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Little Haven Beach

Pembrokeshire, Wales


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Little Haven Beach is a picturesque destination on the Pembrokeshire coast, offering a sheltered sandy beach and a range of amenities for visitors. .

Little Haven Beach is a small, sheltered sandy beach located in a fishing village close to Broad Haven. The beach faces west out to St Brides Bay and is situated within a small cove. It is approximately 100 metres across and features a mix of wet sand and pebbles. A slipway is available for launching boats, making it a popular spot for boat users.

The bathing water at Little Haven Beach lies within the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation, and the cliffs to the north and south form part of the Newgale to Little Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest. The beach is also located within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, highlighting the environmental value of the area. A small stream drains onto the bathing water from steep-sided pastoral land.

The beach is flanked on either side with rocks and forms a natural cove. At low tide, visitors can walk around the headland to the large sandy bay at Settlands and beyond that to Broad Haven. The Pembrokeshire Coast path passes alongside the beach, offering pleasant walks in both directions. A path suitable for pushchairs leads up to The Point, from which there are good views over St Bride’s Bay. The beach features rock pools at low tide, making it an ideal spot for searching for interesting sealife. A forked stream runs through the sand, providing an attraction for children.

The beach has a long slipway and is popular with boat users as well as families. It can get quite busy in the summer months. Note that the beach has been designated a voluntary no-smoking area. There is a limited amount of paid parking in the village, as well as three pubs and a café.

In the 1970s, Little Haven became the focus of attention from the press after a number of sightings of UFOs were reported in the area.

Little Haven Beach is adjacent to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 98%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 32%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Little Haven Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:39 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 9:27 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Little Haven Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Blue lagoon abereiddy (0.3 miles)
Nolton Stables (3.3 miles)
Awesome Fishing (4.8 miles)
Phoenix Bowl Milford Haven (5.1 miles)
Torch Theatre (5.1 miles)
Milford Haven Heritage & Maritime Museum (5.2 miles)

Places to eat near Little Haven Beach

The Swan Inn (120 yards)
The Castle (120 yards)
Saint Brides Inn (180 yards)
Sunshine Italian Restaurant (250 yards)
The Ocean Cafe, Bar and Restaurant (190 yards)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Little Haven

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SM856129

Coordinates: 51°46'26"N 5°6'28"W

Mapcode: GBR CD.ZFQ4

What 3 Words: decisive.however.enjoys

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: The Havens

Nearest postcode: SA62 3UF

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