Poppit Sands

At the mouth of the Teifi Estuary, Poppit Sands is a sandy beach backed by dunes.

At high water, there is plenty of beach but it’s a low tide when the full extent of sand appears to go almost to Gwbert on the other side. Don’t attempt a crossing, though, the currents are too strong. Watch the tide when it’s coming in. It’s fast!

It is the start, or the end, of the 186 mile Pembrokeshire Coast Path which takes you right around the coast to Amroth in the south.

Dogs at Poppit Sands

From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed on the section of beach in front of the car park and lifeguard station. Dogs can still use the beach either side, including the long stretch towards the estuary.

Dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenade and in the car parks from 1 May to 30 September.

Please keep to the dog-friendly areas shown on the map, and always clean up after your dog.

Download the Poppit Sands dog restriction map (PDF)

If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!

Parking

Car park near RNLI lifeboat station.

Facilities

Lifeguards patrol between the end of June and beginning of September.

Onshore facilities

Toilets and café. St Dogmaels is the nearest village and home to St Dogmels Abbey, a working mill producing flour and has several pubs, restaurants, a fish and chip shop. A good choice of hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, self-catering, caravan and camping sites can be found in the area.