Aber Rhigian Beach
Aber Rhigian is one of the most isolated beaches of Pembrokeshire. There is no settlement and no access for vehicles, public or private. The shingle beach is surrounded by cliffs and set in a wooded valley with the moors of Carningli in the distance. Such an unspoilt gem is rarely found. The peace... Read More
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Aberaeron Beach
The picturesque town of Aberaeron is situated at the mouth of the Aeron valley. Once a thriving port, Aberaeron is now a popular holiday centre famous for its brightly painted Georgian houses and cheerful harbour filled with multi -coloured yachts and boats
Located next to the harbour is the quai... Read More
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Aberbach (Dinas) Beach
Aberbach is a small, beautifully secluded pebble beach framed by low (100ft) cliffs pocked with tiny coves and caverns. Located between Dinas and
Fishguard, this stretch of coast is great for sea birds; gulls, ravens,
choughs and peregrines on the cliffs with the occasional cormorant,
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Aberbach(St. Nichls) Beach
This small beach is next to the larger Abermawr beach and its about
5 minutes walk to get to it from the road or 10 minutes around the cliffs
from Abermawr. Although mainly pebbles there is sand at low tide and
its never crowded.
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Abercastle Beach
A picturesque cove and fishing village, with a sand and shingle beach. The beach faces north west so is sheltered from south westerly gales. Its primary use is as a harbour for local fishermen. There is a slipway for boats, and Abercastle is particularly popular with divers. Swimming, kayaking and a... Read More
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abereiddy Beach
A ‘blue’ sandy beach with dramatic cliffs, pretty colour-washed cottages and the striking Blue Lagoon - once a slate quarry. This beach-side community, previously the home of quarrymen, now attracts visitors seeking a retreat from the hassles of modern-day life. One of Pembrokeshire’s most beautiful... Read More
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Aberfelin/Trefin Beach
Trefin is an attractive village perched on the clifftops between the bays of Aberfelin and Abercastle. Most cottages are within walking distance of the coast and the excellent village facilities, the weaving centre of Welsh crafts, and a friendly pub/restaurant with a childrens’ room and garden, the... Read More
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Aberfforest Beach
Aberfforest is a very special bay on this beautiful coastline, pitted with tiny sandy coves and a favourite haunt of seals and dolphins. Deciduous ancient woodlands run down tiny valleys to the sea's edge and birdwatchers and naturalists delight in the abundance of wildlife. The bay can only be ap... Read More
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Abermawr Beach
A little known, but large and impressive bay with a large pebble bank created by a huge storm in 1859. At low tide the beach is sandy and offers good conditions for kiting. Surfing here can also be good and is never crowded, but the strong currents can be hazardous. Facing west, southerly and northe... Read More
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Aberporth Beach
The picturesque village resort of Aberporth overlooks two sandy beaches and is one of Ceredigion's favourite holiday destinations. It is an historic
harbour with pretty Georgian houses pleasantly situated on the shore of
Cardigan Bay, famous for its dolphins. Rock pools are exposed at low tides
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Amroth Beach
Amroth is a charming coastal village where time seems to have stood still. The beach is punctuated by a series of groynes that help protect the village from winter storms and rough seas. This beach and village mark the easterly end of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, which winds its way for 186 miles... Read More
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Barafundle Bay Beach
A beautiful bay of golden sands and turquoise blue waters. East facing and well sheltered from the prevailing winds, this is an ideal hideaway spot. Its inaccessibility and sheltered nature make it unsuitable for 'forces-of-nature' sports.
To find it, turn off from the minor road between Stackpole ... Read More
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Blue Lagoon Beach
The Blue Lagoon is near the hamlet and beach of Abereiddy. It's famous for
its striking blue waters and was once a slate quarry linked to the sea by a
narrow channel but was closed in 1904 after it was flooded by a storm. The
lagoon is now considered an important geological feature, and the quarr... Read More
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Broadhaven Beach
Broad Haven (west) is a large, magnificent expanse of sand, which runs the entire length of Broad Haven Village. It is a regular Blue Flag holder.
