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  SAC selection - 1130 Estuaries
Estuaries are defined as the downstream part of a river valley, subject to the tide and extending from the limit of brackish water.
The structure of estuaries is largely determined by geomorphological and hydrographic factors.
The inner parts of the estuaries are largely sheltered from wave action, while outer areas, particularly of the Tay, are exposed to strong tidal streams, giving rise to a complex pattern of erosion and deposition of the sandbank feature at the firths’ mouth.
www.jncc.gov.uk /ProtectedSites/SACselection/habitat.asp?FeatureIntCode=H1130   (2939 words)

  
 Welsh Icons - River Cleddau
The tidal estuary expands into a deep ria, and unites with the Eastern Cleddau estuary at Picton Point, to form the Daugleddau estuary.
The combined estuary — the Daugleddau - from Picton Point to the Blockhouses guarding the harbour entrance, is a massive ria which is deep and wide, but sufficiently serpentine to be sheltered from high winds and rough seas, and is thus an excellent harbour.
Historically, the estuary gave seaborn access to castles such as Pembroke and Carew, allowing these to be used as depots in the Norman conquest of Ireland.
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The estuaries, oak wooded river valleys, gentle hills and rolling fields however offers unsurpassed walking, and a wealth of hidden natural treasures.
Inland meadows and woodlands are carpeted in spring with bluebells, while snowdrops, primroses, and the glorious purple spires of wild orchid flourish in the finest hedgerows to be found in Britain.
Networks of walking and cycling trails invite you to explore the “secret waterway” of the Daugleddau estuary, and throughout the area, magnificent Norman castles dot the landscape, along with medieval and Iron Age ruins.
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 Canoe Wales - Canw Cymru
The Daugleddau between Lawrenny SN011061 and the Cleddau Bridge is a zoned waterski area, and suitable precautions should be taken.
Access is possible near the tidal limit but access to the lower estuary is more difficult.
Access is straightforward near the tidal limit but access to the lower estuary is more difficult with exposed mud on many tides.
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 contemporary haibun Online: An Edited Journal of Haibun Prose and Haiku Poetry   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Decide on a lowland walk around the upper reaches of the Daugleddau estuary, in the southern part of the Pembrokeshire coast National Park.
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the waterway thrived on the transport of coal and limestone.
Now the estuary is used by pleasure boats in the summer, but in winter is home to large flocks of over-wintering wildfowl.
www.poetrylives.com /CHO/ahhv1/Morden.html   (576 words)

  
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The estuaries, shallow inlets and bays and reefs are considered as one of the best in the UK.
A small estuary with an extremely diverse array of land flora and marine fauna.
The communities present in Daugleddau are the best-developed and most extensive examples of their type known in south-west Britain (Davies 1991).
www.unep-wcmc.org /latenews/emergency/milford_haven/milford.sites.html   (1613 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
It is the smallest of the national parks, and unique in that it is the only park in Britain that is largely coastal; the mainland sections are all within 16 km (10 mi) of the sea, and two of them lie on a plateau about 60 m (200 ft) above sea level.
The cliffs, gorges, and drowned valleys were formed by marine erosion about 2 million years ago; the limestone arch known as the Green Bridge of Wales and the free-standing limestone columns of the Stack Rocks and Eulegug Stacks, in the sea near Flimston Down, are perhaps the most spectacular.
Daugleddau, a tidal estuary south-east of Haverfordwest, is famous for the rich and varied bird life found there.
www.allanlavender.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /AlDon/tourism/pembrokepark.htm   (325 words)

  
 Main - Walking Holidays in Wales with Hidden Trails
The estuaries, oak wooded river valleys, gentle hills and rolling fields however offers unsurpassed walking, and a wealth of hidden natural treasures.
Inland meadows and woodlands are carpeted in spring with bluebells, while snowdrops, primroses, and the glorious purple spires of wild orchid flourish in the finest hedgerows to be found in Britain.
Networks of walking and cycling trails invite you to explore the “secret waterway” of the Daugleddau estuary, and throughout the area, magnificent Norman castles dot the landscape, along with medieval and Iron Age ruins.
www.hiddentrails.com /outdoor/hike/europe/wales/hike-main.htm   (428 words)

