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View of Carew Castle – Carew Castle loop from Carew

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View of Carew Castle – Carew Castle loop from Carew

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View of Carew Castle – Carew Castle loop from Carew

01:00

16.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.2 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.4 km

Cresswell Quay Stepping Stones

Highlight • Bridge

The lazy meander of the Cresswell River is particularly serene here. There's a pub should you feel hungry and a beautiful set of stepping stones that you can access when the tide is low enough.

There are plenty of footpaths to explore from here taking you inland as well as to the coast.

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10.5 km

The Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay

Highlight • Pub

The Cresselly Arms is wonderfully situated on a small quay at Cresswell.
The 250 year old, ivy-covered hostelry has a homely farm kitchen interior, where a roaring fire burns in the hearth, and is a haven for locals and visitors alike, serving real ale, but no food.

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10.5 km

Cresselly Arms

Highlight • Pub

15.2 km

View of Carew Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

From the north bank of the river, you get a lovely view of Carew Castle across the water. The Castle is constructed from local limestone and boasts a range of architectural styles. It's one of the region's most iconic sights.

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15.3 km

View of Carew Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Carew Castle is set in a truly stunning location overlooking a 23-acre Millpond. The site also includes the only restored Tidal Mill in Wales, an 11th century Celtic cross, a Medieval bridge and picnic area. There is a National Parks operated tea room within the entrance to the Castle grounds. You don't have to pay the entry fee to the castle in order to use the visitor facilities.

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15.7 km

The Carew Inn

Highlight • Pub

The Carew Inn offers refreshment, good food and accommodation, all a stone's throw from the historic Carew Castle. The terrace and garden areas boast excellent views of the famous fortification, while food is served at lunch and dinner in the dining rooms. On a cold winter's day, you can put your feet up near the roaring fire.

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15.7 km

Carew Cross

Highlight • Monument

This exceptional, intricately engraved Celtic cross, measuring an impressive 13ft/4m tall, is seen as a memorial to a fallen Welsh king. A Latin inscription on the base of the monument has been translated as 'The cross of Margiteut, son of Etguin', which is thought to be a reference to Mareddud, a descendant of lawgiver Hywel Dda, who ruled the ancient kingdom of Deheubarth and in 1035 died in battle. In addition to the inscription, extensive patterns of knots and braids are carved into the cross.
(Cadw)

Translated by Google •

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15.8 km

Carew Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

907 m

283 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

524 m

148 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 25 August

23°C

16°C

26 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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View of Carew Castle – Carew Castle loop from Carew

Cresswell Quay Stepping Stones

The Cresselly Arms, Cresswell Quay

Cresselly Arms

View of Carew Castle

View of Carew Castle

The Carew Inn

Carew Cross

Carew Castle

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