It is a favourite with bathers and watersports enthusiasts with pubs, shops, restaurant, cafe etc. Broad Haven's westerly facing sandy beach offers exce... Read More
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Broadhaven South Beach
This pleasant beach is backed by sand dunes which are an important habitat for wildlife. Offshore is a dramatically-shaped limestone stack known as Church Rock. The stream running down to the beach drains from the Bosherston lakes, part of the Stackpole Estate. In the 18th century the estate was own... Read More
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Burton Beach
Burton is a small hillside village which enjoys superb views over the Cleddau river. The East & West Cleddaus known by many as The Secret Waterway is an area of natural beauty with wildlife and fishing. Along with the other
villages which line the Cleddau it is a popular spot for boating and waters... Read More
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Caer Bwdi Beach
Caerbwdi Beach is a small bay near St Davids with a grassy car park and an approximately 10 minute walk to a stunning, rocky and red sandstone beach. The cove is southfacing and quite sheltered with relatively few visitors apart from the odd Pembrokeshire Coast Path walker or ranger. The sandstone w... Read More
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Caerfai Beach
Caerfai is the nearest beach to St Davids and is popular for bathers, although at high tide the beach is completely covered leaving only rocks and boulders. A feature of the beach is the unusual purple sandstone along the cliffs, which was used to build St Davids Cathedral. The beach itself is pleas... Read More
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Castell-bach Beach Beach
It is a rocky grass-topped islet cut off from the shore by a sand and
shingle beach and quite inaccessible at high tide. On the grassy plateau
beyond is the remains of an Iron Age fort 'Castell Bach'.
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Ceibwr Beach
Ceibwr Bay is an attractive little bay, totally undeveloped and the haunt of shy seabirds and Grey Atlantic Seals, with the nearby village of Moylegrove within walking distance. The cliff walking is high, craggy and awesomely beautiful whatever the weather or season. The cliffs show evidence of im... Read More
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Coppet Hall Beach
A small sandy beach, with pebbles at the high tide line. Joined to the busier Saundersfoot, this is the best place to launch from for windsurfers and kitesurfers, with the best conditions being low tides when the wind is cleaner. There are a few clusters of rocks to look out for, which become submer... Read More
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Cwm Gwylogg Beach
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Cwmtydu beach
Cwmtydu (part of the Ceredigion Heritage Coast) is a secluded cove with a predominantly shingle beach. Both folding and faulting are exposed in the
bands of shales and grits that form the cliffs. These rocks were laid down
400 million years ago in the Silurian era. At low tide why not take a look... Read More
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Cwm-Yr-Eglwys Beach
Cwm-yr-Eglwys is a petite, eye-catching cove popular with families. Overlooking the picturesque shingle and pebble beach are the remains of the 12th Century church of St Brynach's, which was destroyed during a fierce storm in 1859. To find Cwm-yr-Eglwys follow the narrow, twisting road off the A487... Read More
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Dale Beach
The sheltered bay of Dale is perfect for watersports - home to yachting, windsurfing and a watersports centre. Dale has a shingle beach with some sand at low tide and an attractive seafront, all overlooked by Dale Castle on the hill above. Facilities in the village, overlooking the sea, are good. Ca... Read More
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Druidston Beach
Druidston Haven can be found by following the coastal road between Nolton Haven and Broad Haven. It is a well hidden long, sandy beach enclosed on three sides by steep cliffs. Access to the beach is by two footpaths and bathers should take care as there are strong currents. There are no
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East LLanion Beach
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Freshwater East Beach
Freshwater East is a wide, sweeping crescent of sand and shingle backed by dunes and grassy headlands. Popular with boat owners, divers, fishermen and surfers alike, it has a shop, pub, caravan park and toilets - all set behind the dunes. To get to Freshwater East take the the B4584 from the A4139 a... Read More
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Freshwater West Beach
Freshwater West is a haven for surfers. They are drawn to the area by the big Atlantic rollers so it seems only natural that the beach should be the setting for the Welsh National Surfing Championships. However, it can be dangerous to swimmers because of strong undertows, hazardous quicksands,so fam... Read More
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Gelliswick Beach
Gelliswick is the headquarters of the Pembrokeshire Yacht Club and offers an excellent slipway for boats. A large sand and shingle beach, facilities include toilets, free parking and the nearby shops of Milford Haven.... Read More
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Gelliswick Beach
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Goodwick Sands Beach
Although the large sheltered harbour of Goodwick looks like an ideal flat water windsurfing location, the high cliffs surrounding it makes it a gusty venue in all but NE winds and not really suited to any kind of 'forces-of-nature' sport.
