute walk from your cottage door across fields or through wild woodland is Ceibwr Cove. We like to think this is our secret cove but it was described in The Times (‘15 best places for a really wild swim’ April 9 2022) as ‘probably one of the most lonely and dramatic sections on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Twisted and contorted black rocks are shot through with sea caves and blowholes.’ Most days you will be the only person swimming from the pebbly beach or diving off the rocks to the south of the cove know by locals as ‘The Moyle’. Bring swimming shoes.
The Witches’ Cauldron
40 minutes walking distance from Cwm Connell is the Witches’ Cauldron or Pwll-y-Wrach. Probably formed by a cave collapsed thousands of years ago there is a deep lagoon entered by a cave with a waterfall, or alternatively by swimming through one of two sea caves at low tide. On a sunny day the turquoise colour of the pools is stunning. There are often seal pups in the Autumn as their mothers land them there while searching for food and also teach them to swim there. Between September and the end of November there is no swimming in the cauldron in case the seals are disturbed.
Swimming in Rosebush Quarry
You can swim in the quarry at the end of walking The Golden Way but it’s worth a visit in it’s own right. Set in an abandoned slate mine high in the Preseli hills this spring fed quarry pool is a wonderfully refreshing dip in a magical spot.
Ffyonne Falls
Ffynone Waterfall is a hidden gem just a short drive away inland. The waterfall is on the Dulas River which leads into an unspoilt valley in the woods. Set in a stunning landscape of waterways and ancient woodland. It is fun to try and swim towards the falls but they are so strong you can’t get close!
