Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Natural Monuments
United Kingdom
Wales
South Wales
Pembrokeshire
Mathry

Carreg Samson Dolmen

Highlight • Historical Site

Carreg Samson Dolmen

Hiking

5.0

(30)

Cycling

5.0

(1)

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    September 17, 2019

    Hiking

    Carreg Samson, also known as ‘Samson's Stone’ is a wonderful example of a cromlech, an exposed Neolithic burial chamber. The chamber is situated in farmland above the bay of Aber Castle and affords fantastic views across the Irish Sea. The large capstone, which is 15 feet (four-and-a-half metres) long and nearly nine feet (nearly three metres) wide, perches on three of the seven upright stones. Legend has it that St Samson placed the capstone in position using only his little finger.

    October 14, 2023

    Hiking

    Carreg Samson, a dolmen, lies over Abercastle Bay, near Fishguard.

    The capstone is approximately 4 1/2 m long and 2.7 m wide. It lies on three of the seven upright support stones. The dolmen was previously covered by a mound of earth or stone. At the beginning of the 20th century, the gaps between the stones were closed so that the dolmen could be used as a sheepfold.

    The Carreg Samson is a so-called Scheduled Monument.
    Translated by

    October 16, 2020

    Hiking

    A special place, an ancient tombe. In the Netherlands we call this a hunebed.

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Carreg Samson Dolmen

    4.8

    (9)

    52

    hikers

    1. Trefin – Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

    6.08km

    01:40

    90m

    90m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Easy

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 90 m

    Open during reasonable daylight hours

    Free entry

    Contacts

    West of Abercastle, SA62 5AN

    www.visitpembrokeshire.com/attraction-listing/carreg-samson

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Tuesday 10 March

    11°C

    8°C

    -- %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: -- km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Loading

    Location: Mathry, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Trefin Village

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy