Abermawr Beach is this week’s featured ‘beach of the week’ for its untouched and peaceful charm, about 3.5 miles north-east of Mathry.
Abermawr is a great place to get away from the crowds and a wonderful spot for wildlife watching. A commonly used bay by seals and a great spot to see peregrines patrolling the cliffs.
Visitors are greeted by a striking bank of rounded pebbles, behind which the tide reveals a stretch of sand.
At very low tides, the stumps of a long-lost prehistoric forest can sometimes be seen emerging from the sand.
The beach is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail, making it an ideal destination for walkers, with breathtaking views in both directions along the clifftops.
A moderately steep grassy path leads down to the bay, and care is advised as the route can be slippery, especially in wet weather. It is eroding in places.
There are no facilities at the beach.
The nearest public toilets are in Abercastle, and visitors are advised to check opening times via the Pembrokeshire County Council website before setting out.
Just under half a mile away, Melin Tregwynt Woollen Mill offers a café for refreshments, and the nearby village of Mathry—about 3.5 miles from the beach—has a café and a pub that serves food.
Abermawr is dog-friendly all year round.
There are no bins at the site, and visitors are asked to take all litter and dog waste home with them.
There are no litter or dog bins provided, please help keep Abermawr beautiful and take your litter home with you.
Reaching the beach by bike is easy, with the Celtic Trail passing within half a mile.
The Strumble Shuttle Coastal Bus also stops less than a mile away at Melin Tregwynt Woollen Mill.
For those arriving by car, Abermawr is signposted from the A487 St Davids to Fishguard road, approximately 3.5 miles north-east of Mathry.
Parking is extremely limited and is only available on a roadside verge above the beach.
Visitors should be aware there are no lifeguards at Abermawr.
Pembrokeshire County Council’s Bathing Water Byelaws and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority byelaws apply to the foreshore and surrounding waters.
Bathers are advised to be cautious, as unexpected currents can occur.
Never swim alone. If you get in trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help. If you see someone in difficulty, never attempt a rescue, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
The area holds historical significance; the nearby Cable Hut, now a private dwelling, originally housed one end of the first undersea telegraph line between Britain and America, laid in 1873.
Abermawr offers a peaceful, untamed coastal escape.