Mill Haven

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Mill Haven

A view of St Brides Bay Looking in the direction of Newgale. Stack Rocks are prominent in the Bay.
A view of St Brides Bay Credit: Deborah Tilley

Mill Haven is a small coastal village located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated in the southwestern part of the country, the village is nestled within the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Mill Haven is positioned on the northern shore of St. Brides Bay, offering breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The village is characterized by its idyllic setting, with rolling green hills, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches. The coastline is dotted with small coves and rocky outcrops, providing opportunities for exploration and coastal walks. Mill Haven itself is a peaceful and charming village, with a small population and a close-knit community.

Despite its tranquility, Mill Haven has a rich history. The village's name is derived from the watermill that once stood on the river that flows through the area. Today, remnants of the mill can still be seen, adding to the village's character. Mill Haven is also known for its connection to the maritime industry, with a long history of fishing and boatbuilding.

The area surrounding Mill Haven offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy, including hiking, birdwatching, and water sports such as kayaking and sailing. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, a famous long-distance trail, passes through the village, providing access to the stunning coastal scenery.

In terms of amenities, Mill Haven is a relatively quiet village, with limited facilities. However, nearby towns such as Milford Haven and Haverfordwest offer a wider range of services, including shops, restaurants, and accommodations.

Overall, Mill Haven is a picturesque coastal village that provides a peaceful retreat and serves as a gateway to the natural wonders of Pembrokeshire's coastline.

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Mill Haven Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.767558/-5.1666052 or Grid Reference SM8112. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A view of St Brides Bay Looking in the direction of Newgale. Stack Rocks are prominent in the Bay.
A view of St Brides Bay
Looking in the direction of Newgale. Stack Rocks are prominent in the Bay.
Mill Haven
Mill Haven
Rocky outcrop at Ticklas Point Looking over the bay towards Broad Haven and Nolton Haven.
Rocky outcrop at Ticklas Point
Looking over the bay towards Broad Haven and Nolton Haven.
Lane to Broadmoor Farm
Lane to Broadmoor Farm
View to Nab Head Looking across the bay to Huntsmans Leap and the tip of Nab Head, an important Mesolithic flint working site (which was considerably inland during that era). Seen from the path above Mill Haven.
View to Nab Head
Looking across the bay to Huntsmans Leap and the tip of Nab Head, an important Mesolithic flint working site (which was considerably inland during that era). Seen from the path above Mill Haven.
Pembrokeshire coast near Halfway Rock The prominent islands on the left, about 1.5 kilometres away, are Stack Rocks.
Pembrokeshire coast near Halfway Rock
The prominent islands on the left, about 1.5 kilometres away, are Stack Rocks.
Stack Rocks In the distance, about 12 kilometres away, the village of Solva is seen on the left.
Stack Rocks
In the distance, about 12 kilometres away, the village of Solva is seen on the left.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path west of Mill Haven This sculpture, the 'rock with the hole', is about 300 metres west of Mill Haven. Looking through the hole, it seemed to be aligned with Carnllundain <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/SM6923">SM6923</a>, the high point of Ramsey Island about 16km away, but the alignment was not precise enough for me to tell whether it was deliberate or accidental.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path west of Mill Haven
This sculpture, the 'rock with the hole', is about 300 metres west of Mill Haven. Looking through the hole, it seemed to be aligned with Carnllundain SM6923, the high point of Ramsey Island about 16km away, but the alignment was not precise enough for me to tell whether it was deliberate or accidental.
Pembrokeshire coast near Mill Haven
Pembrokeshire coast near Mill Haven
Cliff Cottage Taken from the driveway to St Bride's Castle
Cliff Cottage
Taken from the driveway to St Bride's Castle
Barn covered in creepers at Upper Ripperston Farm Looking west towards St Brides.
Barn covered in creepers at Upper Ripperston Farm
Looking west towards St Brides.
Tractor at Windmill Park Looking west towards St Brides.  The battlements of the 19th Century St Brides Castle can be seen in the background.
Tractor at Windmill Park
Looking west towards St Brides. The battlements of the 19th Century St Brides Castle can be seen in the background.
Wheat fields ready for harvest at Windmill Park Looking west from the gateway on the lane near the farm buildings.  St Brides Haven and the cliffs at Huntsman's Leap can be seen in the background.
Wheat fields ready for harvest at Windmill Park
Looking west from the gateway on the lane near the farm buildings. St Brides Haven and the cliffs at Huntsman's Leap can be seen in the background.
Lime Kiln at St Brides Haven For someone used to finding lime kilns scattered throughout the Yorkshire Dales, the positioning of those around the Pembrokeshire coast seems initially odd as there is no supply of limestone nearby. The reason is that limestone was brought by boat from quarries around the Cleddau estuary to lime kilns in places such as St Brides for the purpose of liming the land.
Lime Kiln at St Brides Haven
For someone used to finding lime kilns scattered throughout the Yorkshire Dales, the positioning of those around the Pembrokeshire coast seems initially odd as there is no supply of limestone nearby. The reason is that limestone was brought by boat from quarries around the Cleddau estuary to lime kilns in places such as St Brides for the purpose of liming the land.
Rocky foreshore at St Brides The shoreline at St Brides haven with Stack Rocks out to sea in the distance.
Rocky foreshore at St Brides
The shoreline at St Brides haven with Stack Rocks out to sea in the distance.
Warey Haven Looking over low sandstone cliffs.
Warey Haven
Looking over low sandstone cliffs.
Mill Haven An empty pebble beach flanked by red sandstone cliffs.
Mill Haven
An empty pebble beach flanked by red sandstone cliffs.
Looking Towards Ticklas Point A view of the coastal slope looking east towards the buttress of Ticklas Point.
Looking Towards Ticklas Point
A view of the coastal slope looking east towards the buttress of Ticklas Point.
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Mill Haven is located at Grid Ref: SM8112 (Lat: 51.767558, Lng: -5.1666052)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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