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Tenby North Beach

Pembrokeshire, Wales


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Tenby North Beach is a popular sandy beach located in the charming town of Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales, offering a range of facilities and activities for visitors to enjoy. .

Tenby North Beach is a small sandy beach with a promenade, backed by cliffs and the town. It is one of the area's most popular beaches, dominated by Goscar rock and the medieval wall that surrounds the town. The beach offers a variety of facilities, including watersports, restaurants, shops, and pubs.

The North beach at Tenby is a long sandy beach set against a backdrop of cliffs on one side and Tenby town and the picturesque harbour on the other. The beach is easily identifiable due to the iconic Goscar Rock, which rears out of the sand in the centre of the strip. The beach is sheltered by the cliffs and part of the famous medieval wall that encircles the town of Tenby. The beach offers a range of activities, including watersports, boating, and swimming, with a lifeguard service running from late June to September. Visitors can also hire deckchairs and beach huts, and there are a variety of restaurants, shops, and pubs within easy walking distance.

The beach is accessible via scenic steps that lead down from the towering North Cliffs or by walking through the delightful harbour area. Tenby North Beach has won a range of awards, including the Blue Flag Beach award and the Seaside Award, making it a popular destination, particularly during fine weather and school holiday periods.

Dogs are restricted on the beach from 1 May to 30 September each year. The beach is also the location for the famous Boxing Day Swim event.

Tenby North Beach is adjacent to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 25mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 53%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 25mph

The tide at Tenby North Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:06 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:10 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Tenby North Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Tenby Boat Trips (0.3 miles)
Tenby Fishing (0.3 miles)
Tenby Lifeboat Station (0.3 miles)
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery (0.4 miles)
Ritec Valley Quad Bikes (1.9 miles)
The Reptile Experience (2.4 miles)
Tenby Water Sports (2.5 miles)
Caldey Island (2.7 miles)
Heatherton World of Activities (2.7 miles)

Places to eat near Tenby North Beach

SandBar (300 yards)
The Mooring (350 yards)
The stowaway coffee co. (300 yards)
The Lighthouse Kitchen (310 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Dinbych-y-Pysgod (Tenby)

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SN133008

Coordinates: 51°40'31"N 4°42'5"W

Mapcode: GBR GF.7HTS

What 3 Words: organisms.imperious.warrior

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: Tenby

Nearest postcode: SA70 8AP

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