The Marloes Peninsula
sparkling cerulean seas & clifftop vistas
Marloes Peninsula, Pembrokeshire, SA62 3BH
Visit WebsiteSparkling cerulean seas, swooping seabirds, clifftop vistas and secluded coves. These words may conjure up images of exotic Greek islands, but actually we’re talking about the Marloes Peninsula on the Pembrokeshire coast in Wales.
- By The Beach
- Children Welcome
- Multiple Dogs Allowed
- Parking
- Refreshments
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Overview
This spectacular headland jutting into the Atlantic ocean has something for everyone. Park at the National Trust car park at Marloes Sands and head for the coast path for an incredible display of dramatic coastal scenery. Every bend in the path reveals something new and fascinating.
You can’t fail to be blown away by the almost unbelievably beautiful landscape, while ramblers can enjoy an easy 6.5 mile stroll along the coast path as far as Musselwick Sands, before picking up a short inland track to return to the start. From spring to summer, the coast path is adorned with wildflowers growing in every direction: look out for bluebells in late April and May.
For dog owners, the star of the show at the Marloes Peninsula has to be the unspoilt golden beach at Marloes Sands. A short walk from the car park, this beach is dog friendly all year round and much quieter than beaches at popular resorts like Tenby. Dramatic striated rock formations frame the sands here, and if you visit at low tide, you might even be able to spot the ship wreck which haunts the beach at neighbouring Albion Sands.
Before your visit, call in at The Coastal Kitchen at Runwayskiln for a hot breakfast to set you up for the day, or stop by to enjoy a spot of lunch after a walk. If you want a heartier pub meal, we’d recommend The Lobster Pot in the nearby village of Marloes. There is a lovely beer garden here where you can spend an hour or two soaking up the sun with a well deserved pub lunch and a cold drink.
For The Dogs
Pack poop bags, leads, water, treats and towels.
Opening Hours
There are no opening hours as such but daylight hours are recommended.
Parking
Use the National Trust car park at Marloes Sands and Mere – postcode SA62 3BH. It’s a pay and display car park but free for National Trust members.
The Area
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is Britain’s only national park centred around a coastline, and it doesn’t take long to work out why this particular stretch of coast has been singled out. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path stretches for 186 miles from St Dogmaels in the north to Amroth in the south. If you don’t fancy tackling the whole thing, there are endless possibilities for walks which sample different sections of the route. Our recommendations would be St Govan’s Chapel in the south (visiting hours are restricted, check the MOD website for times) and Cemaes Head in the north, which is also the highest point of the coast path.
