Broad Haven Bay

Broad Haven is an open, west-facing bay, with a large sandy beach. It’s been one of Pembrokeshire’s most popular leisure spots since around 1800, when there were bathing machines on the beach. Today it’s still popular for bathing, and is also used by windsurfers and surfers when conditions are right.

The cliffs, formed about 300 million years ago during the Carboniferous period, attract geologists from all over Britain. Coal was extracted from the cliffs to the north. Round the headland to the north of the beach are several stacks, including Den’s Door which has two arches through its base. Nearby is a huge whale-like projection known as the Sleek Stone, part of an up-fold in the Coal Measures.

Check tide times carefully if you go to look at these features, as it’s easy to get stranded here.

The Youth Hostel, next to the big car park, has a range of National Park information.

Location: Broad Haven, Pembroke Grid Reference: SM860137 Ceremonial County: Pembrokeshire Map Link: VIEW MAP Aerial photo: Multimap Photo Getting there: You can reach Broad Haven on the B4341 from Haverfordwest, or on the narrow coast road which runs from Little Haven to Newgale. It has 3 slipways allowing easy access. Access: Website: http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/beaches/Default.aspx?ID=33 Other Useful Websites: Email: Address: Postcode: SA62 Telephone: Opening Times: Any reasonable time Charges: Car Parking charges in both North and South car parks. Nearby Locations: Other Location Pages: Pembrokeshire Coastal Path,  Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Other Relevant Pages: Notes: A large car park at the north end of the village and a smaller car park at the south end. Information centre. Youth Hostel. There are also facilities for hiring surf-boards, sail-boards and mountain bikes.

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By: Tracey Park	Section: Nature	Key:
Page Ref: broad_haven	Topic: Beaches, Bays and Coastal	Last Updated: 07/2009

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