heading there next week ,it is a beautiful place and we never get around to seeing all we want to see even though we've been many times .

http://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=2146413824#50014

Hi moss,

Pembrokeshire is the Cornwall of Wales, or so I'm told, but that is high praise indeed. I've never been, but I will one day.

My favourite area has to be torn between two places. One is the Lake District, mainly within the National Park, as, in my opinion, there is nowhere in England as magnificent, and the prehistoric sites there are enhanced by the stupendous scenery of mountains, dales, becks, and the extremes of weather.

My other is Wessex. By this I really mean Wiltshire, but Dorset has similar qualities. There's nowt like Wiltshire, with her rolling downs, big skies, and beautiful scenery. The prehistory of the place just makes my spine tingle when I'm there, like nowhere else. That place is truly blessed with monuments. Even a glimpse of a simple round barrow sets my pulse racing. If I wasn't so obsessed with getting onto the mountains of Cumbria I'd move to Wiltshire

Maybe in another life I could be a Phil Harding.

All the best,
TE.

It is so difficult to put any single place as a favourite as they all have their merits.
While I haven't visited everywhere in the Uk I have been lucky enough to see most of the great prehistoric landscapes and every one has left me with a stupid grin on my face that has taken at least week to remove.
However, I have been fortunate enough to live in North Wiltshire area for most of the last 44 years and I never tire of visiting not only Avebury but all the places within an hours drive of my house. There is so much to see on my doorstep it is no wonder I have never moved and never wanted to.

Pembrokeshire is lovely, its easy to see why you love it so much Moss - in fact it was you who inspired me to go in autumn back in 2009. On that occasion I went by public transport and probably stayed too far south but still lovely (the first time I saw ravens was while walking the coastal path). We live in a beautiful country much of which is accessible to the coastline and sea.

I've just returned from my 'big' trip to the Highlands of Scotland and Lewis/Harris. The mountains (still snow capped) are breathtaking and everything seems clean and well cared for. Inverness is a city I'd love to go back to ... the truth is though, my favourite place is Wiltshire - specifically the Avebury landscape. The Marlborough Downs and Pewsey Vale will always feel like home ... and home is where the heart is.
All the best - good to see you back.
June

Firstly, apologies for resurrecting this thread rather than starting a new one. Hello Moss, and anyone else - wondered if you could help. Am going to West Wales for a few days, early October - staying near St. David's. Very much want to get back on the megalithic trail - given time will be relatively short, what are the 'must see' monuments/sites in the area. I will have access to a car on this occasion.

Any pointers much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

J x