Bosherston Lily Ponds

A remarkable and beautiful set of big lakes artificially created with various dams. Tranquil and full of wildlife (be patient and you might see the otters). Close to Broad Haven and Barafundle beaches with pubs at Stackpole and Bosherston and an NT tea shop at Stackpole Quay. Various NT car parks which are fairly expensive if you’re not a member

A day out for the family with trails of different distances. Well maintained footpaths and foot bridges over the lily ponds. A lovely clean beach with a water in let that is dog friendly. There are some steps and gradients so do not be fooled into thinking this is just a walk around the lily ponds as there is much more to offer. Be warned the car park is too small for the amount of visitors so you may have to wait for a space. The parking charge at the time I visited was £7 for the day which helps with the costs of the park and there is free toilets at the car park.

Absolutely stunning Lilly ponds and beautiful walk around the ponds and down to South Broad Haven beach. Very unspoilt, had beach to ourselves out if season. Park at National Trust car park. Also a wonderful pub at Bosherston can walk from NT carpark it's just around the corner

Lovely walk to take with your family, just be aware that the beach has no facilities once you leave the car park so take all that you need

What a place! Gorgeous scenery, accessible via multiple walks right from Bosherton down through Stackpole to the coast, allowing you to choose from longer or shorter routes. Dog and child friendly, ample parking.

This place was amazing! We took the left path that has all the cool bridges. Which I wouldn’t recommend for small children as there’s only one handrail. The right trail is much easier and safer for little ones. Dog friendly on trail and at the beach. Beautiful lilies everywhere. Met some really nice people along the way too! Would highly recommend and anxious to do it again.

Ample parking, paid on JustPark app. Dog friendly, off-lead, you might want the dog on lead for the narrower bridges though. We went in rainy, windy weather, the paths were ok to walk on without being particularly muddy and it’s pretty flat. You can walk a good distance, we probably did about 4 miles or so in a loop but could’ve gone further. Still pretty even in less than ideal weather.

No lillies in the pond but a lovely walk amazing views and a wonderful beach even in January would highly recommend a visit

Beautiful part of The Stackpole Estate. A must-see if you're on holiday. It won't be there in a few decades as it's being allowed to silt up.

This is a lovely place to visit on a summers day. The lily ponds are man made and were formed after three limestone valleys were capped and filled in with water in the late 18th -early 19th centuries. It is now a protected nature reserve where wildlife thrive. Otters, dragonflies, water birds, and a huge array of fishlife are found here. Fishing is permitted with a permit. You park at the far end(National Trust) and take a pleasant long walk along one side of the ponds, eventually coming out onto a large sandy beach with very few people around, or you can go up on to the cliffs were the coastwalk is and go off that way. On the way back you cross a small bridge across the ponds where you can stand and watch the fish etc. Careful we small kids as there is a handrail only on one side - though it's not very deep. We spent a good few hours here when our sonn was born - that was a while ago so we're overdue a visit here. You won't be disappointed if you like a quiet relaxing stroll and to get away from the crowds though I've never been in high season).