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Poppit Sands

Beach in Pembrokeshire

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Poppit Sands

Lime kiln at Craig y Gwbert
Lime kiln at Craig y Gwbert Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Poppit Sands is a picturesque sandy beach located on the north coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Stretching over a mile long, it is situated at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Irish Sea.

The beach is known for its clean and golden sand, making it a popular spot for families and sun-seekers. It is also a designated Blue Flag beach, indicating its high standards of cleanliness and water quality. The gentle slope of the shoreline makes it safe for swimming, and there are lifeguards on duty during the summer months to ensure the safety of visitors.

Poppit Sands is not only a great destination for sunbathing and swimming, but it also offers excellent opportunities for water sports enthusiasts. The estuary provides ideal conditions for windsurfing, sailing, and kayaking, with equipment available for hire nearby. The beach is also part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, making it an excellent starting point for scenic coastal walks.

Facilities at Poppit Sands include ample parking, toilets, and a beachside café serving refreshments and snacks. There is also a nearby caravan park, offering accommodation for those who wish to stay longer and explore the surrounding area.

With its natural beauty, clean waters, and range of activities, Poppit Sands is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a perfect combination of relaxation and outdoor adventure.

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Poppit Sands Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.106412/-4.6975252 or Grid Reference SN1548. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lime kiln at Craig y Gwbert
Lime kiln at Craig y Gwbert
Secluded Cove with Beach near Craig y Gwbert
Secluded Cove with Beach near Craig y Gwbert
Cliff Hotel, Gwbert
Cliff Hotel, Gwbert
Heol a llwybr arfordir / Road and coastal path Heol a llwybr arfordir yn arwain mas o bentre Gwbert. A road and coastal path above the village of Gwbert.
Heol a llwybr arfordir / Road and coastal path
Heol a llwybr arfordir yn arwain mas o bentre Gwbert. A road and coastal path above the village of Gwbert.
Rocks on shore of Afon Teifi estuary Rocks on shore of Afon Teifi estuary with Poppit Sands in the distance. The rocks are Nantmel Mudstones Formation of the Katian stage (453.0 – 445.2 million years ago) of the Upper Ordovician epoch
Rocks on shore of Afon Teifi estuary
Rocks on shore of Afon Teifi estuary with Poppit Sands in the distance. The rocks are Nantmel Mudstones Formation of the Katian stage (453.0 – 445.2 million years ago) of the Upper Ordovician epoch
On Poppit Sands beach looking across the river mouth
On Poppit Sands beach looking across the river mouth
Poppit Sands beach at low tide
Poppit Sands beach at low tide
View towards Cemaes Head From Poppit Sands
View towards Cemaes Head
From Poppit Sands
Poppit Sands The sands bounded by the Afon Teifi
Poppit Sands
The sands bounded by the Afon Teifi
Old lifeboat station and breakwater below Penrhyn Castle The first lifeboat house was constructed here in 1849 and was paid for by public subscription following a series of ship wrecks with substantial loss of lives, vessels and cargoes. This one replaced it in 1876 and was in use until 1932, subsequently replaced by the Poppit Sands Inshore Lifeboat Station in 1971. The boat house and the breakwater are now marked Private but there is a PROW up behind it.
Old lifeboat station and breakwater below Penrhyn Castle
The first lifeboat house was constructed here in 1849 and was paid for by public subscription following a series of ship wrecks with substantial loss of lives, vessels and cargoes. This one replaced it in 1876 and was in use until 1932, subsequently replaced by the Poppit Sands Inshore Lifeboat Station in 1971. The boat house and the breakwater are now marked Private but there is a PROW up behind it.
Steps up towards Penrhyn Castle Public right of way at the northern end of Poppit beach, between the old lifeboat station and Penrhyn Castle (private), and leading in this direction to an access lane.
Steps up towards Penrhyn Castle
Public right of way at the northern end of Poppit beach, between the old lifeboat station and Penrhyn Castle (private), and leading in this direction to an access lane.
Dune cavalier, Melanoleuca cinereifolia Oddly-named mushroom growing in its typical habitat in the Poppit sand dunes.
Dune cavalier, Melanoleuca cinereifolia
Oddly-named mushroom growing in its typical habitat in the Poppit sand dunes.
Tumbledown dwelling between Poppit and Cippyn Just below the road are the derelict remains of what seems to be a traditional longhouse. The byre would appear to be nearest the camera and the human dwelling (with chimneys) at the western end. Warning notices suggest that repair or renovation may be underway or planned. Thanks to local historian Glen Johnson it appears that the name of this property is Tyllwyd Bach (= Small grey house)
Tumbledown dwelling between Poppit and Cippyn
Just below the road are the derelict remains of what seems to be a traditional longhouse. The byre would appear to be nearest the camera and the human dwelling (with chimneys) at the western end. Warning notices suggest that repair or renovation may be underway or planned. Thanks to local historian Glen Johnson it appears that the name of this property is Tyllwyd Bach (= Small grey house)
Teifi Estuary at Low Tide
Teifi Estuary at Low Tide
Coastal footpath at Gwbert
Coastal footpath at Gwbert
Grid Waves in the Teifi Estuary Also known as cross sea or square waves, grid waves are a result of the intersection of two bodies of water. In this case the Teifi Estuary and the Irish Sea.
Grid Waves in the Teifi Estuary
Also known as cross sea or square waves, grid waves are a result of the intersection of two bodies of water. In this case the Teifi Estuary and the Irish Sea.
The Gwbert Hotel
The Gwbert Hotel
Boats on the Afon Teifi estuary
Boats on the Afon Teifi estuary
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Poppit Sands is located at Grid Ref: SN1548 (Lat: 52.106412, Lng: -4.6975252)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///firelight.losses.amount. Near Cardigan, Ceredigion

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Poppit Sands Trwyn Careg-ddu Pen yr Ergyd

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.106412,-4.6975252
Trwyn Careg Ddu
Natural: cape
Lat/Long: 52.1075267/-4.70335
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Ferry Terminal
A Bay To Remember
Ferry: yes
Fixme: Correct position to be determined.
Operator: A Bay To Remember
Public Transport: station
Website: https://www.baytoremember.co.uk/
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1057984/-4.6993843
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Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.1038642/-4.6988023
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Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.1038622/-4.6988988
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Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.1043045/-4.6998655
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Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 52.1042941/-4.6999016
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Bus Stop
Poppit Sands
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Name Cy: Traeth Poppit
Passenger Information Display: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 52.1039402/-4.6981353
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Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 52.1029056/-4.6936537
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RNLI Shop
Addr City: Poppit
Addr Postcode: SA43 3LN
Brand: RNLI Shop
Brand Wikidata: Q2166873
Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-17:00
Operator: RNLI
Payment Cash: yes
Shop: charity
Url: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/shops/cardigan-rnli-shop
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.1047282/-4.699676
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 8
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 52.1044535/-4.6996939
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Poppit Sands Beach
Lifeguard
Emergency: lifeguard
Website: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeguarded-beaches/poppit-sands-beach
Lat/Long: 52.1047705/-4.6995747
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