Fishguard Harbour

The older harbour at Lower Town Fishguard on the north Pembrokshire coast is owned and operated by Pembrokeshire County Council. This area is regarded for it's rugged coastal scenery and coastal walks; the Marine Walk joins Goodwick and Lower Town via the coast, sheltered by the main breakwater. This walk has elevated views of both harbours. For a small comfortable market town it is rich in history, being held to ransom by the privateer Black Prince in 1779 and the subject of the last invasion of Great Britain by the French in February 1797. The building of Fishguard Harbour began in 1894 and was completed 1906 for the Irish ferry trade and in 1907 began the transatlantic trade to New York via the luxury liner RMS Mauretania. At Lower Town Fishguard Bay Yacht Club, has an active youth sailing programme and arranges annual sailing events. Sea kayaking from the sheltered waters of the harbour is a popular pastime. Along with Kayaking and Paddle Boarding, boat trips for dolphin watching are available. There is also a local Pembrokeshire Longboat association and the family pursuit of "crabbing" always proves to be a popular draw. The harbour has easy access with generous parking adjacent to Bridge Street. Pleanty of food and refreshment options in the town. when we were there we were lucky enough to get a table outside on the old quay at the Yachtclub Cafe. Great seafood!!