  
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Estuaries are coastal inlets where, unlike 'large shallow inlets and bays' there is generally a substantial freshwater influence.
Pembrokeshire European Marine Site includes the Daugleddau estuary and also smaller estuaries entering the Daugleddau and Milford Haven such as the Pembroke River, Cosheston Pill, Carew and Cresswell Rivers, Garron Pill, Sprinkle Pill, and Millin Pill to name the most prominent.
Shell/cobble substrates and bedrock in the upper reaches of the Daugleddau are particularly spectacular with huge colourful anemones, sprawling current-swept sponges and carpets of sea squirts.
www.pembrokeshiremarinesac.org.uk /english/special/estu_c.htm   (169 words)

  
 Sealife Adventure's Pembrokeshire
Beyond the reach of supertankers and shipping lanes of Milford Haven you Enter a quiet tranquil place often referred to as the ‘Secret Waterway’ Where the only sounds are the birds, the breeze in the trees and the gentle splash of the water.
This is the Daugleddau (meaning two Cleddaus) – a tidal estuary formed by the confluence of the Western and Eastern Cleddau rivers, and into which flow the rivers Creswell and Carew.
Oysters were dredged from the estuary in Tudor days, those taken from Lawrenny being regarded as the 'fattest, whitest and sweetest'.
www.celticwildcat.com /sealife/river_cruises.php   (589 words)

  
 Celtic Holiday Parks Ltd. About Pembrokeshire!   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The banks of the estuary are heavily wooded, with carpets of wild flowers, and much in the way of bird and animal life.
Explore the tiny villages which hug the estuary of the Daugleddau in the south, or walk the wild Preseli Hills further North.
If it is beaches that you are after, there are a number of good sandy beaches, and some, such as Tenby, have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag status.
www.celticholidayparks.com /pembrokeshire.php   (474 words)

  
 Contemporary Haibun Online: An Edited Journal of Haibun Prose and Haiku Poetry   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Decide on a lowland walk around the upper reaches of the Daugleddau estuary, in the southern part of the Pembrokeshire coast National Park.
During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the waterway thrived on the transport of coal and limestone.
Now the estuary is used by pleasure boats in the summer, but in winter is home to large flocks of over-wintering wildfowl.
poetrylives.com /CHO/ahhv1/Morden.html   (576 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire Virtual Museum: Find information about geology in Pembrokeshire.
At the end of the Ice Age, the sea level rose as the polar and continental ice cover melted, reaching its present level about 3,000 years ago, and drowning the lower parts of valleys which had been enlarged and deepened by meltwater.
The Milford Haven-Daugleddau estuary is a particularly impressive example of this type of feature, known as a ria, and there is another good example at Solva.
Rising sea levels also reworked large quantities of glacial debris and created the many storm beaches around the Pembrokeshire coast, the best example of which is the pebble bank at Newgale.
www.pembrokeshirevirtualmuseum.co.uk /main_menu/geology/todays_landscape.html   (834 words)

  
 UK Wayfarer Association - Home
But as we were to discover, the Estuary is place of contrasts and at 6am on that Saturday morning Black Tar was a pretty and peaceful place.
We launched just south of Picton Point, where the West and East Cleddau rivers unite to from the Daugleddau (the two Cleddaus).We were to go with the tide down the Daugladdau for nearly 14 NM to reach the sea.
Estuary - Helm should be able to manoeuvre boat in a fresh breeze (up to Force 5) and be competent at capsize recovery, reefing afloat and anchoring.
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 PCNPA
The relatively sheltered mudflats and tidal creeks within the Daugleddau estuary are a haven for wildlife, particularly waders.
The woodlands of the Cleddau Estuary are dominated by oak, ash and hazel.
The oldest trees appear to be 'bearded' by mosses and lichens, and some of the oldest lichens in Britain are believed to be growing in these woodlands.
www.pcnpa.org.uk /website/default.asp?SID=646   (470 words)

