| Located on the south-eastern side of the Castlemartin Peninsula, Bosherston has become famous for its lily ponds. In the 18th century the estate was owned by the Campbell family, Earls of Cawdor, who created the lakes by damming three limestone valleys. In 1977 the National Trust took over 810 hectares (2,000 acres) of the estate. The lakes cover 32 hectares (80 acres) and support a rich variety of wildlife including otters, water-fowl, dragonflies and water lilies. They now form part of a National nature reserve managed jointly by the National trust and the Countryside Council for Wales. A footpath winds its way around the banks to the spectacular beach at Broad Haven South. The ponds also offer good course fishing and are well stocked. |