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Gwadn/Solva Beach
The Gwadn/Solva can only be accessed via footpaths and if you take the
eastern coastal path from Solva harbour up and over The Gribin you will
arrive at The Gwadn. Steep steps lead down to the small pebble and sand
beach which provides a sheltered spot. ... Read More
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Hazelbeach
Hazelbeach is set on the Cleddau river. The East & West Cleddaus known by many as The Secret Waterway is an area of natural beauty with wildlife and fishing. Panoramic views across the Haven - a stroll from the Ferry Inn, and close to Neyland Marina. Hazelbeach is an inlet with a shingle shoreline.... Read More
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Laugharne Beach
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Lawrenny Beach
Close to Lawrenny village, Lawrenny Quay is a popular area for boating which once boasted a thriving shipbuilding industry. During the Second World War, Lawrenny Quay served as a marine air base and up to 15 Walrus sea planes could be seen moored on the river Cleddau. The East & West Cleddaus known ... Read More
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Lindsway Bay Beach
A small triangle of sand flanked by rocky outcrops below almost sheer cliffs. There are good views towards St Ann’s Head from both the beach and the cliff-top. Bathing here is relatively safe, although there can be fast currents if you go too far out to sea, so don’t bathe alone. Great Castle Head, ... Read More
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Little Haven Beach
Little Haven is a picturesque old fishing village with steep streets that descend to a sandy beach with a slipway for small boats, including the local inshore rescue boat. The beach itself is popular with swimmers and divers in the summer months, but not really suitable for 'forces-of-nature' sports... Read More
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Llangrannog Beach
Three miles north of the A487, Llangrannog is an attractive village on the Ceredigion coast, seated in a deep dingle, wedged in between bracken and
gorse-beaten hills, the main streets winding to the tiny seafront. The sandy
beach can become very busy in mid-summer. Two local pubs, the Ship Inn an... Read More
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Llangwm/Blacktar Beach
Llangwm is a small village which overlooks the shoreline on the Cleddau river. The East & West Cleddaus known by many as The Secret Waterway is an area of natural beauty with wildlife and fishing. Near to Llangwm is Black Tar, which along with Llangwm, is a popular spot for boating and watersports e... Read More
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Llanstadwell Beach
Llanstadwell is a small hill-side village which overlooks the estuary and
the Haven shoreline on the Cleddau river. The East & West Cleddaus known by
many as The Secret Waterway is an area of natural beauty with wildlife and
fishing. Llanstadwell beach is an inlet with a shingle shoreline.... Read More
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Llansteffan Beach
Part of the sandy shores of the Twyi estuary Llansteffan beach is clean and appealing, running the length of the village around the castle grounds to tranquil Scotts Bay - a quiet sandy beach. There is a childrens' play park and a tarmaced small path following the shoreline. Plenty of room to park i... Read More
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Lower Fishguard Beach
Fishguard Bay and Lower Town celebrated the bi-centenary of the last invasion of Britain recently and have been used as a set for many major films, including Under Milkwood and Moby Dick. A mile inland, separated from the coast by Dinas Mountain lies the Gwaun Valley, an area designated in its own r... Read More
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Lydstep Haven Beach
is a tiny picturesque village on a beautiful stretch of coastline just over three miles from the popular and historic town of Tenby. This community has an interesting and long history linked with the 5th Century Saints, Norman Earls and Tudor Merchants. The village and its spectacular cliff scape of... Read More
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Manorbier Beach
One of the prettiest beaches in Pembrokeshire, overlooked by the impressive medieval Manorbier Castle and the 12th century church. The beach itself is sandy, with rocks and rockpools at either end and a pebble bank along the high tide mark, and is very popular with surfers. It is home to a stone cro... Read More
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Marloes Sands Beach
Marloes Sands is a beautiful, isolated stretch of sand with rocky outcrops along its length. It is rarely busy and out of season, if you make the effort to walk to the beach, you are likely to have it to yourself. From the beach there are good views out to Skokholm and Gateholm Islands, the latter o... Read More
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Martins Haven Beach
Hardly a beach really, more of a stony slipway and embarkation point for boat trips to Skomer Island. Also popular with divers and it can be a cool place to kayak from. A NT car park is available 200m from the 'beach' and toilets can be found on the road to the beach. ... Read More
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Monkstone Beach
A beach of fine golden sand. There are 151 steps down to the beach, so it is not accessible for the less able or families with small children. Those hardy enough to make the journey will find a beautiful stretch of fine golden sand, with occasional rocks and a pebble bank at the high tide line, but ... Read More
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Musselwick Sands Beach
Musselwick Sands is a fine sandy beach that is only exposed at low tide. Access is difficult and visitors need to be aware that the tide could cut
them off. There are no amenities and parking at the start of the long footpath to the beach is limited.... Read More
