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Crafty Wood

Wood, Forest in Pembrokeshire

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Crafty Wood

Castle Lake Camp Detritus left behind at Castle Lake Camp, a promontory fort overlooking the Eastern Cleddau.
Castle Lake Camp Credit: Deborah Tilley

Crafty Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Spanning over an area of approximately 50 acres, this enchanting forest is known for its natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. The wood is privately owned and managed, providing a tranquil and serene environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

Crafty Wood boasts a rich variety of tree species, including oak, beech, ash, and birch, which create a vibrant and diverse canopy. The forest floor is covered with a lush carpet of ferns, mosses, and wildflowers, offering a picturesque setting for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.

The wood is crisscrossed by several well-maintained footpaths, allowing visitors to explore its hidden treasures. These paths wind through the forest, leading to secluded glades, babbling brooks, and charming wildlife ponds. Birdwatchers will be delighted to spot a variety of avian species, including woodpeckers, owls, and numerous songbirds.

In addition to its natural beauty, Crafty Wood also offers a range of recreational activities. Visitors can partake in peaceful woodland walks, picnics, and nature trails. The wood is also a popular destination for camping and bushcraft enthusiasts, offering a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the tranquility of the forest.

Crafty Wood is a true haven for nature lovers and those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its idyllic setting, diverse ecosystem, and range of activities make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with nature in the heart of Pembrokeshire.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.777874/-4.8738645 or Grid Reference SN0112. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Castle Lake Camp Detritus left behind at Castle Lake Camp, a promontory fort overlooking the Eastern Cleddau.
Castle Lake Camp
Detritus left behind at Castle Lake Camp, a promontory fort overlooking the Eastern Cleddau.
Pasture north of Crafty Wood On the Picton estate
Pasture north of Crafty Wood
On the Picton estate
Woods at Rigan Pill Taken from the water's edge at Crafty Woods across the river Cleddau.
Woods at Rigan Pill
Taken from the water's edge at Crafty Woods across the river Cleddau.
Picton Castle - South Elevation The castle was built around 1300 by Sir John Wogan, Justice of Ireland. His descendants, the Philipps family still live here (see Baron Milford). The layout is unusual because there is no internal courtyard. Protection was provided by seven projecting circular towers. The gate and portcullis led directly into the basement under the great hall. Baron Philipps had the west tower demolished in the early 19th century and replaced it with the four-storey rectangular castellated block on this corner. Castle - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picton_Castle" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picton_Castle">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Baron Milford - <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Milford" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Milford">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Picton Castle - South Elevation
The castle was built around 1300 by Sir John Wogan, Justice of Ireland. His descendants, the Philipps family still live here (see Baron Milford). The layout is unusual because there is no internal courtyard. Protection was provided by seven projecting circular towers. The gate and portcullis led directly into the basement under the great hall. Baron Philipps had the west tower demolished in the early 19th century and replaced it with the four-storey rectangular castellated block on this corner. Castle - LinkExternal link Baron Milford - LinkExternal link
Picton Castle - North Elevation The origins of the castle are unclear, but it probably started when Henry I in 1108 attempted to exercise control over west Wales and may have built a castle nearby (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1232817">SN0113 : Picton Motte Dungledi</a> ). By the end of the 13th century the castle was owned by Wogan, baron of Wiston, who built the present castle. The estate passed via marriage to the Dwnn family and eventually to Sir Thomas Philipps of Cilsant, esquire to Henry VII, in the late 15th century. In 1611, James I raised money for the Irish campaigns by selling baronetcies and Sir John Philipps bought one for £1,095! In 1776 Sir Richard Philipps was created Lord Milford. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the Philipps family was the most powertful in Pembrokshire, owning vast estates and becoming the local lord lieutenants and MPs. The castle is now owned by the Picton Castle Trust.
Picton Castle - North Elevation
The origins of the castle are unclear, but it probably started when Henry I in 1108 attempted to exercise control over west Wales and may have built a castle nearby (see SN0113 : Picton Motte Dungledi ). By the end of the 13th century the castle was owned by Wogan, baron of Wiston, who built the present castle. The estate passed via marriage to the Dwnn family and eventually to Sir Thomas Philipps of Cilsant, esquire to Henry VII, in the late 15th century. In 1611, James I raised money for the Irish campaigns by selling baronetcies and Sir John Philipps bought one for £1,095! In 1776 Sir Richard Philipps was created Lord Milford. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries the Philipps family was the most powertful in Pembrokshire, owning vast estates and becoming the local lord lieutenants and MPs. The castle is now owned by the Picton Castle Trust.
Picton Castle - Courtyard The courtyard is to the north of the castle and houses the main entrance, shop and tea rooms for visitors.
Picton Castle - Courtyard
The courtyard is to the north of the castle and houses the main entrance, shop and tea rooms for visitors.
Picton Castle Garden The woodland gardens at Picton cover some 40 acres and the mild climate allows a wide variety of planting. The woodland is mainly oak, chestnut and beech, under-planted with rhododendrons and many unusual shrubs. There are many avenues, including one of Chilean flame trees which have bright red flowers in June. There is a bluebell walk in Spring. The castle-shaped hedge maze is now fully-grown and is fun to explore. The walled garden (seen here) has a fish pond at its centre.
Picton Castle Garden
The woodland gardens at Picton cover some 40 acres and the mild climate allows a wide variety of planting. The woodland is mainly oak, chestnut and beech, under-planted with rhododendrons and many unusual shrubs. There are many avenues, including one of Chilean flame trees which have bright red flowers in June. There is a bluebell walk in Spring. The castle-shaped hedge maze is now fully-grown and is fun to explore. The walled garden (seen here) has a fish pond at its centre.
Cow's legs at Picton Castle An original idea for a sculpture at Picton Castle
Cow's legs at Picton Castle
An original idea for a sculpture at Picton Castle
Gardner's "office" at Picton Castle This and the other buildings run on the north wall outside what once would have been the kitchen garden
Gardner's "office" at Picton Castle
This and the other buildings run on the north wall outside what once would have been the kitchen garden
Inside the walled garden at Picton Castle This is the old kitchen garden and shows the south facing wall
Inside the walled garden at Picton Castle
This is the old kitchen garden and shows the south facing wall
Picton Castle Carreg-las Morris Dancers in Court yard of Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Carreg-las Morris Dancers in Court yard of Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Picton Castle
Looking across the Cleddau Just below the car park
Looking across the Cleddau
Just below the car park
Car park near Picton Point There are good paths along the shore of the river in both directions
Car park near Picton Point
There are good paths along the shore of the river in both directions
Picton Point The river is littered with ancient oaks hanging onto the land for all they're worth! The artist Graham Sutherland would come here for inspiration
Picton Point
The river is littered with ancient oaks hanging onto the land for all they're worth! The artist Graham Sutherland would come here for inspiration
Well Park Wood On the eastern Cleddau
Well Park Wood
On the eastern Cleddau
Eastern Cleddau at Picton Point A fine place for a swing from an old oak
Eastern Cleddau at Picton Point
A fine place for a swing from an old oak
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Crafty Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN0112 (Lat: 51.777874, Lng: -4.8738645)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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