Tenby has two beaches the south beach is a large expanse of sand that runs to Penally, backed by sand dunes. At low tide the limestone cliffs which Tenby is built upon can be seen from the south beach. The old part of Tenby is medieval and is many parts of the original wall can still be seen. The castle ruins can be seen on Castle hill and St Catherines Fort can be seen on St Catherines Island which can be walked to. The harbour on the north side is bustling with small boats, there are old and new lifeboat stations to be seen. From here you can walk onto the north beach and onto the Aquarium. The new part of the town is a typical tourist town with the expected shops, pubs etc. But Tenby is well worth exploring
The lily ponds are a large body of freshwater, artificially constructed and planted with lily's. They are on the Stackpole Estate and well worth the walk through.
A tiny Chapel and well situated at the base of high limestone cliffs in a tiny bay, the chapel has been restored and is well worth the long climb down to see it. It is said that if you count the steps down and the steps up they will be different. The christians have been visiting here for pilgrimages since the 6th Century for healing purposes and many of the herbs they used still grow here. It is said the one of King Arthurs knights retired here.
The old walled town of Pembroke was built by the Normans, and some of the walls can still be seen. The Castle dominates the town, it was built between 1190 and 1245 and can be visited. The town has some old buildings, the Old Hall, the remains of the Priory and the impressive Church. The short walk to Pembroke Dock gives ferry access to Ireland. The Martello Tower Naval defence of the docks can be visited.
Although not on the route St Davids has had impact on the area. The rock for the cathedral was quarried Caerfai Bay and it is a major spiritual destination. St David was a key figures in the area during the dark ages and promoted christianity. St Davids was named after him. The catherdal is the focal point this little city set in the secluded valley of the River Alun. The cathedral is now in its fourth incarnation, the three former ones being destroyed by the maurading vikings. The current on dates from 1180. Several other interesting buildings occupy the same site. The city is a popular tourist spot but well worth the effort to visit.
The last invasion of Britain was on 22nd February 1797 the french accompanied by the irish landed on the remote foreland of Carreg Wasted. The 1,200 strong party split and looted the area for supplies. The local militia assembled from all over the county engaged the enemy as they advanced upon Fishguard on the 23rd. The french fleet had sailed to Ireland to evade the Royal Navy. On hearing this and the rumors that the British regular army was marching on their position, and the determination of the irish to surrended had no option but surrender to the militia. The unconditional surrender was signed in the Royal Oak pub in Fishguard on the morning of the 24rd. There were only 6 casualties, two of those militia.