  
 Daugleddau estuary Information
The Daugleddau estuary is a system of several estuaries, in south Pembrokeshire, Wales.
It comprises Milford Haven (harbour) and the estuaries of:
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 Cleddau Waterway
The Inland or Hidden Waterway is really two waterways (Daugleddau) which merges downstream into the Milford Haven Waterway, and was once described by Admiral Nelson as one of the finest natural harbours in the world.
Clay pipes are still being dug from the mud alongside the quays at Neyland as a reminder of that era.
The Daugleddau Estuary (or ‘Secret Waterway’),is a pastoral landscape of open farmland and wooded river banks.
www.pembrokeshire-wales.info /milfordhaven/html/cleddau_waterway.html   (1212 words)

  
 South Wales Sea Fisheries Committee
The district shall not include any part of the sea which lies to the south-ward of the equi-distant line drawn between the coast of Wales and the opposite coast of England.
In respect of the rivers, streams and estuaries above the lines beyond which the district does not extend, the Environment Agency (Welsh Region) have the powers of a local fisheries Committee.
No person shall use in fishing for sea fish any towed fishing gear in the waters contained within that part of the River Daugleddau upstream from the Pembroke to Neyland road bridge without the written authority of the Director to the Committee, and in accordance with the conditions set out in that Authority.
www.swsfc.org.uk /byelaws.htm   (7289 words)

  
 About Us
The B walkers were whisked away in a cloud of spray and the rest of us promptly headed for Blackpool Mill for coffee and cake (and shelter!) This was originally an early 19C corn-mill situated at the tidal limit of the Daugleddau estuary.
By now we were walking along the estuary of the Cleddau with lovely open views.
Forty were drowned when a tunnel roof collapsed and water from the estuary poured in.
www.cardiff-cha.org /news_items/janjun03/castle.htm   (1280 words)

  
 Padi resort
Limestone was quarried at various places along the estuary, and remains of several kilns can still be seen today.
Some interesting places on the estuary are Cresswell Quay, where the Cresselly Arms is situated only yards from the waters edge.
Situated on the Daugleddau with its creeks and inlets.
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 SeaFair- Location
The Daugleddau Estuary (or ‘Secret Waterway’), is a pastoral landscape of open farmland and wooded river banks.
Drifting along the river in a boat is a fine way to relax, maybe calling in at the many riverside restaurants and inns, including the Ferry Inn at Llanstadwell, the Jolly Sailor at Burton, or the Creswell Quay Inn (tide allowing).
Further downstream the estuary widens to form the Milford Haven Waterway, Europe’s biggest deep water port, where one can enjoy the colour and clamour of large ocean-going tankers unloading their cargoes.
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 References for Zostera biotopes
In: Estuaries and Coasts: Spatial and Temporal Intercomparison.
Milford Haven Waterway and Daugleddau Estuary monitoring of eelgrass population.
Intraspecific variability of Zostera marina (eelgrass) in the estuaries and lagoons of the south-western Netherlands.
www.ukmarinesac.org.uk /communities/zostera/z8.htm   (0 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire Marine/ Sir Benfro Forol - Special Area of Conservation - SAC
Reef habitat diversity is increased by caves, tunnels and surge gullies in both subtidal and intertidal zones.
The wide variation in exposure to water movement, the range of rock type, slope, aspect and topography, and the high water quality, together with local exposure to abrasion from adjacent sediments and reduced salinity in the Daugleddau, are reflected in the wide diversity and species abundance of biological communities.
Offshore there are particularly extensive areas of tide-swept kelp and species-rich red algal populations and, across the large areas of deeper rock reef, a wide range and abundance of invertebrate animal communities, with hydroid, bryozoan, soft coral and anemone species.
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 Rural Retreats   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Tucked away at the end of a 1-mile long private drive Slebech Park is an extraordinary sanctuary with spectacular views over the upper reaches of the Daugleddau estuary.
Here otters fish within sight of your window and seals can be spotted drifting on the tide; all in a peaceful silence punctuated by the continuous calling of the birdlife.
This is a place that never fails to relax and fascinate but there is plenty to do with out venturing out; miles of woodland walks, hiring bicycles to ride the almost deserted lanes or canoeing on the estuary to mention but a few.
www.ruralretreats.net /website/alphabetical_selection_display.jsp?propref=PM006   (476 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK
Pembrokeshire has no major rivers (its chief one is the Teifi), but numerous creeks and rivers converge to form the estuary of Milford Haven - a waterway which makes communication between the peninsula on which Pembroke stands, and the western part of the county, very difficult.
Pembroke Dock boasts excellent boating and watersports facilities, which are complemented by the marina at Neyland, on the opposite side of the Estuary.
In February 1972, that coastline was designated the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which included also the upper reaches of the Daugleddau and the Preseli Hills.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A9370613   (5550 words)

