As an alternative to the coast, the Milford Haven Waterway, 3 mls. inland from Freshwater East, offers sheltered and secluded stretches of water especially along its upper reaches. The port authority is the main controlling body.

MHPA

Freshwater East lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, the only park that is primarily coastal. The park authority is responsible for planning and certain recreational facilities for locals and those spending holidays here.

PCNPA

All the local beaches, including Freshwater East, Manorbier, Broadhaven South and Barafundle Bay (recently declared the most beautiful British Beach by the Good Holiday Guide), score well in the awards lists.

BLUEFLAG

In conjunction with the County Council, Pembrokeshire Greenways encourages people to walk instead of drive and promotes environmentally friendly public transport in Pembrokeshire. One such scheme is the coastal bus service that passes by Trewent Park.

GREENWAYS

A stretch of the national cycle trail between Tenby and Pembroke passes through Lamphey, one and a half miles from Freshwater East. Sustrans is the organisation which coordinates cycle trail development throughout the country.

SUSTRANS

The National Trust is responsible for maintaining the coastal stretch just to the south of Trewent Park called Trewent Point. They also look after the Stackpole Estate, a couple of miles along the coast, which includes beaches, paths, lakes, woods and reserves.

NT

The towns nearest Trewent Park are Pembroke (4 mls) and Pembroke Dock (6 mls). Between them, they will provide visitors with most of the services they may need, such as shops, banks, info centres etc.

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