Freshwater West Beach

The beach is approximately 1 km across, facing west out to the Atlantic Ocean and lies in front of sand dunes and marsh land. This beach picks up the strongest Atlantic swells and as a consequence is extremely popular with surfers. Castlemartin Corse drains land to the east and is the dominant freshwater influence to the bathing water. The bathing water lies within the Pembrokeshire Marine Special Area of Conservation and the surrounding area forms part of the Limestone Coast of South West Wales and Castlemartin Corse Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The bathing water is also located within Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, further highlighting the environmental value of the area.

Beach type: sand

Nearest town: Pembroke

Local authority: Pembrokeshire Council

OS Grid Reference: SR882996

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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Things to see and do near Freshwater West Beach

Photography workshops courses & photography walks (4m)
Museum Of The Home (6m)
Pembroke Castle (6m)
Upton Castle Gardens (8m)
Lions Den (10m)
Skomer Island Nature Reserve (11m)
Picton Castle (12m)
Clerkenhill Adventure Farm (14m)

Tourist Information

Milford Haven
Tourist Information Centre
Suite 19, Cedar Court
Milford Haven Pembrokeshire
Wales
SA73 3LS

Phone 01437 771 818
Email milford.tic@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

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Weather

Forecast for Wednesday 24 April

06:00


Chance of rain	7%
Max temp.	12°C
(feels like	10°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 5mph.	E
Pressure	990
Humidity	87%
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09:00


Chance of rain	22%
Max temp.	13°C
(feels like	11°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 6mph.	ESE
Pressure	988
Humidity	83%
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12:00


Chance of rain	81%
Max temp.	12°C
(feels like	9°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	SE
Pressure	988
Humidity	88%
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15:00


Chance of rain	42%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	S
Pressure	989
Humidity	83%
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18:00


Chance of rain	27%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	7°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	S
Pressure	991
Humidity	82%
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21:00


Chance of rain	5%
Max temp.	10°C
(feels like	7°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	SSE
Pressure	992
Humidity	85%
UV Index	n/a
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Nearby coastal places and features

Angle Bay (Bays and Coves) 2.1m N
Linney Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 2.2m S
Sheep Island (Islands) 2.7m NW
West Angle Bay (Beaches) 2.9m NW
Gelliswick (Beaches) 3.7m N
South Hook Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 3.8m N
Milford Haven (Bays and Coves) 3.8m NW
Milford Haven (Town) 4.1m N
The Wash (Bays and Coves) 4.3m SE
Flimston Bay (Bays and Coves) 4.5m SE

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Accomodation near Freshwater West Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Angle Bay Bed & Breakfast
Angle Bay Bed & Breakfast is located in Angle Village. Free WiFi access is available. There is also an electric kettle. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. You can enjoy sea view from the room. Details...
Lord Nelson

Situated in historical Milford Haven, The Lord Nelson features a popular bar and traditional restaurant. Set in a grand period property, Milford Haven Railway Station is a 5-minute walk away. Details...
Lakeland Guest House
Around 10 minutes’ walk from Pembroke Dock Ferry Terminal, Lakeland Guest House looks out over the Pembrokeshire hills towards the River Cleddau. Details...
Fields Lodge Bed & Breakfast

Offering high-quality accommodation on the Pembrokeshire coast, Fields Lodge Bed & Breakfast is in the picturesque village of Herbrandston, just 5 minutes’ drive from Milford Haven. Luxurious rooms have free Wi-Fi and free parking. Details...
Pembroke Dock B&B - Southgate.
With fantastic views over the Pembroke estuary and meadows, Southgate Bed and Breakfast features bright, spacious suites with private bathrooms. Guests can make use of free private parking. Details...
Albion House

Boasting free Wi-Fi access, Albion House is situated just under 3 miles away from the beautiful town of Pembroke. A 5-minute drive from Pembroke Castle, the centre of Pembroke Dock is also just 6-minute walk away. Details...

Self-catering

1 Mirehouse Place
With two bedrooms, this cottage situated in the pretty village of Angle has been well equipped and nicely decorated to provide a charming, stylish home-from-home for a small family or group of friends. Details...
Swn-y-mor
Swn-y-Mor is a delightful second floor apartment situated in the town of Milford Haven. This apartment can sleep six people in three bedrooms, consisting two double bedrooms, a mezzanine family room with one double and one single bed and an en-suite basin and WC, as well as a bathroom. Details...
Heron
Heron is a delightful, semi-detached cottage overlooking the tidal estuary in the hamlet of Black Bridge, near Milford Haven. The cottage has a king-size double room with a Juliet balcony and a twin room, both with en-suite shower rooms, and a twin room which can be made into a super king-size double room on request, also boasting a Juliet balcony. Details...
Egret
Egret is a semi-detached cottage overlooking a tidal estuary in Black Bridge near Milford Haven. The cottage has a king-size double master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin with an en-suite shower room and another room which can be offered as a double or a twin. Details...
Curlew
Curlew is a semi-detached cottage overlooking a tidal estuary in Black Bridge near Milford Haven. The cottage has a king-size double master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin with an en-suite shower room and another room which can be offered as a double or a twin. Details...
Goldfinch
Goldfinch is a semi-detached cottage overlooking a tidal estuary in Black Bridge near Milford Haven. The cottage has a king-size double master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, a twin with an en-suite shower room and another room which can be offered as a double or a twin. Details...