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[[File:Cleopatra Coasteering in north Pembrokeshire.jpeg|thumb|Coasteering at Abereiddy Bay]]
[[File:Cleopatra Coasteering in north Pembrokeshire.jpeg|thumb|Coasteering at Abereiddy Bay]]
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'''Abereiddy''' is small village on the north [[Pembrokeshire]] coast.
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'''Abereiddy''' (usual [[Welsh language|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.
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It's recent claim to fame was the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2013 & 2013.
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Its recent claim to fame was hosting the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2012 & 2013.
==Get in==
==Get in==
===By road===
===By road===
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From Haverfordwest follow the A40 towards Fishguard, turn left in Letterston towards St Davids. In Croesgoch turn right (signposted Abereiddy & Pembrokeshire Sheepdogs). Follow this road to the carpark at the beach.
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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===
===By bus===
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There are local buses from St Davids & Fishguard during peak season
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The [http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?nav=838,839,1038&parent_directory_id=646&id=11496&Language= 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).
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==Get around==
===By foot===
===By foot===
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The [[Pembrokeshire Coast Path]] passes through Abereiddy carpark, from [[Porthgain]] to the North and [[St Davids]] to the South.
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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.
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==Get around==
==See==
==See==
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[[File:The_Blue_Lagoon_-_Abereiddy.jpg|thumb|The Blue Lagoon, Abereiddy]]
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| name=The Blue Lagoon | alt= | url= | email=
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| address= | lat=51.93766 | long=-5.20823 | directions=
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| content=A short walk north along the Pembrokeshire coast path. An old flooded slate quarry, approx 25m deep, the ''Blue Lagoon'' is tidal. A popular wild swimming and coasteering location.
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[[File:Traeth Llyfn, above the beach, from the south - geograph.org.uk - 1406842.jpg|thumb|Traeth Llyfn, above the beach, from the south]]
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| name=Traeth Llyfn Beach | alt= | url= | email=
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| address=| lat=51.942591 | long=-5.205316 | directions=
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| content=A secluded beach 1km walk north of Abereiddy. It is only accessible by steep steps down the 90 foot cliff (124 in total).
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==Do==
==Do==
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| name=Celtic Quest Coasteering | alt= | url=http://www.celticquestcoasteering.com | email=info@celticquestcoasteering.com
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| address= | lat=51.936172| long=-5.2052359 | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 881530 | tollfree= | fax=
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| hours=Open all year, 9.30am & 2pm daily (Booking is essential) | price=From £39 per person
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| content=Water-based adventure activity that can include cliff jumping, adventure swimming, scramble climbing and more.
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| name=Pembrokeshire Sheepdog Training | alt= | url=http://www.sheepdogtraining.co.uk/ | email=
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| address=Tremynydd Fach, St Davids, SA62 6DB | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1437 721677 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Sheep dog training demonstrations. Watch the sheep dogs being trained for work on the farm and sheep dog trials.
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==Buy==
==Buy==
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| name=Square & Compass Filling Station | url= | email=
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| address=Square & Compass, Llanrhian, SA62 5JJ | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone = +44 1348 837766 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Petrol station with a shop, coffee machine, small bakery & atm cashpoint. If travelling by car it's 6.0km from Abereiddy carpark.
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| name=St Davids Food and Wine | url=http://www.stdavidsfoodandwine.co.uk | email=
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| address=High Street, St Davids, SA62 6SB | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone = +44 1437 721948 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Deli specialising in local produce. Order freshly-made sandwiches and baguettes from the counter at the rear of the shop. If travelling by car it's 8.5km from Abereiddy carpark.
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==Eat==
==Eat==
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| name=Cool Selections Refreshments Van | alt= | url= | email=
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| address= | lat= | long= | directions=Located in the beach Carpark
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| hours=11am to 5pm daily from Easter to October half term | price=
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| content=Serving hot and cold drinks, ice-cream, hot-dogs, freshly made sandwiches and snacks.
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| name=The Shed Fish & Chip Bistro | alt= | url=http://www.theshedporthgain.co.uk/ | email=
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| address=Porthgain, SA62 5BN | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 831518 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Seafood bistro and wine bar.
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==Drink==
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| name=The Sloop Inn | alt= | url=http://www.sloop-inn.co.uk | email=
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| name=The Sloop Inn | alt= | url=http://www.sloop.co.uk | email=
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| address=Porthgain | lat= | long= | directions=
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| address=Porthgain, Haverfordwest SA62 5BN | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 831449 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Pub offering bar meals, games room, free wifi & beer garden. If travelling by car its 4.3km from Abereiddy carpark. If walking the Pembrokeshire coast path its 3.2km.
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==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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| name=Celtic Camping & Bunkhouse Accommodation | alt= | url=http://www.celtic-camping.co.uk | email=
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| address=Pwllcaerog, Haverfordwest SA62 6DG | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 837405 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Bunkhouse accommodation for 250 guests and traditional camping & caravanning on the cliff top overlooking Abereiddy Bay.
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| name=Tretio Caravan & Camping Park | alt= | url=http://www.tretio.com/ | email=
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| address=St Davids, Haverfordwest SA62 6DE | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1437 781600 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=40+ pitch caravan & camping park, 1.5miles from the coast.
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| name=Ynys Barry Cottages | alt= | url=http://www.ynysbarry.com | email=
| name=Ynys Barry Cottages | alt= | url=http://www.ynysbarry.com | email=
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| address=Porthgain, St Davids SA62 5BH | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 831180 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Self-catering accommodation on the footpath to the Traeth llyfn Beach.
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| name=Felindre Cottages and Lodges | alt= | url=http://www.felindrecottages.co.uk/ | email=
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| address=Porthgain, St Davids SA62 5BH | lat= | long= | directions=
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| phone=+44 1348 831220 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Self catering accommodation near St Davids, holiday cottages and lodges in Porthgain.
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==Go next==
==Go next==
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If venturing along the [[Pembrokeshire Coast National Park]] coastal 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.
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