Poppit Sands Beach Cardigan Bay
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Poppit Sands Beach and Sand Dunes Cardigan Bay - Janet Baxter
Poppit Sands is a sandy beach on the west coast of Wales, backed with sand dunes
at the mouth of the Teifi Estuary. It is a blue flag bathing beach making it
an ideal holiday location. Lifeguards patrol the beach between July and August
from 10.00 - 6.00 each day. It is also the start of the Pembrokshire coastal
path to Amroth which is 180 miles away. Poppit Sands is the closest beach to
Cardigan town and St.
Dogmael's with level access [the other nearby beach is Mwnt
Beach is accessed down a flight of steps]
Directions: From Cardigan bypass take the exit to Cardigan and follow the signs for St.Dogmaels [a small road by The Eagle Inn behind Howies and the Fforest Cafe on the River Teifi. Follow the road through St.Dogmaels as it turns right along by the Ferry Inn and continue to the National Trust Car Park at the mouth of the Teifi. Cardigan youth hostel is situated futher along this road up the hill above the beach.
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Poppit Sands Beach Cardigan Bay - R Davies
Power Kiting is a rapidly growing sport. Whether its buggying, land boarding, kite boarding or just Power kiting Poppit Sands Beach is a perfect location. With almost 1/2 a mile of beach to play with it means there is room for everyone, the high tide line due to the beach being at the mouth of the River Teifi means there is lots of hard sand for buggiers and boarders.
There is a permanent Life Guard station for peace of mind and during summer months a cafe set just off the beach. The Webley hotel just before Poppit Sands, and The Ferry Inn in St Dogmael's serve food.
Images of a Winter Day on Poppit SandsThere is a circular walk exploring St. Dogmaels and the headland behind Poppit Beach.
Facilities at Poppit Sands
| Awards | Blue Flag | Bathing | Yes |
| Type of Beach | Sandy beach and dunes | Café | Yes |
| Car Park | Yes | Sea Angling | Yes |
| Toilet | Yes | Dogs | Yes |
| Disabled Access | Yes | Pubs serving Food | Yes |
* Dogs are prohibited from sections of certain beaches between
1st May and 30th September under the local byelaw.
The restrictions
do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a registered blind person.
The sand dunes have a wide range of wild flowers such as the Common Spoted Orchid
Where to stay near Poppit Sands
- Canllefaes Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Trenewydd Cottages and B&B St Dogmaels Cardigan Self Catering
- Blaenwaun Caravan Park Mwnt Camping
- Craig y Nos Guest House B&B
- Brongwyn Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Cardigan Bay Sea View Cottage Self Catering
- Cardigan Bay Holiday Cottage Self Catering
- Penwern Fach Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Mwnt Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Ysgubor Hen Cottage Self Catering
- Fernhill Lodge Guest House B&B
- Over the Rainbow Guest House B&B
- Brongwyn Touring Caravan and Camping Park Camping
- Nant-y-Croi Farmhouse Holiday Cottages Self Catering
- Nant-y-Croi Farmhouse Bed And Breakfast Guest House B&B
- Nantmawr Farm Holiday Cottage Self Catering
- Nantmawr Farm Bed and Breakfast Guest House B&B
- Ffynnon Grog Mwnt Self Catering