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Mwnt Beach
Owned by the National Trust, the headland of Mwnt overlooks a sheltered
sandy beach. Short circular cliff top walks, a remote family beach, a 13th
century church and a wealth of history make this a beautiful destination for
visitors especially during the summer months. Mwnt is historically import... Read More
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New Quay Beach
Set at the southern end of Cardigan Bay, New Quay is a small picturesque but popular seaside destination for the whole family. The village and surrounding area features, expansive sandy beaches, coastal walks and also its family of Bottlenose Dolphins, that remain here throughout the year. The Cered... Read More
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Newgale Beach
Newgale provides the ideal location for watersports. There is always plenty of space on the long, two mile stretch of flat sand and whilst the Atlantic Ocean rollers ensure some exciting surf, it is an ideal beach for the young and not so expert. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the schoo... Read More
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Newport Parrog Beach
This large, picturesque horseshoe shaped bay is generally well protected from the winds and waves that pound much of the Pembrokeshire coastline. The historic town of Newport stands near the mouth of the River Nevern where there are 2 beaches - one on each side of the estuary. The Parrog is on the... Read More
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Newport Sands Beach
A superb long stretch of beach with lots of room to play games and sail boats. The beach is backed by a popular golf course with club house. At low tide you can walk across the estuary to Newport Parrog, and the walk around the river bank through a bird sanctuary to the road bridge crossing is alway... Read More
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Neyland Beach
At Neyland there is an impressive marina and waterfront development - Brunel Quay. In the last few years, Neyland has been established as a major sailing & watersports centre. Alongside the marina are attractive homes, a popular waterside cafe & bar, and a nearby nature reserve. There is a fine prom... Read More
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Nolton Haven Beach
The sheltered shingle cove of Nolton Haven is unsuitable for 'forces-of-nature' sports, but as with all the beaches in this area offers a good starting point for some cliff top walks along parts of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. A red flag flying warns of danger to swimmers. There is a car park opp... Read More
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Penally Beach
Penally is a large sandy beach with dunes running its length.
There is no lifeguard cover but there is an emergency phone and safety equipment available. There is a sand bank half way along the beach - care must be taken as the tide can quickly come in and leave bathers stranded.
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Pendine Beach
Pendine is a very long, sandy, straight beach edged by a belt of sand dunes. From the beach there are clear views across Carmarthen Bay to the Gower and Tenby. The shoreline is gently shelving but inflatables are a problem,
particularly with offshore winds. Pendine is famous as a venue for land spe... Read More
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Poppit Beach
Situated at the mouth of the Teifi estuary, Poppit Sands is a very large expanse of sand, which marks the northern border of Pembrokeshire and the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. The proximity of the beach to the town of Cardigan has made it a very popular venue for visitors, but ba... Read More
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Porthclais Beach
A small cove popular with divers and kayakers with lots of climbing routes on the surrounding cliffs. Again, as with all the beaches in this area also a popular place from which to explore parts of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. There is a car park with an ice-cream van in the summer but very few oth... Read More
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Porthgain Beach
Porthgain is one of the most individual places in Pembrokeshire, with superb coastal scenery and an unpretentious mixture of traditional, Victorian and later style houses, and a man-made 19th century harbour. Today you can still see evidence of Porthgain's industrial past. It is still a thriving, if... Read More
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Porthmelgan Beach
Porthmelgan is a sandy and secluded beach close to Whitesands. Access is along the coastal path from St Davids or the car park at Whitesands.... Read More
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Porthsele Beach
Porthsele beach lies between St. Justinian and Whitesands and can only be reached by walking round the cliff path unless you get permission from Pencarnan farm to cross their land.... Read More
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Pwllgwaelod
Beach
A small sandy beach with cliffs on either side means that the west facing Pwllgwaelod is unsuitable for most 'forces-of-nature' sports. The beach does however offer good views across Fishguard Bay to Fishguard Harbour and a short walk of a kilometre or so takes you across the southern end of Dinas I... Read More
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Sandy Haven Beach
A large expanse of subtly coloured sand is revealed at this estuary when the tide retreats. Bathing is considered generally safe but swift currents do arise at some stages of the tide. There are no toilets here. Parking on both the western and eastern sides of the estuary are limited.... Read More
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Saundersfoot Beach
