
Poppit Sands Beach, Cardigan
Details
Facing north, Poppit Sands beach is sheltered from the prevailing southwesterly winds and is popular for windsurfing, kayaking, surfing and wildlife watching. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path starts near here at St Dogmaels and many walkers pick up the path at Poppit.
There is a cafe, telephone and lifeboat station while shops and pubs can be found in the surrounding area. There is good access to the beach by bike using the local 'history and beaches' cycle route, a circular route which passes through Poppit.
EASY ACCESS BEACH
The beach is accessible for people with limited mobility via a boardwalk from the car park. Beach Wheelchair is available to hire online. Concrete ramp with staggered barrier: 1:8 to 1:10 up for six metres to wooden walkway, then 1:22 down for 12 metres to viewpoint at head of beach.The route is provided to help protect the sand dunes and nearby mudflats which have fragile ecosystems.
BLUE FLAG BEACH
Lifeguard service in the summer. Unpredictable tide and river currents and bathing can be dangerous.Dog restrictions apply to the western end of the beach May - end September.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Address
Cardigan,
Pembrokeshire,
SA43 3LN
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 152484 Lat: 52.10371 Long: -4.69895
Leaving Cardigan on the A487 south, at the roundabout take the B4546 to St Dogmaels; continue on this road and follow the signs to Poppit Sands.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 21 miles from Fishguard & Goodwick station
Facilities
Disabled toilets
Picnic site
Public toilets
Mobility Accessibility Facilities