Aber Mawr Bay Beach

Fishguard, Benfro / Pembrokeshire

A remote rural beach with a pebble bank, backed by earthed cliffs. Low tide exposes tree stumps buried in the sand - the remains of a forest drowned by a sudden flood as an ice sheet melted 8000 years ago. The stumps have been perfectly preserved by salt.

Beach Type

Sand & pebble

Activities

Swimming
Surfing
Fishing

Nature and Wildlife

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs along the beach head and offers spectacular scenery.

Parking

There is very limited parking on the roadside verge above the beach.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the Council.

Dogs

Dogs allowed all year

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Fishguard
County: Benfro / Pembrokeshire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.969, -5.08517
Postcode: SA62 5UU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

A road leads off the A487, the main Fishguard to St David's road, signposted to Aber Mawr. There is a cliff path to the beach. Access to low cliff above beach now possible for wheelchairs.

Public Transport

The Strumble Shuttle bus runs daily from St. David's to Fishguard during summer season.

Nearest Railway Stations

Fishguard Harbour (Approx. 5 miles away)
Clarbeston Road (Approx. 12 miles away)

Tourist Information

Fishguard Tourist Information Centre. 4 Hamilton Street. Fishguard. Pembrokeshire. Tel: 01348 873484

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Fishguard

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