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Start your walk at the Mill Bridge, a few hundred yards to the north of the town. This was once the site of the North Gate, at the bottom of Dark Lane, leading up into the town itself - there were two other town gates to the west and east, huge structures that were locked at nightfall in order to allow the population to sleep safely in their beds.

The North Gate was pulled down in 1820 to provide easier access for carts and coaches and the Mill Bridge now crosses the Mill Pond, formerly a tidal inlet that defended the town and castle on their northern flank.

The Mill, an ancient corn mill powered by the tidal flow of the inlet, was built soon after the castle was founded and granted to the in 1199. The building was destroyed by fire in 1956 and now only the foundations are left. However, they do make an ideal viewing point for the castle and for the once-busy quays of Pembroke.

Once the Normans arrived this small but sheltered harbour enjoyed a thriving wine trade with France. From the Middle Ages until the 20th century lime, coal and other agricultural produce also passed through the warehouses that can still be seen on the northern side of the river. Nowadays they are used as cafés and shops.