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Poppit Sands

Beaches of Pembrokeshire

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Beach Overview

The last beach on the north Pembrokeshire coast, Poppit Sands is a swirling area of soft sand that offers plenty to attract all kinds of visitors.

It’s a popular beach, backed by lush countryside and facing the Teifi estuary. This is a popular beach year round, but especially so in the summer.

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There is a marked out swimming zone in the summer months and lifeguards in this peak period. It is advisable not to swim beyond these zones, as the conditions make swimming difficult, with strong currents.

The beach is backed by grass-topped sand dunes, which provide picturesque protection for the sands. There are plenty of rock pools to keep inquisitive minds occupied. The beach is also a key place to spot a range of wildlife from dolphins to seals and porpoises. On the odd occasion it has been known for the odd whale to be spotted - so keep your eyes on the sea!

Easy Access?

The beach is accessible via a wooden walkway next to the lifeboat station. This is level and leads directly onto the sand.

Car Parking

There is a large car park available next to the lifeboat station, which is also home to refreshments and toilets. There are disabled toilets but no baby changing facilities. They are open 24 hrs.

Lifeguard Patrols

Lifeguards are available between June and September.

Dog Restrictions

Dogs are allowed on much of the beach but are banned from the western section of the beach from May 1st to September 30th.

Features and facilities

Dog Restrictions

Dog restrictions 1st May - 30th Sept. See here

lifeguards

Daily: 17th June - 3rd Sept 23 (10am-6pm)

car parking

Near RNLI Station

toilets

In Car Park - Disabled toilets open 24 hrs

beach safety

Strong currents - stay inside Lifeguarded areas

beach access

Beach wheelchair available to hire

Eat & Drink

Poppit Sands Cafe

fishing

Flounder, cod & whiting in winter. Licence is necessary for sea trout on the incoming tide

slipway

blue flag

Blue Flag Award

sand dunes

Sand Dunes

Beach Wheelchair Hire

Available to hire here, book online

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