Abereiddy
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Abereiddy (usual Welsh spelling: Abereiddi) is a small village on the north Pembrokeshire coast. It has a small beach with clean but dark sand, caused by the waves erosion of the slate cliffs. There is a carpark adjoining the beach, which has a refreshments van during summer months. There are also public toilets at the rear of the carpark, open from Easter to October half term.
Its recent claim to fame was hosting the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2012 & 2013.
Get in
By road
From Haverfordwest follow the A40 towards Fishguard, turn left in Letterston towards St Davids. At Mathry turn left onto the A487. In Croesgoch turn right (signposted Abereiddy & Pembrokeshire Sheepdogs). Follow this narrow road to the carpark at the beach.By bus
The 404 'Strumble Shuttle' bus runs St Davids - Fishguard - St Davids, stopping at coastal towns and villages including Abereiddy (Daily during summer months, Thursday & Saturday only from Oct - May).Get around
By foot
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through Abereiddy carpark, from Porthgain to the north and St Davids to the south. Access to the beach is over the pebble berm.See
The Blue LagoonA short walk north along the Pembrokeshire coast path. An old flooded slate quarry, approx 25m deep, the Blue Lagoon is tidal. A popular wild swimming and coasteering location.
Traeth Llyfn BeachA secluded beach 1km walk north of Abereiddy. It is only accessible by steep steps down the 90 foot cliff (124 in total).
Do
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phone: +44 1348 881530Water-based adventure activity that can include cliff jumping, adventure swimming, scramble climbing and more.
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Pembrokeshire Sheepdog Training
phone: +44 1437 721677address: Tremynydd Fach, St Davids, SA62 6DBSheep dog training demonstrations. Watch the sheep dogs being trained for work on the farm and sheep dog trials.
Buy
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Square & Compass Filling Station
address: Square & Compass, Llanrhian, SA62 5JJPetrol station with a shop, coffee machine, small bakery & atm cashpoint. If travelling by car it's 6.0km from Abereiddy carpark.
Eat
Cool Selections Refreshments VanServing hot and cold drinks, ice-cream, hot-dogs, freshly made sandwiches and snacks.
- Porthgain harbour has a number of eateries including pubs & restaurants.
Drink
Sleep
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Celtic Camping & Bunkhouse Accommodation
phone: +44 1348 837405address: Pwllcaerog, Haverfordwest SA62 6DGBunkhouse accommodation for 250 guests and traditional camping & caravanning on the cliff top overlooking Abereiddy Bay. -
address: Berea
Go next
If venturing along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Abereiddy to Porthgain is a popular walk, with many hidden beaches along the way. If travelling by car St Davids is 8.5km south west of Abereiddy. The smallest city in Britain, with places of interest including its Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.