Abereiddy



Abereiddy (usual Welsh spelling: Abereiddi) is a small village on the north Pembrokeshire coast. It has a small beach with clean but dark sand, caused by the waves erosion of the slate cliffs. There is a carpark adjoining the beach, which has a refreshments van during summer months. There are also public toilets at the rear of the carpark, open from Easter to October half term.

Its recent claim to fame was hosting the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2012 & 2013.

By road
From Haverfordwest follow the A40 towards Fishguard, turn left in Letterston towards St Davids. At Mathry turn left onto the A487. In Croesgoch turn right (signposted Abereiddy & Pembrokeshire Sheepdogs). Follow this narrow road to the carpark at the beach.

By bus
The 404 'Strumble Shuttle' bus runs St Davids - Fishguard - St Davids, stopping at coastal towns and villages including Abereiddy (Daily during summer months, Thursday & Saturday only from Oct - May).

By foot
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path passes through Abereiddy carpark, from Porthgain to the north and St Davids to the south. Access to the beach is over the pebble berm.

Eat

 * Porthgain harbour has a number of eateries including pubs & restaurants.
 * Porthgain harbour has a number of eateries including pubs & restaurants.

Drink

 * There are a number of pubs located in Porthgain, Mathry and St Davids

Go next
If venturing along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Abereiddy to Porthgain is a popular walk, with many hidden beaches along the way. If travelling by car St Davids is 8.5km south west of Abereiddy. The smallest city in Britain, with places of interest including its Cathedral and the Bishops Palace.