THINGS TO DO
BEACHES
New Quay
SA45 9NW
(19.1 miles, 31 minute drive)
There are three beaches at New Quay - Harbour Beach is a designated Blue Flag beach. Dogs are allowed on Dolau Beach and Traeth Gwyn all year round. Great for fish and chips and ice cream.
Penbryn
SA44 6QL
(12.8 miles, 30 minute drive)
A beautiful, sandy beach, Penbryn is managed by the National Trust. Parking is at the top of the hill, and is free for National Trust members. Enjoy a scenic stroll down to the beach through the woods, with access to the costal path.
Poppit Sands
SA43 3LR
(19.8 miles, 39 minute drive)
A sandy beach, backed by dunes, Poppit sands is a blue flag bathing beach. Dogs are allowed on sections of the beach all year round and the car park and café are just across the road.
Mwnt
SA43 1QH
(18.3 miles, 39 minute drive)
Mwnt is a sandy cove, owned by the National Trust. Steep steps leading to the beach make it unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. A well-trodden path circles Foel y Mwnt, leading to the top of the hill which overlooks the beach.
Aberporth
SA43 2DB
(13 miles, 28 minute drive)
Aberporth is a coastal village with two sheltered, sandy beaches, with rock pools exposed at low tide. Swimming is considered safe here and there is a relatively easy costal walk to Tresaith. Dogs are allowed on Dyffryn Beach.
Llansteffan
SA33 5LW
(22 miles, 44 minute drive)
Llansteffan is a picturesque village on the banks of the River Tywi. The beach is a sweeping expanse of golden sand and dogs are allowed on part of the beach all year round. Llansteffan Beach is known for its cleanliness and safety.