Pembrokeshire

Situated on the mouth of the River Gwaun (hence its Welsh name Abergwaun), the Pembrokeshire town of Fishguard is a ferry gateway to Ireland. Fishguard was, in earlier times, famous for its herring industry.

In 1797, Fishguard was subject to an invasion by the French but this was repelled.

A really good view of the town and its harbour is available from the old Napoleonic fort to the east. A parking and picnic area for the fort is just off the main A487.

The Fishguard Folk Festival is held over a weekend in early summer.

Nearby is the fishing village of Lower Fishguard where the movie of Dylan Thomas's Under Milk Wood was shot.

HOW TO GET THERE Fishguard is at the junction of the A40 from Haverfordwest and the A487 from Cardigan.

Other Pembrokeshire towns and villages