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Drive from South View
From South View Glamping
Walk from car park
Award-winning beach
Open all year
Overview
Saundersfoot is one of those Pembrokeshire villages that gets under your skin. A working harbour turned charming seaside destination, it combines a beautiful sandy beach with a lively restaurant scene, excellent coastal walking and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it ideal for a full day out from South View Glamping near Pembroke.
Just 25 minutes by car, Saundersfoot sits on a sheltered bay with a Blue Flag beach, a picturesque harbour full of small boats, and a high street of independent shops, cafes and restaurants that fills up in summer with visitors from across Wales and beyond. It is less busy than nearby Tenby but no less appealing, and many guests find it a more relaxed alternative for a coastal day out.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs directly through the village, making it an excellent starting or finishing point for a coastal walk. The section between Saundersfoot and Tenby is one of the most popular and scenic stretches on the entire trail.
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Award-winning sandy beach beside the harbour
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Charming harbour with boats and waterfront dining
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Scenic walk to Tenby along the clifftops
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Independent restaurants, cafes and harbour dining
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Paddleboarding, kayaking and sailing available
Getting There
What to Expect
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Saundersfoot beach is a wide, sandy Blue Flag beach sheltered by the harbour wall. It is excellent for swimming, sunbathing and building sandcastles. The beach is easily accessible from the village and has good facilities including toilets and a lifeguard service in summer.
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The Pembrokeshire Coast Path between Saundersfoot and Tenby is one of the most popular and scenic sections of the entire 186-mile trail. The walk takes around 2 hours each way and offers stunning views over the bay. You can walk one way and get a taxi back.
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The harbour is the heart of the village. Watch the fishing boats come and go, browse the small shops and galleries along the waterfront, and find a table at one of the harbour-side restaurants for lunch with a sea view.
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Saundersfoot is an excellent location for water sports. The sheltered harbour and calm bay conditions make it ideal for paddleboarding and kayaking. Equipment hire and lessons are available in the village during the summer months.
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A short walk north of Saundersfoot along the coast path brings you to Coppet Hall Beach, a quieter and less visited stretch of sand. It is a great alternative when Saundersfoot beach is busy and offers excellent coastal scenery.
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The village has a good selection of independent shops, galleries and gift shops. A much better alternative to the chain shops you find elsewhere, with everything from local artwork and Welsh produce to surf gear and beach accessories.
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One of the finest medieval castles in Wales and the birthplace of Henry VII. Just 6 minutes from South View Glamping, a fascinating half day visit that pairs perfectly with a trip along the Pembrokeshire coast.
Food & Drink
Bring all food and drink with you. The National Trust cafe at Stackpole Quay is the nearest option and is worth a stop before your walk in or after your walk out.
The National Trust cafe at Stackpole Quay serves light meals, sandwiches, cakes and hot drinks. Open seasonally. The nearest restaurants and pubs are back towards Pembroke, around 25 minutes by car.
The nearest public toilets are at Stackpole Quay car park. Use them before starting the walk to the beach as there are no facilities on the beach itself.
Visitor Tips
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The Stackpole Quay car park is small and fills up fast in summer. Arriving before 9am in July and August gives you the best chance of parking and the beach at its most peaceful.
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There are no facilities at the beach itself. Bring water, food, sunscreen and everything you need for the day. The National Trust cafe at Stackpole Quay is the nearest option.
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The walk in is easy but the path can be uneven in places. Comfortable walking shoes or trainers are recommended. Flip flops are fine once you are on the sand.
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The beach is at its best at mid to low tide when the full width of sand is exposed. At high tide the beach narrows significantly. Check tide times before you visit.
Getting There
Minutes by car
Miles from South View
Min walk from car park
Drive from South View Glamping towards Pembroke then follow signs for Stackpole via the B4319. The journey takes around 25 minutes through quiet Pembrokeshire countryside. Park at the National Trust car park at Stackpole Quay and walk 15 minutes to the beach.
From Stackpole Quay car park, follow the signed coastal path south for around 15 minutes. The path is well maintained and passes through beautiful pine woodland and wildflower dunes before the bay opens up below. Easy walking for all abilities.
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