Whitesands Beach
St Davids, Benfro / Pembrokeshire
This wide expanse of fine white sand curving north towards the remote rocky headland of St David's. This is one of the best surfing beaches in the country. Open fields slope down to the shore from the imposing craggy hill, Carn Llidi, which provides good walking.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets are availableIncluding facilities for the disabled
A campsite
Cafe and shop are near to the beach and on the beach there is a slip way and a first aid post
Activities
SwimmingSurfing
Windsurfing and canoeing
With zoning of activities when the beach is busy
Take place on the beach
Surfboards are available to hire
Nature and Wildlife
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path north provides an interesting circular walk. taking in St David's Head with the remains of a fort and a burial chamber. and returning around Carn Llidi Hill. A guide describing the route can be obtained at local information ofParking
Parking is available for 100 cars. including disabled spaces. and there is a charge.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the council.Dogs
Dogs are banned from May to September.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: St DavidsCounty: Benfro / Pembrokeshire
Latitude/Longitude: 51.8948, -5.29963
Postcode: SA62 6PS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
From the A487 north of St David's. the beach is signposted Whitesands. via the B4583. This beach is suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties.Public Transport
The Celtic Coaster bus service runs every hour from St. David's to Whitesands from April to the end of September. The nearest train station is approximately 15 miles away. at Haverford West.Tourist Information
St David's Tourist Information Centre. The Grove. St David's. SA62 6NW. Tel or Fax: +44 (0)1437 720392See the Environment Agency report for this beach