Strumble Camping

Strumble Camping is a mile from Goodwick and Fishguard, the twin towns on Fishguard Bay, in the north of Pembrokeshire National Park. The site is not far off the Pembrokeshire Coast Path either where there’s spectacular coastal walking. Strumble Head where a lighthouse perches on an offshore island and Carreg Wastad Point (the site of an invasion by French forces in 1797) are interesting spots to head for on the route. There’s a handy shuttle bus which visits points along the way, so you can do a linear walk and bus back to your starting point too. You can learn more about the invasion in Fishguard Library where a tapestry sewn in 1997 commemorated the bicentenary of this last invasion of mainland Britain. Ferries for Rosslare in Ireland depart from Goodwick – where the closest beach is and from where you can sometimes spot seals and dolphins. There’s also a small aquarium showcasing local fish on the seafront too. But for a relaxing day on the beach, there are plenty of other pretty ones across Pembrokeshire, some within a short drive from here. St David’s, the UK’s smallest city, with its cathedral and Bishop’s Palace is less than a half hour drive. From there you can take boat rides to the wildlife hotspots on some of the islands offshore; Skomer, Skokholm and Ramsey. To the north it’s just 10 miles to the coastal village of Newport.

You can walk from site to the closest pub, The Rose and Crown, in Goodwick (one mile). A little further on is The Shack, a beachfront cafe with outdoor seating serving ice creams, coffees and lunches. For fish and chips the closest place is The Dolphin (also in Goodwick) with the well-reviewed Hooked @ 31 another mile further in Fishguard. There are plenty more takeaways,  cafes, pubs and shops in Fishguard too.