Local Guides
Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire, SA62
This pebble beach is described as being extensive, narrow and sandy. There is usually a high tide at the beach but at low tide a huge expanse of firm sand is revealed, with more than enough room for everyone. The cliffs on both ends of the beach provide some sheltered bays. There is a blue flag on the beach. Broad Haven beach is the winner of a seaside award. Between May and September, although Lifeguards are on patrol at the beach, dogs are restricted on the beach between May and September. The closest town to Broad Haven beach is Haverfordwest.
Barafundle Bay, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, , SA71 5LS
With its golden sand beach and clear crystal water, Barafundle bay is widely known as one of the best beaches in the United Kingdom, some have even compared it to the Caribbean beach. Barafundle Bay is owned by the National Trust and is part of the South Pembrokeshire Heritage Coast and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The beach is the winner of both the Seaside Award (Rural) and the Green Coast Award. There is no lifeguard service on the beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The beach is great for bathing, swimming and walking.
Amroth, Pembrokeshire, SA67
A beach that is half a mile long, flat and sandy. There is a massive expense of sand when the tide is low, making it suitable for numerous beach games. Rockpools can be identified at the western end of the beach. Also at the top of the beach are groynes. There is a lifeguard at the beach between the start of July until the end of September. In 2013 the beach was awarded a seaside award (resort) and a blue flag. The nearest town to Amroth is Tenby.
Whitland HWRC, West Street, Whitland, Carmarthenshire, SA34 0AE
The site is closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. It will also be closed when a large sale is being held at the agricultural mart next door for health and safety reasons.
Wern-Ddu Road, Llandybie, Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, SA18 2NE
Not open on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Trostre HWRC, Trostre Industrial Estate, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, SA14 9UU
All of the Household Waste Recycling Centres are managed for householders in Carmarthenshire. This site is closed on Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Nantycaws HWRC, Llandarrog Road, Nantycaws, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8BG
Household Waste Recycling Centres are managed for householders in Carmarthenshire.
Llangadog HWRC, All Waste Services Ltd, The Sawmills, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, , SA19 9LS
Not open on: all Bank Holiday Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Easter Sunday & Monday. No hazardous waste accepted at this centre. These include paint, asbestos, garden chemicals.
Abermawr Beach, Castlemorris, Pembrokeshire, , SA62 5UX
A remote rural beach which includes a pebble bank backed by earthed cliffs. Golden sand and buried tree stumps can be seen when the tide is low. A ruined cottage, wildlife marshy area and bluebell woods climbing the hill on the southern end can all be seen behind the beach. No lifeguards are available at this beach. Dogs are allowed on the beach. The nearest town to the beach is Goodwick.
Aberfelin Beach, Trefin, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA62 5AU
A small, low-tide sand and shingle beach not far from Trefin. The beach is great for rock pooling although swimming is not really suitable for swimming. It is surrounded by high cliffs the beach is sheltered from prevailing winds and is an ideal sun trap and a great place to bathe during the summer. Caution is really important when the sea is rough due to there being strong currents further out. The beach has its own little island, an imposing stone arch and a cave tunnel to walk through.