Located between the picturesque fishing village of Solva and Britain’s smallest city, St Davids, Moss Meadow occupies just over 2 ½ acres of meadowland on one of Pembrokeshire’s most famous stretches of coastline. Renowned for its sweeping shores and jagged headlands, this part of West Wales offers some of the finest scenery and walking in the UK.

The meadow itself is situated just a short distance back from the coastal path, affording the land spectacular sea views out across St Bride’s Bay. The dramatic seas and characterful skies of the various seasons provide a backdrop that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The sunsets to the west are particularly pleasing.

The land has had prior agricultural use and is currently down to grass, having been cut for hay in recent years. The coastal location provides a magnificent setting, but its proximity to the sea should be considered when thinking about which trees to plant here. The traditional Pembrokeshire banks at the meadow’s perimeter do provide shelter from the elements, but certain species may fare better than others. With regards to a planting plan, one may wish to consider hardier species including sycamore, juniper, hornbeam or hawthorn. These may be particularly well suited to the perimeter of the meadow where a shelter belt could be established to shield other species further in.

In terms of topography, the land has a gradual slope from north to south towards the sea which helps drain the meadow, but in agricultural terms would be classified as ‘flat’. Its boundaries on three sides are formed by Pembrokeshire banks (south, east & west) whilst the northern boundary is demarcated with a line of post and rail fencing. The banks are a combination of stone, earth, stockproof fencing and hedgerow species, offering privacy from neighbouring land as well as a break from the elements.

Moss Meadow would be of appeal to those with a love of outdoor pursuits and coastal sports, who wish to become a custodian of beautiful but manageable parcel of land in Pembrokeshire. It provides a canvas for conservation as well as a base to adventure from as you explore the landscapes nearby.

In terms of finding the meadow, when heading along the A487 from Solva towards St Davids, look out for a turning on your left signed posted to ‘Trelerw’ and leave the main road here. There is also a “planting land for sale” sign on the verge next to the turning. This turning is located in between the hamlet of Nine Wells and the Texaco garage on the outskirts of St Davids. After turning, follow this smaller road for roughly 250m and the entrance gate will be on your left hand side, marked by another sign. Please park here and climb the gate. Looking slightly to your right and follow the access track which runs diagonally across a small field and then along the left hand side of a much larger field. Turn 90 degrees to your left at the bottom and follow the track for a further 150m (passing through a further hedgerow), at which point the entrance to Moss Meadow is on your left. A map marking the access track can be found under the ‘Wood Maps’ tab.

The purchasers of the meadow will be asked to enter into a covenant