Fishguard Fort — Attraction in Fishguard and Goodwick

Fishguard originates from the Old Norse "fiskigaror" which translates as "fish catching enclosure" and indeed local communities have thrived for centuries engaging in that very lifestyle. This area is famous as the location of the last invasion of Britain in 1797 by 1400 French soldiers who were successfully deterred by cannon fire from the fort site and forced to land at nearby Llanwnda. Due to stout resistance their incursion was short-lived, ultimately leading to surrender. Although not in use since the early 19th century, Fishguard Fort has earned its historical legendary status and attracts many visitors who also appreciate the surrounding stunning coastal views. A solitary Clouded Yellow Butterfly (Colias Croceus) Pieridia, fluttered across my gaze out over the rippling blue waters of the harbour nicely rounding off an interesting trip to this scenic...

Parked at the cliff top just above Old Town and walked down to the Old Fort. It was 3pm, and no one else was around except us, the wind, the rabbits, and the birds. Love coming here for the breathtaking views and today playing pirates with my grandson in and amongst the ruins and the canons! Once at the fort, there is access to the coastal walk. There is no charge for parking. The lane down to the fort is a bit rough and rocky. When wet, it's slippy. Plenty of spaces to have a sit and ponder, or just enjoy the views and the sound of nature. Nice gentle walk on the way down, a bit more effort required on the way back up! It's beautiful in...

Maybe it was the weather, raining, that made me rate this just ok. With a nice sunny day and great visibility I'm sure it's fantastic.

The noticeboard by the free car park talks about a QR code for a VR experience when at the fort. The actual VR code is tiny and hidden away on the fence to the right of the site when looking out to sea.

Worth combining this with the Fishguard Herrings and Marine Walk to make a day...