Dale Hill Farm

Campsite Facilities

Batting, balling and bicycling, tag and generally just hooning about; plenty of space. One huge field, where you can pitch wherever you want. It’s best to set up your camp around the edge, so that everyone can roam free in the middle. The farmers are very chilled about what you can do here. One year, by request, they cut the grass into a cricket pitch. There’s a functional amenities block just outside the field gate in the farmyard. It’s no oil painting, but offers 2 showers, 2 loos and a washing-up room with a fridge-freezer. Queuing is unavoidable in high season. Charcoal BBQs are welcome, as is the family Fido, on a lead.

If it rains

Wander across to the stunning bay of West Dale for some surfing/boogie-boarding. The local surf shop (01646 636642) offers lessons (and hires out all the latest gear) for surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, catamarans – if it floats they’ll sort it. Folly Farm (01834 812731) is one of those well-organised family-fun-day-type venues. Don’t let this put you off, as it’s actually perfect for a really soggy day – animals to stroke, a tour of the farm on a covered tractortrain, adventure playgrounds and a huge traditional funfair to round off the day.

Family Friendly

The only rule here is no kite-flying due to the overhead cables. This is a working farm, so be tractor-aware.

Things to do

Crabbing on the pontoon is a compulsory pleasure (apparently it’s bacon that gets them clinging on). Take a trip to the offshore island nature reserves of Skomer and Skokholm from the quay (01646 603110; www.dale-sailing.co.uk). Don’t forget you’re in the heart of the Pembrokeshire Heritage Coast, with its array of stunning beaches and cliff walks. The area is popular with divers, too (07894 496824).

Eat & Drink

The family friendly Griffin Inn (01646 636227) is a great place for pub grub, or just to watch the comings and goings in the estuary. The Boat House Cafe is fantastic from an All Day Breakfast to a tasty Crab Platter the Cafe also has a small but a well stocked shop/beach shop selling  buckets and spades, crabing nets, bread, fresh milk, eggs, etc. You will find hypermarkets in Milford Haven.

Opening Dates

May–Oct, but worth ringing if you fancy visiting earlier.

Prices

A flat fee per night of £12.00 per tent.

Travel Directions

As you enter the outskirts of Dale (on the B4327) you’ll see ponds and marshland on your left. Go over the hump-backed bridge and shortly after take the right-hand turn. This is by the postbox. Drive up the hill for about a mile and you’ll come into the farmyard with the shower block in front of you.

Transport

Pretty limited. The best option is to train it to nearby Milford Haven then take a taxi for the next 6 miles.

Campsite Facilities

• Dogs welcome
• Campervans permitted
• Caravans permitted
• Campfires permitted
• Good for kids
• Showers

Good for...

• Nice Views from Site
• Waterside Campsite
• Short walk to beach
• Beaches nearby
• Surfing nearby
• Good walks nearby
• On the farm

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