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Abereiddy’s<\/a> sand and shingle beach with its dramatic cliffs, pretty colour-washed cottages and the striking Blue Lagoon combine to create a beautiful holiday location. This beach-side community, previously the home of quarrymen, now attracts visitors seeking a retreat from the daily “hassle” of modern life.<\/p>\n Abereiddy’s beach is formed of a mixture of pebbles, shingle and black sand ” the result of waves constantly pounding the slate cliffs.<\/p>\n The nearby Blue Lagoon was once a slate quarry, linked to the sea by a narrow channel. Flooded during a storm in 1904, it was closed. The Blue Lagoon serves as a reminder that the area was once prolific in the quarrying of slate. It is now considered an important geological feature.<\/p>\n Walking along the coast path from Abereiddy, you reach Porthgain village<\/a> and harbour. Don’t forget to take a look at Traeth Llyfn beach<\/a> as you go along the headland.<\/p>\n This National Trust beach is a really beautiful, but can only be approached via the coastal path and has a steep flight of steps down to it.<\/p>\n Approaching Porthgain, north of Abereiddy, there are traces of the old narrow-gauge railway track<\/a>, which once transported the quarried slate and shale to Porthgain for export.<\/p>\n Overlooking the beach are the ruins of a small group of cottages built for the workers of the Blue Lagoon. These were only abandoned after the floods of 1904. These in turn add “character” to this little hamlet.<\/p>\n Abereiddy, and in particular the lagoon, are favourites for the extreme water sport enthusiasts, who enjoy the thrill of coasteering<\/a>, surfing and diving. For the non “thrill seeker”, it provides a perfect location for activities such as kayaking and fishing.<\/p>\n Abereiddy is a favourite place for walkers and can be accessed via the spectacular Coastal Path<\/a>. With a total length of 186 miles, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path is an ideal way to exploring the whole of Pembrokeshire’s coastline.<\/p>\n For those of you who would like to enjoy the pleasures of walking without the planning, there is a coastal bus called “The Strumble Shuttle<\/a>” that provides you with an easy and affordable way of returning to base.<\/p>\n A large car park and toilets adjoins the beach and there is also a Car Park above Traeth Llwyn beach., and in the summer months an ice cream van sells drinks as well as ices.<\/p>\n Abereiddy beach is also awarded with the Green Coast and Seaside Award, which is a similar award to the Blue Flag award but for rural beaches, however in 2005 it was awarded the Blue flag rural beach award. A large car-park adjoins the beach, and in the summer months an ice cream van can be found where you can buy a much deserved refreshment.<\/p>\n For more than just an ice cream or drink you will have to head to either Porthgain where there are a choice of two eateries or head to Croesgoch and the Artramont Arms<\/a> which also doubles as a fish and chip shop.<\/p>\n\nMap showing location of Abereiddy in Pembrokeshire<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Abereiddy at Low Tide<\/span>
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Skimming stones at Abereiddy<\/span>
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The famous Blue Lagoon<\/span>
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Coast line to the west of Abereiddy<\/span><\/p>\n