Marloes Sands — Attraction in Wales

Marloes Sands for me is the best beach in the world. Yes, it's my local beach, I grew up on the shores, took my first steps on the sand, climbed the cliffs and rocks, rode the waves and have walked the stretch more times than I can count. It's an amazing beach. One often overlooked in Pembrokeshire, despite it's location, but it is still very well used.

A nice, 10-15 minute walk down, either by designated path or coastal walkway, the sands are accessed by a short rock and stone section, and then a walk around to the left of the protruding cliff opens up the majority of the 1.5km stretch. BE WARNED, it is inaccessible at high tide from this route, and whilst there is another route on/off the beach half way up via steep coastal patch, you can get cut off here. Don't let that happen, and be weary of rising tides.

The beach itself is broadly curved and surrounded by cliffs including the interesting Three Chimneys stack. Walking on the beach gives great views of Skokholm Island and Gateholm Island to the right of the cove, as nearby Martin's Haven is where the island boats depart from.

In recent years, the far side of the beach has been unofficially claimed by naturists at given times of the year. Letting it all hang out, no issues, but be careful or just avoid if you have small children, a weak constitution or no...

Marloes Sands is a hidden gem tucked away along the Pembrokeshire coastline, and my recent visit left me completely captivated by its natural beauty. This secluded beach offers a stunning combination of expansive golden sands, towering cliffs, and dramatic rock formations, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers. It is vast and unspoiled shoreline. As you step onto the beach, you're greeted by a seemingly endless expanse of soft, golden sand. The coastal landscape surrounding Marloes Sands is nothing short of spectacular. Towering cliffs and rugged rock formations create a dramatic backdrop, adding a sense of grandeur to the beach. The beach is a designated National Trust nature reserve, and it boasts a rich and diverse ecosystem.

Aminities: Facilities at Marloes Sands are relatively limited, which contributes to its secluded charm. There is a small car park near the beach, as well as basic toilet facilities, but visitors should come prepared with their own food and drinks, as there are no...

This is such a beautiful beach and an amazing area for coastal path walks. Dogs allowed all year. There's a National Trust car park near the top corner of Sandy Lane (the track which you walk down to the beach on). During the summer months there's also the farmer's field nearby which gets you a little closer to the beach. An ice cream van is often parked near to the entrance of the field too.

After reaching the bottom of the track, there are a few rocks to clamber over to reach the sand, but not too much effort needed. Once on the beach you've a vast area to relax on or explore.

There's plenty of rock pools to explore as well as fossils to look out for. There's a fossil bed about three hundred metres to the East (turn left after reaching the beach) near to some other steps entering the beach. Continuing on for the same distance again you'll see some vertical rock faces in the cliffs for another area to search. No hammering or chiselling of the cliffs allowed however.

Well worth a visit...