Holiday Cottage in Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales with Beaches Nearby

Visitors to Tŷ Faenor are spoiled for choice when it comes to beaches.  Newport and the surrounding areas contain a diverse array of beaches to suit all preferences from vast sandy beaches to small secluded coves.

Y Parrog - Newport (about 0.5 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

A sheltered sand and shingle beach popular with water sports enthusiasts & boaters, Parrog is about 10 minutes walk from Tŷ Faenor.  With a free car park, clean and well maintained public toilets, café and shop this area is the hub of Newport activity during the summer months with numerous events taking place such as fireworks displays, BBQs, regattas and fun charity fund raisers.  Whilst sunbathers and picnickers will usually head for Traeth Mawr (Newport Sands) on the other side of the Nevern Estuary, the Parrog is a popular spot for exploring rock pools and crab fishing with the kids.

Traeth Mawr or Newport Sands (about 2 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

The more popular of Newport’s two beaches, Traeth Mawr is a vast expanse of sand backed by impressive dunes.  A popular spot for sun bathing, water sports and beach games, Traeth Mawr is the classic sandy beach.  There is a large car park above the beach and limited parking on the sand.  Other facilities include public lavatories and a shop/café selling tea, coffee, ice cream, snacks etc.  Another popular Traeth Mawr activity is to BBQ fresh mackerel over an open fire with a cold beer or chilled glass of wine as the sun sets over the bay in front of you.

Cwm-yr-Eglwys (about 2 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

Popular with families this pretty, often sheltered cove is named after 12th century church of St. Brynach, which was destroyed by a great storm in 1859.  The remains of the church still stand above this picturesque shingle and pebble beach.  The beach is accessed via a narrow country lane at the end of which you will find a small, private car park and public lavatories.

Pwllgwaelod (about 3 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

On the opposite side of Dinas Head from Cwm-yr-Eglwys, Pwllgwaelod is a small and delightful sandy beach overlooking Fishguard bay and its harbour.  Ideal for small children this little gem has a large car park and public lavatories.  The Old Sailor pub and restaurant which overlooks the beach is a great spot for lunch offering fresh local crab and lobster as a speciality.  As Pwllgwaelod and Cwm-yr-Eglwys are on opposite sides of the tall headland one or the other will usually provide good shelter from the strongest winds.  A flat, wheelchair accessible path connects the two beaches.  This is a short walk of about ten minutes or the more adventurous can take the spectacular coastal route around the headland via an undulating path of about two and a half miles.

Ceibwr Bay (about 7 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

Popular with walkers, Ceibwr Bay has the highest cliffs in Pembrokeshire offering spectacular views over some well known geological phenomena including the Witches Cauldron (a cave, blowhole and natural arch) and the incredible folding of the cliff rock strata.  Visitors are often further treated to sights of the Atlantic Grey seal colonies which come to the area to breed as well as occasional sightings of dolphins and porpoises.  Ceibwr Bay is accessed via a narrow country lane from the village of Moelgrove.  There is limited parking available above the bay.

Poppit Sands (about 12 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

This large expanse of sand at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary forms the border between Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion and marks the northern end of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.  The close proximity to the town of Cardigan makes this a popular destination for visitors and locals alike and as a result Poppit Sands is well catered for by good facilities including a large car park.

Abermawr (about 13 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

This large and often secluded and sheltered pebble beach is accessed via a short path from the road where parking is limited.  There are no amenities but this means that this is a great spot for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet.

Whitesands (about 23 miles from Tŷ Faenor)

For the true beach connoisseur, and a popular day trip venue for visitors to Tŷ Faenor, Whitesands is consistently rated one of Wales’ very best seaside resorts.  This large sandy beach is lapped by crystal clear water and is renowned for its stunning sunsets.  The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the summer months who oversee the goings on at designated safe swimming and surfing areas.  Facilities are excellent and include a large car park.  There are some wonderful walks nearby which take in stunning views of St. David’s Peninsula and Ramsey Island.  Day trippers to Whitesands beach will often visit nearby St. David’s, Britain’s smallest city with its magnificent cathedral, Wales’ largest!