Castles · South Wales
Dale Fort
Dale Fort — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milford Haven · 7.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dale Fort is a castle located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=19142
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Official information
Dale Fort is a historical site located on the cliffs of Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, originally built in 1856 for defense purposes. It serves as a field centre since 1948, offering access to the Wales Coastal Path and nearby beaches, making it ideal for outdoor activities and educational trips.
Place summary
Dale Fort is a coastal fortification located in South Wales. It is notable for its historical significance as a military structure. The fort's strategic position offers views of the surrounding area and the sea.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7028, -5.1511
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Dale
- Postcode
- SA62 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Phone
- 01646 636205
- Nearest railway station
- Milford Haven — 7.7 km
- Official site
- www.field-studies-council.org
Sources
- osm: way/1050243834 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dale Fort?
- Dale Fort is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA62 3RD), in the parish of Dale.
- What is Dale Fort?
- Dale Fort — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dale Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Milford Haven, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA62 3RD.
- Is Dale Fort a listed building?
- Dale Fort is officially recognised as II listed.
- Does Dale Fort charge admission?
- Dale Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dale Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Milford Haven, about 7.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA62 3RD.