An 'inside look' at one of Pembrokeshire's least visited military establishments - arranged by the National Park Authority and the Ministry of Defence - has been voted a great success. The geology, archaeology and history of Manorbier Army Range were all explored by the 20-strong party of walkers, led by National Park and Countryside Council for Wales staff. This was the first-ever National Park guided walk at Manorbier Range - which has been a military establishment since before World War II - the aim of which was not to watch the firing, but to appreciate the landscape of the site. Residents from the Manorbier community were joined by visitors and members of the Friends of the Pembrokeshire National Park on the two-hour tour of the prominent headland site. Geologist Sid Howells, of CCW, interpreted the landscape and the impressive coastal scenery, while National Park archaeologist Polly Groom explained the importance of the area in archaeological terms. Old Castle Head contains a large and well defined Iron Age promontory fort. Lynne Ferrand, National Park ranger for the South Pembrokeshire military ranges, explained her role, which is part funded by the MoD. She also detailed the long and changing history of Manorbier Range. Among the areas the group visited was the site of a wartime radar installation, the buildings of which are now listed as a scheduled ancient monument. At the end of the tour walkers expressed the hope that the event would be repeated in the future.