Newgale
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Newgale (Welsh: Niwgwl) is a village with a three mile stretch of beach in the parish of Roch, Pembrokeshire. The beach is situated in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and has rugged coastal scenery with the path winding up and down the cliffs.
Newgale is one of over 40 Welsh 'Blue Flag' beaches, which means it has the top certification for quality, cleanliness and facilities. Toilets are situated at three locations along the beach, along with carparks.
Get in
By road
From Haverfordwest follow the A487 towards St Davids. Just after Roch a long sweeping hill leads down to Newgale beach.By bus
411 Haverfordwest - St Davids – Fishguard, stopping at coastal towns and villages including Newgale.Get around
By foot
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path along Newgale beach, from Broadhaven to the south and St Davids to the North. Access to the beach is over the pebble berm.See
PenycwmAt low tide, take a walk north along the beach to a secluded cove.
Submerged Forest and Petrified WoodOn a low tide the submerged forest and petrified wood is uncovered, especially at the south end of the beach.
Do
Newgale beachBlue Flag beach
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phone: +44 7772221333Surfing lessons and Stand up Paddle Boarding Adventures.
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phone: +44 7816 169359Powerkiting and Kiteboarding Courses.
Buy
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Pebbles Cafe & Chapel Farm Shop
address: NewgaleConvenient beach shop, also sells ice creams & souvenirs.
Eat
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The Duke of Edinburgh Inn
phone: +44 1437 720586address: NewgaleServing sit down meals, bar meals and take away.
Drink
- See The Duke of Edinburgh Inn above
Sleep
There is a B&B and a few holiday cottages in the village as well as a caravan holiday park nearby.
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phone: +44 1437 710764address: Roch Mill, RochSelf catering holiday cottage in Brandybrook valley close to Newgale Sands, Solva and St Davids . Sleeps 2-4, Sat TV, WiFi, usual appliances. Private 6-acre gardens alongside river. Ample parking. Inside Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
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phone: +44 1437 710253A short walk across the road and over the pebbles to the beach. Onsite facilities include toilets and showers.
Ty ParkeFarm camping, 'glamping' and yurt holidays near the St Davids coast.
Go next
If venturing along the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park coastal path Newgale to Solva is a popular walk, with many hidden coves along the way. If travelling by car St Davids is 11.7km north west of Newgale. The smallest city in Britain, with places of interest including its Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.