This large, south east facing beach of golden sand is one of the most popular stretches of coastline in Pembrokeshire. Bathing here is generally safe, and Saundersfoot is very popular with families. Most windsurfers launch from Coppet Hall. Being a lively tourist beach, all the expected amenities a... Read More
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Solva Beach
Solva is a beautiful rocky inlet which floods, except at low tide, providing a sheltered, safe anchorage for yachts and pleasure craft. Not surprisingly this fine natural harbour has given the village a long seafaring tradition. It doesn't have a particularly good beach - at low tide there is a sma... Read More
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St. Brides Haven Beach
St Brides Haven is a small cove with sand exposed at low tide and shingle/pebbles further up the beach. It is excellentfor bathing, but isn't so good for 'Force-of-Nature' sports. The rockpools are interesting though and the cove provides good views aross St Brides Bay. Interesting features near the... Read More
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St. Dogmaels Beach
Near the mouth of the River Teifi, on the southern side opposite Cardigan, stands St Dogmaels. It is essentially a seafaring village, as examination of headstones in the churchyard will testify. The remains of an Abbey founded by Robert Fitz-Martin in the 12th century are worth a visit. Poppit Sands... Read More
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Stackpole Quay Beach
The quay was built in the 18th century, to ship out limestone from the nearby quarry and bring in luxury goods for Stackpole Court. The National Trust has converted the nearby farm buildings into holiday cottages, while the quarry is now used for outdoor educational activities.The small offshore isl... Read More
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Tenby Castle Beach
Tenby is Pembrokeshire's main holiday resort, and its beaches reflect this. They provide plenty of facilities, are winners of various environmental awards, and are often quite crowded. The resort of Tenby consists of four beaches: North Beach, Harbour beach, Castle Beach and South Beach. Castle Beac... Read More
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Tenby Harbour Beach
Small, picturesque and brightly coloured by the neat painted cottages and spectrum of summer sail, Tenby harbour has a magnetic attraction. To sit on the harbour wall watching fishermen cast their lines and the boats sailing to and from Caldey Island is a pleasureable way of whiling away the time. ... Read More
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Tenby North Beach
Tenby is Pembrokeshire's main holiday resort, and its beaches reflect this. They provide plenty of facilities, are winners of various environmental awards, and are often quite crowded. The resort of Tenby consists of four beaches: North Beach, Harbour beach, Castle Beach and South Beach.
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Tenby South Beach
Tenby is Pembrokeshire's main holiday resort, and its beaches reflect this. They provide plenty of facilities, are winners of various environmental awards, and are often quite crowded. The resort of Tenby consists of four beaches: North Beach, Harbour beach, Castle Beach and South Beach. The mile lo... Read More
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Traethllyfn Beach
An impressive sandy beach surrounded by equally impressive cliffs and headlands. When rough, there can be some pretty nasty rips at this beach making it unsuitable for swimming. Part of the beach can get cut off at high tide too, so watch out. To find it drive to either Porthgain and take the Coasta... Read More
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Tresaith Beach
Tresaith is a delightful little beach and has only a cafe and public house. Car parking is very limited, so you'll have to get there early or other car parking is available at the top of the hill. The beach is of sand and plenty of it and ideal for swimming. At the Beachcomber Cafe you can get hot a... Read More
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Watch House Bay Beach
A small sandy cove, (to the left of the sands of Lindsway Bay - main beachshown in the picture), which can be accessed from the sea only.... Read More
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Watwick Bay Beach
A fine sheltered, secluded beach with lovely sands. A half mile footpath and then a steep walk down to the beach
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West Angle Bay Beach
A quiet secluded bay to the west of the village of Angle. Also in this area is the wide sweep of mud known as Angle Bay. West Angle Bay is more picturesque and better for swimming. Take the B4320 from Pembroke to Angle village from where there are signposts to the beach. There is a free National Par... Read More
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West Dale Beach
West Dale is a stunning, secluded cove, but its sand and shingle beach can be dangerous to swimmers because of undertows and unpredictable currents and hidden rocks. Access is via road or footpath through Dale. There are no amentities at the beach, but the nearby village of Dale has a pub, public ... Read More
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Whitesands Beach
Whitesands, or to give it its welsh name Traeth Mawr, is consistently rated one of Wales' very best beaches. A large sandy beach in a magnificent setting, Whitesands is well known for it's views, glorious sunsets and crystal clear water. It is understandably popular, with swimming and
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Wisemans Bridge Beach
Wisemans Bridge is wide and mostly sandy with some rocky stretches. Its claim to fame is that it was used in 1944 for rehearsals of the D Day landings under the watchful eye of Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill himself. At low tide it is possible to walk to neighbouring Saundersfoot. Very limite... Read More
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