The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is a spectacular and distinctive coastal area. It’s Britain’s Only Coastal National Park, as it’s the only one of Britain’s 14 National Parks to be entirely coastal in nature...
186 miles of walkers paradise on both wild headlands and pristine beaches with picturesque towns and villages like Tenby, St Davids and Solva en route. Most people walk a little bit a time, coming back year after year to explore a bit more. If you want to do the whole lot, allow 15 days...
No other county in Britain has more Blue Flag Beaches or Seaside Award beaches than Pembrokeshire. With over 50 beaches to choose from, there’s going to one that’s perfect for you, whether you want surfing, kayaking or kite surfing, or just somewhere peaceful to relax, sunbathe and build sandcastles... 
There are 51 forts and castles in Pembrokeshire including enormous stone fortresses like Pembroke castle, Manorbier castle and Carew castle. There are medieval walled towns of Tenby and Pembroke and fortified Bishops Palaces at St Davids and Lamphey. 
A pristine environment, clean seas, very little population and lush vegetation makes for rich and varied habitats, most important of which are the Islands: Skomer, Skokholm, Ramsey, Grassholm and Caldey. Home to thousands of Puffins, Gannets and other sea birds. Dolphin, Porpoise and Whale watching boat trips are popular too...
Beaches In Pembrokeshire -
Manorbier
A sandy, dune backed, beach with a stream running down the northern end. Manorbier is a south westerly facing beach making it a favourite surfing beach, however please be aware that the sea here does have some very strong currents.
Awards: Seaside Award, Green Coast
Parking: 30 spaces at the National Park car park, additional 10 spaces can be found along the coast towards Freshwater East.
Beach facilities: Toilets. Ice Cream van.
On shore facilities: Manorbier has several cafes and a pub. There is a good selection of hotel, B&B, Guesthouse, self catering and caravan/camping accommodation. A Youth Hostel is available at Skrinkle Haven. Overlooking the beach is the magnificent Manorbier Castle.
Picture: Manorbier beach with the castle in the background
Picture: Manorbier Castle with the beach in the distance
ID: 7161 Revised: 9/3/2009
