Glen Beach, Saundersfoot · 0 yards from Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot's quieter southern sands, past the harbour — same bay, fraction of the crowd.
Beaches near Saundersfoot
There are 13 beaches within about 5 miles of Saundersfoot. The closest is Glen Beach, Saundersfoot, 0 yards away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
6 of them have seasonal RNLI lifeguard cover: Saundersfoot Beach, Coppet Hall, Tenby North Beach and 3 others. Cover has a first and last day each year, so check the RNLI's own dates before you rely on it.
5 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Glen Beach, Saundersfoot, Monkstone Beach, Wiseman's Bridge and 2 others); 6 are zoned — one end open all year, the bathing area restricted in season (Saundersfoot Beach, Coppet Hall, Tenby Castle Beach and 3 others). Of the others, 1 restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September and 1 we genuinely cannot tell you either way. Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Beach, Saundersfoot | 0 yards | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Saundersfoot Beach | 200 yards | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | 300 m |
| Coppet Hall | 900 yards | Part of beach all year | In season | 300 m | 0.8 km away |
| Monkstone Beach | 1.1 miles | All year | None | 1.9 km away | 1.8 km away |
| Wiseman's Bridge | 1.5 miles | All year | None | 1.0 km away | 1.1 km away |
| Tenby North Beach | 2.3 miles | Restricted in summer | In season | 350 m | At the beach |
| Tenby Harbour Beach | 2.5 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Tenby Castle Beach | 2.6 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
| Amroth Beach | 2.7 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | 0.9 km away | 350 m |
| Tenby South Beach | 3 miles | Part of beach all year | In season | 450 m | 500 m |
| Penally Beach | 4 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Priory Bay, Caldey Island | 5 miles | May be restricted | None | None nearby | 600 m |
| Lydstep Haven | 5 miles | Part of beach all year | None | None nearby | 500 m |
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
Saundersfoot Beach · 200 yards from Saundersfoot
Huge, safe, gently-shelving village sand — one of Wales's classic family beaches, with the harbour alongside.
Coppet Hall · 900 yards from Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot's quieter neighbour through the first tunnel — parking, a serious café, and the same lovely sand.
Monkstone Beach · 1.1 miles from Saundersfoot
A secluded sandy beach under Monkstone Point between Tenby and Saundersfoot — earned by a steep walk down through woods.
Wiseman's Bridge · 1.5 miles from Saundersfoot
The quiet middle beach on the Amroth–Saundersfoot tramway walk: pebbles at the top, wide firm sand below, pub on the sea front.
Tenby North Beach · 2.3 miles from Saundersfoot
The postcard one: harbour, Goscar Rock and sheltered sand beneath the pastel town.
Tenby Harbour Beach · 2.5 miles from Saundersfoot
The postcard itself — small sheltered sands inside Tenby's pastel harbour, best at high tide.
Tenby Castle Beach · 2.6 miles from Saundersfoot
The small beach between Castle Hill and St Catherine's Island — rockpools, the lifeboat station, and a low-tide walk to the fort.
Amroth Beach · 2.7 miles from Saundersfoot
A long low-tide beach at the Coast Path's start, with a 7,000-year-old drowned forest under the sand and a year-round dog end.
Tenby South Beach · 3 miles from Saundersfoot
A mile and a half of dune-backed sand towards Giltar Point, with Caldey Island floating offshore — Tenby's family workhorse.
Penally Beach · 4 miles from Saundersfoot
Tenby South Beach's quiet continuation — the same mile of golden sand, minus the deckchairs.
Priory Bay, Caldey Island · 5 miles from Saundersfoot
The monks' white-sand landing beach — reached by boat from Tenby, and unlike anywhere else in the county.
Lydstep Haven · 5 miles from Saundersfoot
A wide sheltered south-facing bay between Tenby and Manorbier, sitting inside a private holiday park — check access before you go.
Places to stay in Saundersfoot
Saundersfoot · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
This super seaside apartment part of a converted hotel just 200 metres from the golden sandy beaches and harbour in the popular year-round resort of Saundersfoot on the Pembrokeshire coast. The coastal path runs right along the village and stretches for 186 miles ideal for walker
from £357/week
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Saundersfoot · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Walk to beach
This delightful accommodation part of a converted former hotel is just a short level walk from the beach and harbour at Saundersfoot a super seaside village. The coastal path runs right along the village extending for 186 miles in total across the National Park perfect for walker
from £357/week
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Saundersfoot · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Walk to beach
This super apartment was part of a converted former hotel refurbished in 2016 and is less than 200 metres from the delightful harbour and golden sandy beaches of Saundersfoot making this a fantastic year-round holiday destination. The coastal path runs through the seaside village
from £371/week
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Saundersfoot · Sleeps 2 · 2 beds
This spacious accommodation once part of a former hotel is very close to the centre of Saundersfoot with the beaches and harbour just a few hundred yards away. The coastal path runs right along the village and stretches for 186 miles ideal for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts. Lo
from £400/week
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Saundersfoot · Sleeps 2 · 1 bed
Dog friendlyWalk to beach
This charming characterful cottage was refurbished in January 2023 and has a contemporary interior. Set in a leafy garden approached via steps this is a surprisingly secluded spot. Following a nearby pathway you reach Glen beach which is between Saundersfoot harbour and Monkstone
from £409/week
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