Name: Solva Coast Beach
Rating: 5.0

Solva Coast Beach

Newgale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6AS, UK

1-99 Years

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Solva Harbour is the perfect starting point for exploration of the village or to take a walk up onto the Gribin headland (for the magnificent views) and down to Gwadn beach. Nine Wells Valley is a steep valley down to the sea, with the coastal fort of Porth-y-Rhaw at the bottom.

From here fine walks lead in both directions along the coast. The magnificent stretch of coast between St Elvis Farm and Pen-y-Cwm includes the spectacular jutting headlands of Dinas Fawr and Dinas Fach, linking Solva to Newgale. Explore the beautiful sheltered Caerbwdy Valley running down to the sea, only 1 mile east of St David's.

Stone is still cut from the seaward end of the valley for repairs to St David's Cathedral, which is largely built from the distinctive red rock. If you’re looking for the best place to visit with family and kids, this is a perfect choice for a fun and relaxing day out.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Coast: A coastal area of jutting headlands, gentle valleys and sweeping shores dotted with Iron Age settlements.
Solva Harbour is the perfect starting point for exploration of the village or to take a walk up onto the Gribin headland (for the magnificent views) and down to Gwadn beach. Nine Wells Valley is a steep valley down to the sea, with the coastal fort of Porth-y-Rhaw at the bottom. From here fine walks lead in both directions along the coast.
The magnificent stretch of coast between St Elvis Farm and Pen-y-Cwm includes the spectacular jutting headlands of Dinas Fawr and Dinas Fach, linking Solva to Newgale. Explore the beautiful sheltered Caerbwdy Valley running down to the sea, only 1 mile east of St David's. Stone is still cut from the seaward end of the valley for repairs to St David's Cathedral, which is largely built from the distinctive red rock.
Solva’s jutting headlands, gentle valleys and sweeping shores all have a tale to tell. From Iron Age settlements and industry to chilling coastal chronicles, there’s lots to uncover.

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Parking: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car park at Solva Harbour.
Toilet: Public toilet in Solva Harbour car park.
Dogs allowed: Welcome under close control.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Countryside: Dawn - Dusk
Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wales/solva-coast#place-opening-times

Address: Newgale, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 6AS, UK

Post Code: SA62 6TA

Council: Pembrokeshire

County: Dyfed

By road: The A487, Haverfordwest to St David's, runs within ½ mile of the Solva coast. The descent from Roch to Newgale, past Southwood, affords stunning views west along the coast to Ramsey Island.
On foot: Pembrokeshire Coast path.
By train: Haverfordwest train station 15 miles. Connecting bus services stop frequently along the coast.
By bus: Pembrokeshire County Council 411, Haverfordwest train station to St David's via Solva, stops frequently along the road which runs parallel to the coast. Puffin Shuttle Bus, 400/315 St David's-Milford Haven, also runs along this route.
Cycling: National Cycle Network Route 4, the Celtic Trail, passes one mile north of Solva village and this stretch of coastline. Local cycle routes link to Solva village itself.For more information visit the Sustrans website.
Parking: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park car park at Solva Harbour.