Treffgarne Gorge and Mountain

This was the location for Pembrokeshire Ramblers weekend walk, and eighteen walkers set out from
the car park below Salem church to walk along the east side of the Treffgarne Gorge.

After a steep climb up to Little Treffgarne Wood the route was along a wide, mostly dry path into the
pine forest that covers much of this side of the gorge. A short coffee break was taken on the view
point at Little Treffgarne Rocks. From here there is a panoramic view of Nant-y-coy Mill and the
spectacular rock formations of Treffgarne Mountain.
The path was then downhill through the pine forest to Lower Danbach, through the rail arch and
across the river to the main road below Wolf’s Castle.
At this point there was an option for the shorter route past Nanty-y-coy Mill but all walkers chose
the longer eight miles route which would cross Greater Treffgarne Mountain.
This route goes past West Ford Farm, through fields and along green lanes to the edge of Brimaston.
Before entering Brimaston the track bears left downhill to the stream at Middle North Hill.
The small copse just before the stream was the ideal place for lunch as it provided shelter from the
wind and light rain.
The stream crossing proved a slight problem for some of the less surefooted members but was
achieved without any major incidents. From the stream it was a long steady climb past Upper North
Hill to Treffgarne Mountain.
At Poll Carn, “Lion Rock” to the locals, another short break was taken while those who wished to
climbed around the rock. From here it was a short walk to the main road then across the rail line and
river back into the woods, where after a steady climb uphill the path merged with the route taken on
the outward journey. It was then a straight forward walk back to the car park.
Those who wished to then made their way to The Pump on the Green in Spittal for well-earned
refreshments.

John Reeves
Walk leader

1 The long lane

2 Lunch break

3 Slate bridge

4 River crossing

5 Donkeys at Lion Rock