  
 Highland Grange Farm Guest House   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This is known as the inland or secret waterway - unimagined tranquillity.
This is the Daugleddau a tidal estuary formed by the confluence of the western and eastern Cleddau rivers.
Superb views across the estuary at Llanshipping Ferry and a perfect spot for bird watching.
www.highlandgrange.co.uk /area.htm   (339 words)

  
 UK Tourist Information Centres - Pembrokeshire Coast Travel Guide
It is the only national park in the U.K. to be primarily coastal; covering an area of some 240 square miles/620 square km.
There are four main areas here, the South Pembrokeshire coast, including Caldey Island; the Daugleddau estuary; the St Bride's Bay coast, including the coastal islands; and the Preseli Hills.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path connects the four distinct sections of the park and is an incredible walk to undertake, but the rewards are worth every step.
www.touristinformationcentres.com /district.php?districtid=14   (146 words)

  
 32 (Scottish) Signal Regiment - Annual Camp 2005
Going up the hills was tough but the views and whizzing down the hills made it all worthwhile.
Setting off from just round the corner from the toll bridge in Pembroke we kayaked 10 miles up the estuary and along a pretty village before clambering up the bank at Blackpool Mill.
We kayaked along stretches of water called Daugleddau, Beggars Reach, stopped at Blacktar Point for lunch and then along the Eastern Cleddau to the mill.
www.army.mod.uk /royalsignals/32sigregt/history/annual_camp_2005/index.htm   (0 words)

  
 Guardian | My beautiful backyard
It's less cutesy, with a harder edge, but you are more likely to have the place to yourself.
In Wales, we enjoyed Pembrokeshire - a glorious peninsula of coves, cliffs and beaches, while just inland is a delightful rolling landscape, quiet villages and the massive "secret waterway" of the Daugleddau estuary.
Parts of mid-Wales also feel surprisingly remote, and the lack of major roads slows everything down, for better or for worse.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4640922-103771,00.html   (1243 words)

  
 Milford Haven Port Authority
The upper reaches of the Daugleddau estuary are particularly stunning, with steep, wooded banks alternating with gently sloping farmland.
The numerous pills and creeks, and the foreshore of the main channel, are nationally important for the thousands of wintering waders and wildfowl which feed on the mudflats at low tide, and roost on the banks and fringing marsh at high tide.
Do not underestimate this beautiful expanse of water; there are areas of strong tidal flow, and tricky currents in the estuary can easily trap the inexperienced or unwary.
www.recreation.mhpa.co.uk /activities/canoeing.htm   (328 words)

  
 Pembrokeshire on Wales west coast is the outdoor enthusiasts paradise with a pristine environment that could have been ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
All three villages lie within or near to the Daugleddau ("Two Cleddaus") section of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with its superb river scenery and choice of riverside walks.
Undoubtedly one of Pembrokeshire's most pleasant and popular visitor attractions set at the end of a beautiful tidal inlet of the Daugleddau Estuary.
A picturesque village on the opposite bank of the Teifi estuary from Cardigan town.
www.explorepembrokeshire.co.uk /activity_display.asp?activityID=21   (4793 words)

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