Cwm-yr-Eglwys · 500 yards from Dinas Cross
A tiny sheltered cove with the ruined bell tower of a storm-wrecked church standing on the beach — the most photographed spot on this coast.
Beaches near Dinas Cross
There are 6 beaches within about 5 miles of Dinas Cross. The closest is Cwm-yr-Eglwys, 500 yards away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
Only one — Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) — has RNLI lifeguard cover, and only in season. Everywhere else on this list, you're judging the water yourself.
5 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Pwllgwaelod, Aberfforest and 2 others); 1 is zoned — one end open all year, the bathing area restricted in season (Goodwick Sands). Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
3 have a car park within half a mile. In July and August, arrive before ten or after four — Pembrokeshire beach car parks fill early and there is nowhere to overspill to.
| Beach | Distance | Dogs | Lifeguards | Car park | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm-yr-Eglwys | 500 yards | All year | None | 0.8 km away | 0.8 km away |
| Pwllgwaelod | 0.7 miles | All year | None | 1.0 km away | 1.0 km away |
| Aberfforest | 0.9 miles | All year | None | 700 m | 1.3 km away |
| Newport Parrog | 2.4 miles | All year | None | 0.8 km away | At the beach |
| Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) | 2.9 miles | All year | In season | 350 m | 350 m |
| Goodwick Sands | 4 miles | Part of beach all year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
Dog restrictions and lifeguard dates are set locally and do change. The signs at the beach access points are the authority — not this table.
Each of them, briefly
Pwllgwaelod · 0.7 miles from Dinas Cross
A small sheltered cove on the west side of Dinas Island, with parking, a pub and the easiest good walk in north Pembrokeshire.
Aberfforest · 0.9 miles from Dinas Cross
A wooded, stream-fed cove between Newport and Cwm-yr-Eglwys that most visitors walk straight past.
Newport Parrog · 2.4 miles from Dinas Cross
Newport's town-side shore — old shipping quays, estuary sand at low tide, and the best sunset bench in town.
Newport Sands (Traeth Mawr) · 2.9 miles from Dinas Cross
The north's golden mile across the Nevern estuary — big sky, big sand, dogs welcome on the main sweep all year.
Goodwick Sands · 4 miles from Dinas Cross
A sheltered town beach in Fishguard Bay beside the ferry harbour — handy, calm, and a good dolphin-watching spot.
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