Broad Moor

Downs, Moorland in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Broad Moor

Houses at Targate
Houses at Targate Credit: David Medcalf

Broad Moor is a picturesque expanse of moorland located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated in the southern part of the county, it covers an area of approximately 2 square kilometers. The moorland is characterized by its undulating terrain, covered with heather, grasses, and scattered gorse bushes.

The landscape of Broad Moor offers breathtaking views, with its wide open spaces and rolling hills. It is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, as it is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The moorland supports a variety of bird species, including skylarks, meadow pipits, and stonechats, as well as occasional sightings of rare raptors such as merlins and hen harriers.

The moorland is also home to several species of small mammals, including rabbits, voles, and shrews. Visitors may also come across the occasional adder or common lizard basking in the sun. In the summer months, the moorland comes alive with the vibrant colors of wildflowers, including heather, foxgloves, and orchids.

Broad Moor is easily accessible, with footpaths and trails crisscrossing the area, allowing visitors to explore its beauty on foot or by bike. The surrounding countryside offers ample parking and picnic areas, providing a perfect opportunity for families to enjoy a day out in nature.

Overall, Broad Moor is a captivating destination for those seeking tranquility, natural beauty, and a chance to immerse themselves in the wonders of the Welsh countryside.

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Broad Moor Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.743461/-4.9605034 or Grid Reference SM9509. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses at Targate
Houses at Targate
Bend in the road near Johnston View of power lines and a bend in the road between Johnston and Trooper's Inn.
Bend in the road near Johnston
View of power lines and a bend in the road between Johnston and Trooper's Inn.
Minor crossroads Minor rural crossroads between Freystrop and Rosemarket.
Minor crossroads
Minor rural crossroads between Freystrop and Rosemarket.
Crossroads at Trooper's Inn Approaching the crossroads at Trooper's Inn from Johnston.
Crossroads at Trooper's Inn
Approaching the crossroads at Trooper's Inn from Johnston.
Ordnance Survey Trig Pillar S6340 On top of banking and buried deep in a hawthorn hedge.
Ordnance Survey Trig Pillar S6340
On top of banking and buried deep in a hawthorn hedge.
Lane Entrance to Upper Basleford Between Rosemarket, Johnston and Freystrop
Lane Entrance to Upper Basleford
Between Rosemarket, Johnston and Freystrop
Westfield Hill Farm
Westfield Hill Farm
The Huntsman Inn, Rosemarket
The Huntsman Inn, Rosemarket
Bridge under disused railway line The Rosemarket to Neyland road passes under the former Johnston to Neyland railway line.
Bridge under disused railway line
The Rosemarket to Neyland road passes under the former Johnston to Neyland railway line.
Bungalow on Ashdale Lane "Deu Kerens" holiday bungalow
Bungalow on Ashdale Lane
"Deu Kerens" holiday bungalow
Houses at Broad Moor
Houses at Broad Moor
Horses in a field
Horses in a field
Farm buildings at East Moor
Farm buildings at East Moor
Convocation of the Traffic Cone and Allied Signs Union on Sardis Green
Convocation of the Traffic Cone and Allied Signs Union on Sardis Green
Tree overhanging the Rosemarket road
Tree overhanging the Rosemarket road
Foxglove Cycling around the lanes of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire in mid June, these were everywhere.
Foxglove
Cycling around the lanes of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire in mid June, these were everywhere.
Johnston to Neyland cycle path. The Johnston to Neyland cycle path, formerly the GWR railway track, crossing the minor road from Rosemarket to Johnston. Originally this was a level crossing.
Johnston to Neyland cycle path.
The Johnston to Neyland cycle path, formerly the GWR railway track, crossing the minor road from Rosemarket to Johnston. Originally this was a level crossing.
Path of LNG pipeline The Johnston to Neyland cycle path crossing the buried 48 inch pipeline, laid in 2007 to carry LNG from Milford Haven to Neath. Already (12 months later) grasses and tree planting are covering the scar.
Path of LNG pipeline
The Johnston to Neyland cycle path crossing the buried 48 inch pipeline, laid in 2007 to carry LNG from Milford Haven to Neath. Already (12 months later) grasses and tree planting are covering the scar.
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Broad Moor is located at Grid Ref: SM9509 (Lat: 51.743461, Lng: -4.9605034)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 51.743461,-4.9605034
Rosemarket
Aeroway: aerodrome
Alt Name: Dawn Til Dusk Golf Course
Lat/Long: 51.74526/-4.9642344
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