Get out and about in the county between now and the New Year thanks to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park's activities and events programme.
All the events are outdoors and include family walks, beach rambles and three walks on Castlemartin Range West - part of the Army range which is usually not accessible to the public. The range walks need to be booked in advance.
Pembrokeshire's historic landscape, its dramatic geological features and life on the rocky shore are covered in the walks and there's also a chance for all the family to take part in arts and crafts sessions at the Park Authority's own Castell Henllys Iron Age hill fort, near Newport.
Leaflets with full details of the programme - including post-Christmas events - will be available locally at many outlets. The information is also on the National Park's website http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk">www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk
Individual events:
Sunday, October 26 - Range walk, 10.30 am - 4 pm Castlemartin Range West; Six-mile nature ramble, minimum age 11, no dogs. Dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear. Booking essential on 01239 820912. Meet Merrion Camp car park (SR 939969) Leader: Mick Brown.
Beach ramble, Manorbier, 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm. Search for weird and wonderful creatures of the rocky shore, followed by lively session of environmental 'parachute' games for all ages! Wear wellies and warm waterproof clothing. Meet Manorbier car park (SS 063976). Leader: Dave Matthews.
Tuesday, October 28 - Family walk, Bosherston, 2 pm - 4 pm; Two-mile ramble around Lily Pools and Stackpole National Nature Reserve. Wear sturdy footwear, no dogs. Start Bosherston car park (SR 966948). Leader: Jack Rogers.
Wednesday, October 29 - Special event, St. Davids 10 am - 4 pm; Charity Christmas card sale, supporting Pembrokeshire charities to be held St. Davids Visitor Centre (SM 756252). Organisers: National Park staff.
Coastal and inland walk, Marloes Peninsula, 10.30 am - 4 pm; Four-mile geological ramble along headlands and foreshore. Wear sturdy footwear and warm waterproof clothing. Meet Marloes Sands car park (SM 779082). Leader: Dave Matthews.
Thursday, October 30 - Family shoresearch, Broad Haven, 2 pm - 4 pm; The mysteries of marine life. Come prepared for an eye-opening experience and the likelihood of wet feet! Minimal walking. Dress warmly. Meet Broad Haven car park by Youth Hostel (SM 863140). Leader: Duncan Brown.
City walk, St. Davids, 2 pm -4 pm; Mile-and-a-half-walk around Britain's smallest city; discovering the past and a few stories. Start St. Davids Visitor Centre (SM 756252). Leader: National Park staff.
Friday, October 31 - Family arts and crafts, Castell Henllys, 10.30 am - 1 pm, and 1.30 pm - 4 pm; Enjoy informal art and craft workshops with expert advice and help. Try your hand at producing art and sculptures by combining natural materials found around the site and stream sides. Take away all you make! Dress for the outdoors in clothes you can paint in - wellies advisable. Special charges apply - adults £4.80, children £3.40 per session, with access to the hill fort too. Morning and afternoon sessions at Castell Henllys Iron Age fort (SN 118390). Leaders: Buzz Knapp-Fisher and Dave Matthews.
Sunday, November 2 - Castlemartin Range West historic ramble, 10.30 am - 4 pm; Six-mile ramble exploring historic and prehistoric sites within the firing range. Dress warmly and wear sturdy footwear. Minimum age 11, no dogs. Booking essential on 01239 820912. Meet Merrion Camp car park (SR 939969). Leader: Richard Saies.
Friday, December 26 - Family walk, Bosherston, 11 am -1 pm; Two-mile ramble around the Lily Pools and Stackpole National Nature Reserve. Wear sturdy footwear, no dogs. Start Bosherston car park (SR 966948). Leader: Jack Rogers.
Sunday, December 28 - St. Davids Peninsula walk, 11 am -4 pm; Four-mile ramble through stunning coastal scenery and diverse prehistoric remains. Wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Start Whitesands car park (SM 734242). Leader: Richard Saies.
Tuesday, December 30 - Taith gerdded Gymraeg, 1.30 pm -3.30 pm;Mynydd Preseli. Taith 4 milltir o hyd, lan mynydd Preseli i weld safleodd arbennig fel Bedd Arthur a Charn Meini. Cwrdd am 1.30yh yn Dan y Garn (ar y ffordd rhwng Pantithel a Charreg Waldo). Rhaid gwisgo sgidiau addas. Bws i'ch cludo nol i'ch ceir. Cyfle am ddiod yn Drefach ar ddiwedd y daith.*Event conducted through the medium of Welsh, though all are welcome to attend. Start Dan y Garn, near Pantithel (SN 127307). Arweinwyr/Leaders: Carol Owen a Geraint Harries.
Thursday, January 1 - Castlemartin Range West walk, 10.30 am - 4 pm; Six-mile walk to lose post-Christmas cobwebs and really let the New Year in! The Range supports unusual wildlife, even in mid-winter, so bring binoculars or camera and lunch. Wear warm clothes and sturdy footwear. Minimum age 11, no dogs. Meet Merrion Camp car park (SR 939969). Leader: Richard Saies.