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Sleeping Bay

Bay in Pembrokeshire

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Sleeping Bay

Stepping Stones, Sandy Farm, Pembrokeshire Looking north up the estuary, make sure you get there at low tide to see and use the stepping stones.
Stepping Stones, Sandy Farm, Pembrokeshire Credit: Julian Dowse

Sleeping Bay is a picturesque cove located on the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The bay is known for its stunning sandy beach, clear blue waters, and dramatic cliffs that surround the shoreline. The name "Sleeping Bay" is said to come from the calm and peaceful atmosphere that the bay exudes, making it the perfect place for relaxation and tranquility.

The beach at Sleeping Bay is popular with visitors and locals alike, offering a peaceful and secluded spot to enjoy the sun and sea. The waters are relatively shallow, making it a safe place for swimming and paddling, and the soft sand is ideal for building sandcastles or simply lounging in the sun.

Surrounded by lush greenery and rugged cliffs, Sleeping Bay is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can explore the coastal path that runs along the cliffs, offering breathtaking views of the bay and the surrounding countryside.

Overall, Sleeping Bay is a hidden gem on the Pembrokeshire coast, offering a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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Sleeping Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.718365/-5.1054597 or Grid Reference SM8506. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stepping Stones, Sandy Farm, Pembrokeshire Looking north up the estuary, make sure you get there at low tide to see and use the stepping stones.
Stepping Stones, Sandy Farm, Pembrokeshire
Looking north up the estuary, make sure you get there at low tide to see and use the stepping stones.
Lindsway Bay Lindsway Bay on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Situated between Monk Haven and Sandy Haven.
Lindsway Bay
Lindsway Bay on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Situated between Monk Haven and Sandy Haven.
St. Ishmael's - Lindsway Bay Beautiful beach. Taken looking west.
St. Ishmael's - Lindsway Bay
Beautiful beach. Taken looking west.
Bicton Bicton farm.
Bicton
Bicton farm.
Road Junction Turn left for Haverfordwest.
Road Junction
Turn left for Haverfordwest.
Church Aenon Baptist Church Sandyhill.
Church
Aenon Baptist Church Sandyhill.
Church Hall St.Mary's Church Hall built 1912 in the village of Herbrandston.
Church Hall
St.Mary's Church Hall built 1912 in the village of Herbrandston.
Coast Path Looking south along the Pembrokeshire coast path. The headland on the horizon is the Angle peninsula.
Coast Path
Looking south along the Pembrokeshire coast path. The headland on the horizon is the Angle peninsula.
Kilroom Bay I'd love to know where this name comes from.
Kilroom Bay
I'd love to know where this name comes from.
Car Park The car park for the site workers at the controversial LPG plant being built in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Car Park
The car park for the site workers at the controversial LPG plant being built in the Pembrokeshire National Park.
Church Herbranston church.
Church
Herbranston church.
Little Castle Head The headland called Little Castle head. The 'lump' left of centre is the 'Fort'.
Little Castle Head
The headland called Little Castle head. The 'lump' left of centre is the 'Fort'.
Great Castle Head Great Castle Head from the bottom corner of the wall that is just inside this grid square at SM 847 059. I think the brickwork that can be seen must be the remains of a pill box.
Great Castle Head
Great Castle Head from the bottom corner of the wall that is just inside this grid square at SM 847 059. I think the brickwork that can be seen must be the remains of a pill box.
The crab bridge Sandy Haven Pill This bridge and stepping stones on the coast path have been used by generations of children to collect crabs. The bridge is only above the tide for around 2 hours either side of low tide.
The crab bridge Sandy Haven Pill
This bridge and stepping stones on the coast path have been used by generations of children to collect crabs. The bridge is only above the tide for around 2 hours either side of low tide.
Sandy Haven from the beach
Sandy Haven from the beach
Sandy Haven Pill reaching the sea.
Sandy Haven Pill reaching the sea.
Footpath to St Ishmaels This tarmac footpath is wheelchair friendly. It starts at the public conveniences near the sports field in St Ishmaels and gives access to the cliff top.
Footpath to St Ishmaels
This tarmac footpath is wheelchair friendly. It starts at the public conveniences near the sports field in St Ishmaels and gives access to the cliff top.
Little Castle Head Beacon This tower is one of a number of navigation beacons provided by the Milford Haven Port Authority.
Little Castle Head Beacon
This tower is one of a number of navigation beacons provided by the Milford Haven Port Authority.
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Sleeping Bay is located at Grid Ref: SM8506 (Lat: 51.718365, Lng: -5.1054597)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///undivided.pampered.expressed. Near Herbrandston, Pembrokeshire

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Located within 500m of 51.718365,-5.1054597
Seamark Information: Visible 031° 12´ -048° 12´
Seamark Light Character: Oc
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Height: 53
Seamark Light Period: 8
Seamark Light Range: 15
Seamark Light Reference: A 5287.1
Seamark Light Sequence: 6+(2)
Seamark Light Visibility: part_obscured
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 51.7173/-5.10965
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