Pwllgwaelod
Perfect sunset beach
This is one of our favourite beaches near Newport - we've spent many an evening here, watching the sunsets, followed by the ferry coming in to berth at Goodwick harbour.
Pwllgwaelod is just 4 miles from Newport, hidden away along a small road off the A487 main road en-route to Fishguard.
There is a small car park and some public loos at Pwllgwaelod, you can also access the coastal path towards Fishguard or Newport, or take the National Trust circular walk around Dinas Island via Cwm-yr-Eglwys for some of the most spectacular coastal scenery you will encounter in North Pembrokeshire.
The beach here is sandy and flanked by high cliffs on both sides. Swimming is reasonably safe as there are no underwater shelves for quite some distance from the shore, and we've never experienced any difficult currents.
As we've mentioned before, the sunsets here are sublime, we like to sit high on the steep grassy bank watching the sun sink into the Irish Sea, and at the right time of the year, you'll catch the ferry from Ireland coming around the Strumble Head headland in a blaze of golden reds and oranges. There is also a beachside pub (The Sailors Safety), so you can enjoy a glorious sunset with a drink too.
Wildlife to look out for:
- Choughs, Gulls, Peregrine Falcons
- Porpoises, Dolphins, Seals
- Crab, Anemones, Star Fish, Winkles, Limpets and Muscles
Pwllgwaelod Amenities:
- Car Park
- Public Conveniences
- Pembrokeshire Coastal Path Access
- Beachside Pub / Restaurant
Nearby Accommodation
Directions:
Head west along the A487 from Newport. Look out for the sign to Pwllgwaelod when you are in the village of Dinas Cross.
