Freshwater West

5 mins drive

Freshwater West is a wonderful, wild location popular with surfers, walkers, Hollywood filmmakers and wildlife lovers alike.

The west facing beach is backed by a large dune system, which is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

At high tide most of the sand at Freshwater West is submerged, while at low tide you may even see the remains of an ancient drowned forest.

This is also a great location for rock pooling with plenty of pools at the southern end

The Shell House in Harry Potter’s Deathly Hallows was built on Freshwater West Beach & Dobbie's Grave is here. This beach was also used for the filming of Robin Hood starring Russell Crowe.

 

Barafundle Bay

10 mins drive and short walk

"Wow!" is probably the best way to describe this beach.

A small bay backed by dunes and pine trees, accessible only by a half mile walk from the nearest car park. Swathes of golden sand and crystal clear waters, Barafundle has been voted many, many times as one of the best beaches in the world; it’s often likened to a Caribbean beach! This pristine beach is isolated which means no facilities; so everything you take has to come back up over the cliffs.

If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

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Broad Haven South

10 mins drive

A wide sandy bay backed by dunes that lead from The National Trust owned Bosherston Lily Ponds. This beach has masses of soft sand at low tide ensuring enough space for everyone.

Access from the car park above the beach at its southern end is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to the number of steep steps down the cliff.

Access is much better from the northern end through the lily ponds with board walks onto the sand. Please be aware that the sea of Broad Haven South has strong currents.

Explore the boulders and ‘island’ on the west side to discover caves and springs gushing out of the cliffs. The convoluted low cliffs on the east side have a few small caves at low tide.

The clean stream emptying out of the lily ponds runs along this side and is perfect for small children to play in. There’s also a good rock for jumping off at high tide.

If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

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PLACES TO EAT - PUBS AND RESTAURANTS

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The Stackpole Inn

10 mins drive

Winner of many National & Local accolades and often featured on TV shows such as "The Hairy Bikers Go Local", this popular inn serves a good quality, locally sourced menu. You will need to book, often several weeks in advance.

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The Old Point House

15 mins drive

The former Cafe Mor - the multi-award winning beach cafe from Freshwater West has moved and matured! This celebrated inn is extremely popular and known for its locally sourced and scavenged menu. You will need to book, often several weeks in advance.

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The Highgate Inn

15 mins drive

Freshly prepared homemade food to eat in or takeaway. A good selection on the menu and very generous portions

 

Seven Spices

20 mins drive

The Seven Spices is a quality Indian Restaurant located in Pembroke Dock.