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Abercastle Beach sits on the north-west Pembrokeshire coast, which is often compared to Devon or Cornwall thanks to its picturesque scenery. The beach here is set in a sheltered cove and consists of sand mixed with shingle. The beach at Abercastle has a somewhat laid back atmosphere these days but was once known as Cwm Badau which means the “Bay of Boats”. In those days it was an active trading port with slate, stone, corn, coal, and oats all shipped from the area.
Some points to look out for here include the bollards that date from the days of the sailing ships and a limekiln. Close to the harbour at Abercastle Beach is Ynys y Castell which means Castle Island. There is also a wealth of flora and fauna here and if you look offshore you may even see seals and dolphins that come into the bay in search of food.
Abercastle Beach on the North Pembrokeshire Coast is a great spot to visit. Also known as Cwm Badau or Bay of Boats, this sheltered harbour was once a busy trading hub. Today most of the boats are for pleasure and you will see them dotted along the narrow natural harbour. The Pembrokeshire Coastal Path wraps its way around the beach along the cliffs. Abercastle beach is ideal for Kayaking, fishing and sailing, with the harbour managed by the Abercastle Boat Owners Association. A little further along the cliffs is Carreg Samson a 5,000 year old Neolithic burial chamber which overlooks the harbour. There are a number of cottages in the area and some holiday accommodation, and just behind the beach is a beautiful woodland and campsite.
Abercastle Beach is adjacent to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Cove Harbour Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 23mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
The tide at Abercastle Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:05 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:02 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
Dogs are allowed.
Manually cleaned
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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All distances are approximate
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 15 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 16 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Abercastle
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Trefin
OS Grid: SM852337
Coordinates: 51°57'37"N 5°7'39"W
Mapcode: GBR CC.LNRJ
What 3 Words: dare.acids.loser
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Pembrokeshire
Parish: Mathry
Nearest postcode: SA62 5HJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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