This article deals with Milford Haven away from the entrance and it's associated anchorages, and also the River Cleddau. The article Milford Haven 1, covered approach and entry from sea and also the three passage anchorages.

Milford Haven is a glorious natural harbour, but there are numerous movements of tankers to be taken into account. Also the various oil terminals somewhat dominate the estuary, but once you push further up past the Cleddau Bridge everything changes.Although still strongly tidal, the River winds it's way inland amidst beautiful scenery, leaving the industrial scene behind.

In the area covered there are two marinas plus a few other mooring options and also a wide choice of anchorages. Other than Milford Haven itself, facilities are a bit thin on the ground for provisioning, so it may be worth doing a big stock up if planning to explore this delightful area.

Various areas have been set aside for different activities, from acrobatics on PWC's through waterskiing etc. Large areas including most of the River Cleddau are designated quiet areas, with the speed limit of dead slow and no wash. It will be possible to find a peaceful anchorage undisturbed by the antics of the speedy. ... read more

The seaward approach  has already been covered in a separate article. We shall assume you are already in and have made your way past Angle Bay and all the associated oil terminals.

There is plenty of room to stay out of the shipping channel if required, and all ships on the move should be considered to have a moving exclusion zone in front of them. The extent of this zone is the limit of their forward visibility from the bridge of the ship, and is normally marked by the position of the escort vessel. All pleasure craft need to keep out of the way of ships at all times in Milford Haven whether under sail or power.

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Various mooring and anchoring places for the visiting yachtsman or motorboater are described now in the order you will come across them, Milford Marina, Neyland Yacht Haven, Lawrenny Yacht Station, plus many other possible mooring spots are covered together with prices:

Milford Marina:

This Marina is formed in the old Milford Docks, and is run by the harbour authorities themselves. It lies on the North side of the estuary and is perhaps the most convenient for the town with its transport and provisioning. A well marked approach channel to the lock gates is defined by buoyage, and recognisable by small craft moorings either side on Milford Shelf.

A waiting pontoon is established in summer months near the gate, and access through the lock is available from four hours before high water to 3 1/2 hours after high water. The lock works to a published timetable (which is available via the link below), and generally is open for free flow for around the two hours before high water.

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