Top 10 Beaches
The Pembrokeshire coast is filled with beautiful beaches with golden sands, secret coves, and fascinating rock pools - in fact, there are over 50 to explore. We’re lucky to have so many Blue Flag beaches dotted along the 186-miles of stunning coastline. Perfect for families with lots of useful facilities that make for a fun-filled day out near Everwyn Lodge.
1. Barafundle Bay
Barafundle Beach has become the stuff of legend in recent years, mostly thanks to looking like a tropical beach hidden away on Pembrokeshire’s south coast. You’ll need to invoke the spirit of Indiana Jones and navigate a short but stunning trek through the forest and over a lake before you arrive at Barafundle's golden sands. This is the perfect way to enjoy the variety of terrains that Pembrokeshire has to offer, and the half-mile walk to the isolated location makes it feel like a real adventure as you find your way to the bay through the trees, as if on a desert island. You’ll often find helpful locals directing visitors to their favourite spots, definitely a bonus for any newcomers. Savour the breathtaking moment you arrive and enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Distance from Everwyn Lodge: 27 minutes by car, 11 miles
Parking: Stackpole Quay National Trust car park is located around ½ mile from the beach, postcode: SA71 5LS. You can purchase a parking ticket for £5 all-day and £2 after 2 pm (cash only). The ticket can be reused in other National Trust car parks in Pembrokeshire and is free for members.
Accessibility: Access to the beach is down steps from the clifftop, so not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Facilities: There are no facilities on the beach, so make sure you bring everything you need with you. The nearest public toilets are at the Stackpole Quay NT car park.