Castlebeach Bay
A small wooded cove with a restored lime kiln, five minutes' walk from Dale towards St Ann's Head.
Castlebeach is Dale's nearest secret: follow the Coast Path south from the village for a few minutes and this small cove appears below, shingle and rock with sand towards low water, a stream, a beautifully restored lime kiln at its head, and trees down to the shore — a rarity on this coast. It faces into the sheltered waterway, so its water is often mirror-calm when the Atlantic side of the peninsula is heaving.
It suits the first or last swim of a Dale day, a quiet picnic away from the watersports bustle, or simply the turnaround point of an evening stroll. No facilities; everything is back in Dale. Continue south instead and Watwick Bay's white sand waits twenty minutes on — the two coves together are the peninsula's gentlest afternoon.
Where to eat and drink near Castlebeach Bay
The nearest pubs, cafés and restaurants, closest first. Walking times are rough estimates on lane and cliff path — check opening hours before you rely on one.
700m away · about 10 min walk
Water's-edge pub on Dale seafront — crab and lobster from the bay, sunsets over the anchorage.
750m away · about 10 min walk
750m away · about 10 min walk
Things to do near Castlebeach Bay
- Dale Fort — 0.6km
- West Blockhouse Fort — 1.7km
- Vomit Point — 2.6km
- Cobbler's Hole — 2.7km
- Thorn Island Fort — 3.2km
- Stack Rock Fort — 4.7km
- Tower House — 5.4km
- Pump House — 5.7km
Light today at Castlebeach Bay
- Sunrise
- 06:13
- Sunset
- 20:38
- Daylight
- 14h 26m
The light goes gold from about 19:52, and this beach faces the sunset.
Calculated for these coordinates, accurate to a minute or so. A cliff or a headland to your west will take the sun sooner than this suggests.
Castlebeach Bay: common questions
Can I take a dog to Castlebeach Bay?
Dogs welcome all year — no seasonal restriction under Pembrokeshire County Council's summer beach bans.
Where do you park for Castlebeach Bay?
The nearest car park we map is Dale, about 850m away (charges apply).
Are there toilets at Castlebeach Bay?
Yes — public toilets are mapped about 750m from the beach. Seasonal opening is normal on the Pembrokeshire coast, so treat winter as uncertain.
Answers are generated from what we actually hold in our database and refreshed as it changes. Opening hours, dog rules and prices move — check with the venue before you travel.