Pembrokeshire: Carew Castle and Riverside Walk
Pembrokeshire
Carew Castle is a romantic, multi-period fortress on a tidal creek of the River Carew, looked after by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The castle is paired with the only restored tidal mill in Wales, just across the millpond. This dog friendly circular walk takes in the castle exterior, the riverbank path along the creek, and the meadows and lanes of the surrounding estate.
The walking is easy on millpond paths, riverside meadow and quiet lanes, with one small wooded climb. Dogs are welcome in the castle grounds on a lead and along the public paths around the millpond and river. Watch for cattle and sheep in the meadow sections and keep dogs on the lead through the village. The castle has a tearoom and shop, with dog bowls outside, and the dog friendly Carew Inn just opposite is famous for fresh fish. Free parking at the castle car park.
At a Glance
- Distance
- 5.5 km (3.4 miles)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Duration
- 2 hr
- Walk Type
- Historic, River
- Route Type
- Circular
- Off Lead Potential
- Moderate
- Livestock Risk
- Moderate
- Facilities
- Tearoom, shop and toilets at Carew Castle, dog friendly Carew Inn opposite the castle.
- Parking
- Free Carew Castle car park, around 100 spaces, additional parking at the millpond.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Visitor Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience.
What’s Nearby?
Walk3.9 mi awayPembroke Mill Pond Walk
Pembrokeshire
A gentle town walk combining Pembroke Castle views with mill pond wildlife; convenient facilities but the urban setting limits true off-lead freedom.
Walk4.4 mi awayColby Woodland Garden Walk
Pembrokeshire
A gentle NT woodland garden walk with varied planting and sheltered paths; dogs welcome but on-lead required through the formal garden areas.
Walk5.7 mi awayPembrokeshire: Tenby to Lydstep Coastal Walk
Pembrokeshire
A scenic dog friendly stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from the long sands of Tenby South to the rocky coves and dunes of Lydstep Haven.
Walk5.9 mi awayStackpole Estate Circular Walk
Pembrokeshire
A stunning NT coastal circuit taking in Barafundle Bay, lily ponds and dramatic cliffs; livestock and steep cliff paths limit off-lead freedom on some sections.
Walk6 mi awayPembrokeshire: Barafundle Bay Coastal Loop
Pembrokeshire
A dog friendly Stackpole Estate coastal loop taking in the famous golden cove of Barafundle Bay, dramatic Stackpole Head and the lily ponds at Bosherston.
Walk7.2 mi awayBosherston Lily Ponds to Broad Haven South
Pembrokeshire
A gentle walk through beautiful lily ponds to a dramatic beach with easy terrain for dogs of all fitness; seasonal lily displays in June are spectacular.
