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    Whitesands Beach

    Whitesands, St Davids, Pembrokeshire CoastSea pool on Whitesands BayPublic sea swimming

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    Whitesands is a sea beach with toilets, a cafe, a slipway and seasonal lifeguard patrols.

    Water
    Sea pool, Whitesands Bay
    Facilities
    Toilets, cafe, slipway
    Lifeguard
    Patrols from the end of May to the beginning of September.
    Dogs
    Dogs restricted on the entire beach from 1 May to 30 September.

    Getting there

    Whitesands Beach is near St Davids, Pembrokeshire Coast. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    51.8938, -5.2981

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Do not take dogs onto the beach from 1 May to 30 September.
    • Swim between the red and yellow flags when lifeguards are present.

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    Questions about Whitesands Beach

    Can you swim at Whitesands Beach?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at Whitesands Beach. Swim between the red and yellow flags when lifeguards are present.

    Are dogs allowed at Whitesands Beach?

    Dogs restricted on the entire beach from 1 May to 30 September.

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