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Stepaside
Stepaside shown within Pembrokeshire |
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| OS grid reference | SN139077 |
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| Principal area | Pembrokeshire |
| Ceremonial county | Dyfed |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| List of places: UK • Wales • Pembrokeshire | |
Stepaside is a village six miles north of Tenby, Pembrokeshire belonging to the Community of Amroth[1]
Once home to both coal and iron mines, it is now a holiday hamlet with a few houses and caravan parks. The Stepaside Heritage Park is situated on the road between it and Wisemans Bridge. Nearby towns and villages include Kilgetty and Amroth.
Information signs at Stepaside state that legend says that Stepaside gots its name when Oliver Cromwell and his army passed through on their way to Pembroke. Oliver Cromwell is reported to have asked people in his way to step aside, hence the name.
Stepaside is accessible via three routes. There are two turnoffs from the A477 road one signpostd Amroth, Stepaside and the next Wisemans Bridge, Stepaside. The other route is via the coastal road either through Amroth or via the coastal road from Saundersfoot Harbour.
Th Old Tramway runs from Stepaside (Starting at the Heritage Park) to Wisemans Bridge beach and pub. The Tramway is a man-made fine gravel pathway which is flat. The pathway is suitable for bicycles, pushchairs, disabled scooters and walkers of all levels. This is a popular shortcut for holiday makers and locals to the beach, Wisemans Bridge pub, Coppet Hall and Saundersfoot Harbour. The Tramway is 21⁄2 miles (4.0 km) long from Stepaside to Saundersfoot Harbour and during the holiday season many walkers and cyclists can be seen using this route which is part of Route 4 cycle route.[2]
Stepaside is a holiday hamlet with nearest Supermarket, Cashpoint, Launderette,various shops, School, Library, Community Centre being one mile away in a village called Kilgetty. Properties in Stepaside range from Old Stone Cottages, new build contemporary houses, bungalows, and convertd buildings such as The Old School which is now residential and a block of apartments called Cromwell Court (after Oliver Cromwell) formerly a Kawasaki garage. The Old Coach Works at Stepaside is still in use and is a bodyshop and garage.