Treffgarne Gorge is situated on the A40 between Haverfordwest and Wolfscastle. The site is signposted and is on the East side of the A40, opposite Treffgarne quarry. The ordnance survey grid refrence is SM959243
Located in a beautiful limestone gorge this site may be only a few hundred yards from a main road but still remains a hidden refuge. On the opposite river bank is a mixed deciduous woodland of Oak and Ash.
Facilities
A purpose-built deep pool holding trout, salmon and sewin is located next to the disabled car park.
Less than a mile away there is an Iron Age hill fort.
Refreshments and other facilities are available at the nearby Nant-y-Coy mill. The gorge is a wonderful area for observing birdlife. Up by the rocks you can see Ravens, Buzzards and Peregrine Falcons. Down by the river you might see a Dipper, a Kingfisher or a Heron.
The rocks are the most striking feature in the area. Two famous local landmarks are The Lion and The Unicorn. These lumps of volcanic rock are over 1000 million years old! There is also an Iron Age hill fort at Treffgarne rocks, overlooking the gorge. In medieval times the gorge was feared for its bandits. Treffgarne had a railway to service the quarry, and this was a very difficult stretch of track to build - it almost bankrupted GWR.
Access
Treffgarne Gorge is accessible by foot from the main road throughout the year, but the parking area by the river is only open during the summer months.
Parking
There is ample parking for walkers, anglers and picnickers accessible from the main road, with a height limit bar. There is disabled parking adjacent to the river and an area of riverbank with wheelchair access.