Pembrokeshire Marine Code Event - Venue Focus - St Non's Bay

Explore St. Non’s Bay: A Day of Discovery and Connection

As part of the 2025 Environmental Training Events series, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning coastline of St. Non’s Bay through a guided outdoor walk accompanied by a selection of expert speakers.

This open event is ideal for members of the public, outdoor activity providers, and anyone passionate about the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Event Highlights:

• Morning Discovery Walk: Learn about the historical, cultural, and environmental significance of key locations, including St. Non’s Chapel and Porth Clais Harbour. Explore the rich legacy of historical and cultural value, as well as the fascinating biodiversity and geology present across the bay. Explore the rich diversity of one of North Pembrokeshire's most scenic stretches of coastline, and gain insight into how these elements intertwine to shape the bay’s identity today.

• Afternoon Venue Deep Dive: Participate in engaging discussions that share knowledge and best practices for outdoor activities in and around St. Non’s Bay. Topics include ideal routes, access points, and key landmarks, alongside the importance of responsible interaction with sensitive wildlife and habitats. This session encourages collaboration and fosters a sense of shared stewardship among participants.

Throughout the event, enjoy opportunities to pause, observe, and learn at key sites along the walk. These moments are designed to inspire connection not only with the natural world but also among community members, outdoor activity providers, and those dedicated to preserving the area’s unique character.

Whether you're an enthusiast keen to explore, a provider eager to learn, or a resident seeking to connect more deeply with the area, this event promises a day of discovery, connection, and inspiration.

Speaker Spotlight:

Tomos Jones - Community Archaeologist , Pembrokeshire Coast National Park: Tomos works as the Community Archaeologist for the National Park Authority. He is responsible for safeguarding archaeological monuments within the Pembrokeshire Coast and also providing opportunities for communities, the public and other stakeholders to engage and learn more about archaeological heritage in the national park.

Sid Howells Geologist – Geological & Educational Services: Local geologist, Sid Howells, has spent over 40 years working in industry, conservation, research and education in Britain and overseas. As a former FSC peripatetic geology/geography fieldwork tutor and Regional Earth Scientist (Pembs, Carms, Gower & Neath-Port Talbot) for Countryside Council for Wales, Sid is an experienced speaker and bases his talks on an extensive collection of photos he has taken from land, sea and air.

Richard Vaughan - Ranger, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park:

Mark Underhill - Countryside Manager, National Trust: Mark Underhill has spent 40 years in land management for nature conservation. After swapping farming for an MSc in Ecology, he worked with WWT, CCW, and RSPB, managing nature reserves and creating wetlands. Now, as Countryside Manager for the National Trust in Pembrokeshire, he oversees 5,000ha of stunning coastline—his most rewarding role yet!

We’re delighted you're thinking of booking a place at our event! Spaces are limited, so if you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to someone else. We look forward to seeing you there!

Contact: alec.denny@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk / joe.monks@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk

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Archwiliwch Fae Santes Non: Diwrnod Darganfod a Chysylltu

Fel rhan o’r gyfres Diwrnodau Hyfforddiant Amgylcheddol 2025, mae’r digwyddiad hwn yn cynnig cyfle unigryw i archwilio arfordir godidog Bae Santes Non drwy daith gerdded awyr agored wedi’i thywys yng nghwmni detholiad o siaradwyr arbenigol.

Mae’r digwyddiad agored hwn yn ddelfrydol ar gyfer aelodau’r cyhoedd, darparwyr gweithgareddau awyr agored, ac unrhyw un sy’n angerddol am dreftadaeth naturiol a diwylliannol yr ardal.

Uchafbwyntiau'r Digwyddiad:

• Taith Gerdded Darganfod y Bore: Dysgwch am arwyddocâd hanesyddol, diwylliannol ac amgylcheddol lleoliadau allweddol, gan gynnwys Capel y Santes Non a Harbwr Porth Clais. Archwiliwch yr etifeddiaeth gyfoethog o werth hanesyddol a diwylliannol, yn ogystal â’r fioamrywiaeth a’r ddaeareg hynod ddiddorol sy’n bresennol ar draws y bae. Archwiliwch amrywiaeth gyfoethog un o ddarnau mwyaf golygfaol o arfordir Gogledd Sir Benfro, a chael cipolwg ar sut mae’r elfennau hyn yn cydblethu i lunio hunaniaeth y bae heddiw.

• Archwiliad Dwfn Lleoliad y Prynhawn: Cymerwch ran mewn trafodaethau difyr sy’n rhannu gwybodaeth ac arferion gorau ar gyfer gweithgareddau awyr agored ym Mae Santes Non a’r cyffiniau. Ymhlith y pynciau mae llwybrau delfrydol, pwyntiau mynediad, a thirnodau allweddol, ynghyd â phwysigrwydd rhyngweithio cyfrifol â bywyd gwyllt a chynefinoedd sensitif. Mae'r sesiwn hon yn annog cydweithio ac yn meithrin ymdeimlad o stiwardiaeth gyffredin ymhlith cyfranogwyr.

Trwy gydol y digwyddiad, mwynhewch gyfleoedd i oedi, arsylwi a dysgu mewn safleoedd allweddol ar hyd y daith gerdded. Mae’r eiliadau hyn wedi’u cynllunio i ysbrydoli cysylltiad nid yn unig â byd natur ond hefyd ymhlith aelodau’r gymuned, darparwyr gweithgareddau awyr agored, a’r rhai sy’n ymroddedig i warchod cymeriad unigryw’r ardal.

P'un a ydych chi'n frwd dros archwilio, yn ddarparwr sy'n awyddus i ddysgu, neu'n breswylydd sy'n ceisio cysylltu'n ddyfnach â'r ardal, mae'r digwyddiad hwn yn addo diwrnod o ddarganfod, cysylltu ac ysbrydoliaeth.

Sylw ar Siaradwyr:

Tomos Jones - Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro:

Y Daearegydd Sid Howells – Gwasanaethau Daearegol ac Addysgol: Mae Sid Howells, y daearegydd lleol, wedi treulio dros 40 mlynedd yn gweithio mewn diwydiant, cadwraeth, ymchwil ac addysg ym Mhrydain a thramor. Fel cyn-diwtor gwaith maes daeareg/daearyddiaeth beripatetig FSC a Gwyddonydd Daear Rhanbarthol (Sir Benfro, Sir Gaerfyrddin, Gŵyr a Chastell-nedd Port Talbot) i Gyngor Cefn Gwlad Cymru, mae Sid yn siaradwr profiadol ac yn seilio ei sgyrsiau ar gasgliad helaeth o luniau y mae wedi’u tynnu o dir, môr ac awyr.

 Richard Vaughan – Ceidwad, Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro:

Mark Underhill - Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol:

Rydym wrth ein bodd eich bod yn ystyried archebu lle yn ein digwyddiad! Mae lleoedd yn gyfyngedig, felly os na allwch fynychu mwyach, rhowch wybod i ni cyn gynted â phosibl fel y gallwn gynnig eich lle i rywun arall. Edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld chi yno!

Cysylltwch: alec.denny@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk / joe.monks@pembrokeshirecoastalforum.org.uk