An insight into the history, military use and special landscape of Manorbier Range – including the chance to fire at enemy aircraft on a simulator – is on offer this month.

A free guided tour of the Range has been organised by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority in partnership with the MOD on August 20^th at 1pm.

Major Peter Sulman will give a short presentation on the military history of the area, as well as the current use of the Range, before National Park Authority Ranger Lynne Ferrand leads a tour of the headland.

The Authority’s Archaeologist Polly Groom will talk about the area’s archaeology while geologist Sid Howells, of the Countryside Council for Wales, will enthuse visitors about the Old Red Sandstone in this part of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. There will also be the opportunity to visit the Control Tower, view the Banshee (a radio-controlled target used for training) and fire at enemy aircraft using a missile-firing simulator.

Lynne Ferrand said: “Major Sulman, the Commandant, has kindly allowed us to organise this, our third annual walk around Manorbier Range. It is a special opportunity to explore a remarkable landscape and gain a rare insight into the workings of a military training site. There are only 20 places available on a first come first served basis so anyone interested will need to book soon as it has proved very popular in the past.”

Visitors will also see ponies grazing the coastal slopes, which helps to create ideal habitats for coastal birds and wildflowers.

To book your place on the free tour call Lynne Ferrand on 01646 662213 or 07866 771188.

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