Estuaries and Waterways
Many of the rivers and streams in the county drain into the Milford Haven estuary, which is one of the best examples of a ria (drowned river valley) in the UK.
Otter
There are two smaller estuaries in the north of the county at Newport and Aberteifi. Inland there are streams and small rivers flowing through to coastal valleys and two inland reservoirs.
All are
important places for wildlife.
Redshank
When you are out in the countryside; please follow the Countryside Code.
Highlights
The Secret Waterway
The Milford Haven Waterway has been described as one of the finest natural harbours in the world. It is internationally famous as a classic example of a Ria, a drowned valley. Millions of years ago, when the sea level was much lower than today, a river valley was formed along a fault line in the rock.
Winter waterway
At the end of the Ice Age, melting ice sheets released immense amounts of water to deepen the valley. As the sea level rose, the valley flooded.
View from Llanstadwell
