Presipe Bay
Red sandstone drama east of Manorbier — a low-tide beach under toothed cliffs, earned by steps.
Presipe hides in plain sight between Manorbier and Skrinkle Haven: from the Coast Path east of Manorbier Camp a long flight of steps drops to a beach of clean sand walled in by jagged, folded old red sandstone — cliffs so photogenic they make the better-known coves nearby look understated.
The rules of engagement are strict. The sand exists roughly from half-tide down and vanishes completely at high water, the steps are the only exit, and there are no facilities and no lifeguards — so this is a tides-checked, self-sufficient visit. Do it right and you will likely have one of the most dramatic beaches in south Pembrokeshire nearly to yourself, fifteen minutes' walk from Manorbier's crowds.
Where to eat and drink near Presipe 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.
1.1km away · about 15 min walk
1.3km away · about 20 min walk
Manorbier's village local, five minutes from castle and beach.
Dogs welcome
2.2km away · about 35 min walk
Oasis Indian Restaurant and Take Away
Restaurant2.8km away
Things to do near Presipe Bay
- Manorbier Castle — 2.2km
- Kings Quoit Burial Chamber — 2.6km
- Dinosaur Park — 5.1km
- Manor Wildlife Park — 5.2km
- Heatherton World of Activities — 5.4km
- Guy Manning's Art Room — 5.9km
- Llewellyn's Gallery — 5.9km
- Caldey Island — 6.0km
- Millets — 6.0km
- Trespass — 6.0km
Light today at Presipe Bay
- Sunrise
- 06:11
- Sunset
- 20:36
- Daylight
- 14h 25m
The light goes gold from about 19:50.
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.
Presipe Bay: common questions
Can I take a dog to Presipe Bay?
Dogs welcome all year — no seasonal restriction under Pembrokeshire County Council's summer beach bans. The long steps are the practical constraint.
Are there toilets at Presipe Bay?
We don't have public toilets mapped within a mile of Presipe Bay. Assume there are none and plan around it.
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.