Abereiddy

village in Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

Abereiddy (usual Welsh spelling: Abereiddi) is a small village on the north Pembrokeshire coast. It has a small beach with clean but dark sand, caused by the waves erosion of the slate cliffs. There is a carpark adjoining the beach, which has a refreshments van during summer months. There are also public toilets at the rear of the carpark, open from Easter to October half term.

It hosted Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series events in 2012, 2013 and 2016.

Get in

Coasteering at Abereiddy Bay

By road

From Haverfordwest follow the A40 towards Fishguard, turn left in Letterston towards St Davids. At Mathry turn left onto the A487. In Croesgoch turn right (signposted Abereiddy & Pembrokeshire Sheepdogs). Follow this narrow road to the carpark at the beach.

By bus

The 404 'Strumble Shuttle' bus runs St Davids - Fishguard - St Davids, stopping at coastal towns and villages including Abereiddy (Daily during summer months, Thursday & Saturday only from Oct - May).

Get around

By foot

The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through Abereiddy carpark, from Porthgain to the north and St Davids to the south. Access to the beach is over the pebble berm.

See

The Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy
  • 🌍 The Blue Lagoon. A short walk north along the Pembrokeshire coast path. An old flooded slate quarry, approx 25 m deep, the Blue Lagoon is tidal. A popular wild swimming and coasteering location. 
Traeth Llyfn, above the beach, from the south
  • 🌍 Traeth Llyfn Beach. A secluded beach 1 km walk north of Abereiddy. It is only accessible by steep steps down the 90-foot cliff (124 in total). 

Do

Buy

  • Square & Compass Filling Station, Square & Compass, Llanrhian, SA62 5JJ, ☏ +44 1348 837766. Petrol station with a shop, coffee machine, small bakery and ATM cashpoint. If travelling by car it's 6 km from Abereiddy car park. 

Eat

  • Cool Selections Refreshments Van (Located in the beach Carpark). Easter to October half term: daily 11AM-5PM from. Serving hot and cold drinks, ice-cream, hot-dogs, freshly made sandwiches and snacks. 
  • Porthgain harbour has a number of eateries including pubs & restaurants.

Drink

Sleep

Go next

If venturing along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Abereiddy to Porthgain is a popular walk, with many hidden beaches along the way. By car, St Davids is 8.5 km south west of Abereiddy. The smallest city in Britain, with places of interest including its Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.

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