Caerfai Bay · 0.8 miles from St Davids
St Davids' walk-to beach: purple-tinged sandstone cliffs, a steep flight of steps and clean sand at low water.
Beaches near St Davids
There are 8 beaches within about 5 miles of St Davids. The closest is Caerfai Bay, 0.8 miles away as the crow flies — further by road, because almost everything here is further by road.
Only one — Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr) — has RNLI lifeguard cover, and only in season. Everywhere else on this list, you're judging the water yourself.
7 welcome dogs all year across the whole beach (Caerfai Bay, Porthclais Harbour, Porthselau and 4 others). Of the others, 1 restrict dogs from 1 May to 30 September. Signs at the access points are the authority, not us.
6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caerfai Bay | 0.8 miles | All year | None | At the beach | 1.2 km away |
| Porthclais Harbour | 1.0 miles | All year | None | At the beach | At the beach |
| Porthselau | 1.1 miles | All year | None | 1.0 km away | 1.0 km away |
| Caerbwdi Bay | 1.3 miles | All year | None | 800 m | 2.0 km away |
| Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr) | 1.5 miles | Restricted in summer | In season | At the beach | At the beach |
| Porthmelgan | 2.0 miles | All year | None | 0.8 km away | 0.9 km away |
| Solva Harbour Beach | 3 miles | All year | None | 500 m | At the beach |
| Abereiddi & the Blue Lagoon | 5 miles | 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
Porthclais Harbour · 1.0 miles from St Davids
St Davids' medieval harbour inlet — lime kilns, kayaks and a sliver of low-tide sand in a rocky creek.
Porthselau · 1.1 miles from St Davids
The small sandy cove at Whitesands' southern end — campsite above, Ramsey sunsets ahead.
Caerbwdi Bay · 1.3 miles from St Davids
A small, stony, Coast-Path-only cove east of Caerfai — quiet, geological, and no use at all for sunbathing.
Whitesands Bay (Porth Mawr) · 1.5 miles from St Davids
St Davids' big Blue Flag surf beach beneath Carn Llidi — sand, swell and sunsets at the end of Wales.
Porthmelgan · 2.0 miles from St Davids
The quiet cove ten minutes north of Whitesands — sand at low tide, no facilities, and currents that deserve respect.
Solva Harbour Beach · 3 miles from St Davids
The drying harbour at the head of Solva's ria — boats on the mud, crabbing off the wall, sand at low water.
Abereiddi & the Blue Lagoon · 5 miles from St Davids
Black sand, a flooded slate quarry of improbable blue-green, and coasteering's most famous jump-off.
Places to stay in St Davids
St Davids · Sleeps 4 · 2 beds
Walk to beach
A delightful property where you can stroll down to the stunning coastal path just a short walk away. Amble to the picturesque Porthclais harbour where you can kayak or boat straight out to sea. Also a short walk taking in lanes and fields or the coastal path to the pebble beach a
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St Davids · Sleeps 4 · 2 beds
The property is located in Britain s smallest city - St Davids. The centre boasts an impressive collection of shops cafes restaurants and galleries. Fans of history should visit the wonderful 12th century St Davids Cathedral or the Bishops s Palace. For a day at the beach head to
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