Milford Haven is a superb natural harbour (rated highly by no-less than Nelson), and offers the small craft sailor over 25 mile of navigable waters, encompassing facilities from marinas to numerous peaceful anchorages. Entry is possible day and night, and Milford Haven is considered the harbour of refuge.

Much of the petrol and diesel imported into the UK comes through Milford Haven, thus there are liable to be movements of huge ships. This need not be too problematic as the entrance is wide, the big ship channels are well defined, and the yachtsman or motorboater needn't use them. ... read more

Approach and entry to Milford Haven is simple enough, although there are various dangers in the offing that are best seen by reference to our chart of the approaches to Milford Haven.

To the north of the entrance there is Skomer Island, Skolholm Island, Grassholm and The Smalls. With attention to navigation you can pass between Skomer Island (giving it a good offing due to overfalls), and Grassholm. Skolholm likewise needs a good offing to avoid Wild Goose Race.

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This article only covers the passage anchorages near the entrance, and we have provided a chartlet for each one. Dale Anchorage, Sandy Haven Bay, and Angle Bay.

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