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Lawrenny and Cresswell Quay, County of Pembrokeshire

Great for Cruising on placid waters.

Lawrenny, a popular mooring place for pleasure craft, lies just below the confluence of the Cresswell and Carew Rivers. These two rivers flow together for a mere 800 metres before entering the River Cleddau, which in turn is the main artery for the mighty Milford Haven Estuary.

For those not wishing to enter the sea, the upper reaches of the Haven Estuary, although fast flowing, are relatively placid.

Cresswell Quay is situated at the head of the upper navigable reaches of the Cresswell River.
Only sailors with knowledge of the area should sail up to Cresswell Quay. On a flood tide it looks very inviting, but in actual fact the River has a very narrow channel and even experienced skippers keep a constant check on the echo sounder. The best way would be to ask another experienced crew if you could follow their course.

On a fine summer’s day or evening, it’s a very pleasant 1½ mile cruise up river to the Inn at Cresswell Quay. Suitable refreshments can be enjoyed here, prior to going back under sail or motor on the ebb, before the tide drops too much!

There are permanent moorings at Lawrenny with a pontoon for loading and unloading supplies. The Lawrenny Inn serves bar snacks, meals and drinks.

Approximately 3 miles down stream from Lawrenny, on the Cleddau, is Neyland Marina and Hobbs Point at Pembroke Dock.

Happy cruising.

Directions

By car from the A40, Pembroke or Tenby, take the A4076 and follow signs at the village of Cresselly. By boat sail up river from the bridge between Pembrke Dock and Neyland and take the first right!