Broad Haven North
Beach

Broad Haven North

Pembrokeshire

Dog Friendly Rating: 7/10 A large Blue Flag sandy beach on St Brides Bay with a partial seasonal restriction from 1 May to 30 September, good surf and views to the Pembrokeshire offshore islands.

Broad Haven North is a large, popular sandy beach on the St Brides Bay coast of west Pembrokeshire, a Blue Flag beach at the village of Broad Haven. The beach is wide and gently shelving with good surfing conditions, backed by a promenade with cafes and facilities. The surrounding St Brides Bay is one of the finest stretches of coast in Wales, with the offshore Skomer and Skokholm islands visible in the distance.

Broad Haven North is included in the Pembrokeshire PSPO partial ban list. A partial dog ban applies from 1 May to 30 September, with designated dog-accessible sections and maps at the beach. Outside the restriction season, the full beach is open.

At a Glance

Dog Access Seasonal Restrictions Partial dog ban from 1 May to 30 September under Pembrokeshire PSPO. Dog-accessible sections remain. Check maps and signage at beach.
Beach Type Sand
Tide Notes Wide sandy beach. Good surfing in westerly swells. St Brides Bay.
Facilities Promenade cafes, pub, shops, watersports. Blue Flag beach. Car park. Public toilets
Parking Car park at Broad Haven beach. Busy in summer

Frequently Asked Questions

Broad Haven North is a good option for dog owners, earning a 7/10 dog-friendly rating. It's a large, wide sandy beach with plenty of space, and outside the summer restriction season the full beach is open to dogs. During the restricted period from 1 May to 30 September, designated dog-accessible sections are in place, so there's still somewhere to bring your dog even in peak season.

Dogs are welcome at Broad Haven North throughout the year, but a partial seasonal restriction applies from 1 May to 30 September under the Pembrokeshire PSPO. During these months, dogs are only permitted in designated sections of the beach — maps showing these areas are available at the beach itself. Outside this period, the entire beach is open to dogs with no restrictions.

It's worth checking the seasonal dog restriction dates before you visit — from 1 May to 30 September, dogs are limited to designated sections, so pick up a map at the beach to get your bearings. The car park can get busy in summer, so arriving early on warmer days is a good idea. On the plus side, the beach has a good range of facilities nearby including cafes, a pub, and shops, making it a comfortable day out for owners as well as dogs.

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51.78, -5.1028

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