Discover Begelly

Begelly is a long, spread-out village along the A478 main road. This road layout is a useful first reference when looking for a hotel in the village. When considering a specific offer, also compare the address provided with your planned starting point.

Folly Farm and the village’s history

Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo is located in Begelly, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire. The zoo is home to almost 100 different animal species. At bookable animal experiences, visitors can meet and feed animals behind the scenes. This makes the attraction a combination of wildlife viewing and special encounters that can be booked in advance.

Begelly’s mining past is also part of its history. In 1581, there were so many coal pits near the road between Tenby and Haverfordwest, by Begelly, that it was considered unsafe for carriages or wagons to pass because of the risk of ground subsidence. The old Dramway between Thomas Chapel and Begelly was a former railway line that carried coal from the mines near Broom and Thomas Chapel to Saundersfoot.

The Miners Walk passes through Begelly and Kilgetty and follows the route of the former Saundersfoot Railway. This brings a present-day walking path together with the history of a former railway line. The Dramway, in turn, recalls the transport of coal between the places mentioned and Saundersfoot.

St Mary in Begelly

St Mary in Begelly is a parish church listed as a Grade II* building. Visitors interested in historic churches will find a specific point of interest here in the village. A service is usually held every Sunday at 10:30 am. On the first and third Sundays, there is usually a morning prayer service; on the second and fourth, usually Holy Communion. Different arrangements apply on a fifth Sunday. As the service schedule may change, check the current arrangements if you are planning a visit.

Countryside and trails in the surrounding area

Nearby natural areas include Kingsmoor Common, an important wildlife habitat with wet, acidic heathland, scrub and some open water. Fords Lake Valley offers a different landscape, with scrub and woodland where nuthatches and great spotted woodpeckers can be seen or heard.

A path leads from Kilgetty through coniferous woodland and farmland to Fords Lake Valley. Those interested in the landscape and birdlife can use it to explore the habitats described around Begelly. The route description includes both wooded sections and farmland.

Bus services in the surrounding area

In Kilgetty, near Begelly, local bus service 352 runs to Tenby and service 381 to Haverfordwest. If you are planning to use a bus service, check the current timetable, as schedules may change.

Discover more destinations: Pembroke, Clarbeston, Ludchurch, Solva, Camrose, Mynachlog-ddu, Moylegrove, Crymych.

For the broader travel overview: Pembrokeshire.