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AbereiddyAbereiddi
Give Abereiddy half a day: Blue Lagoon and the beach on foot, then sleep in St Davids or Porthgain — the village itself has no hotel.
Abereiddy is a tiny north Pembrokeshire cove with a slate-quarry lagoon, a dark-sand beach and a car park, about 8.5 km from St Davids. It is a stop on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, not a town: come for the Blue Lagoon and coasteering, then move on to St Davids or Porthgain for beds and food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, most services shut)
- Airports
- CWL · BRS
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
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- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Abereiddy999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance, coastguard999
- EU emergency number (works in the UK)112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Abereiddy, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a rural coastal village.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance, coastguard · 112 EU emergency number (works in the UK) · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCWL Cardiff (About 2 h 30 min by car; the nearest airport with regular scheduled flights.).
- Getting aroundOn foot, or by car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea from the beach refreshments vanEaster to October half term only.£2–4 (≈ US$3–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course in Porthgain or St Davids£14–22 (≈ US$19–30)
- Street or quick mealSandwich or hot dog at the van£4–7 (≈ US$6–10)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Budget bedHostel or bunkhouse bed, a night, per person£28 (≈ US$40)
- Mid-range bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedB&B or pub double room, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £80 (≈ US$110) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CWL Cardiff (About 2 h 30 min by car; the nearest airport with regular scheduled flights.) · BRS Bristol (About 3 h 30 min by car via the M4 and A40.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (16 rain days), driest May (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Abereiddy: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
16 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot, or by car. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path runs through the beach car park: north to Porthgain, south towards St Davids. The 404 Strumble Shuttle bus links St Davids, Fishguard and the coast villages, daily in summer and Thursdays and Saturdays only from October to May. Roads in are narrow single-track lanes: drive slowly and use passing places.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h on foot
Pembrokeshire Coast Path on foot, or 5 min by car
Harbour, pubs and seafood; the classic coast-path walk from Abereiddy.
Door to door: About 20 min by car
Car or the 404 Strumble Shuttle
Cathedral and Bishop's Palace; the nearest place with a full choice of beds and food.
Fishguard
goDoor to door: About 35 min by car
Car via the A487, or the 404 shuttle
Ferry port for Ireland and a useful supply stop.
Door to door: About 40 min by car
Car via the A487
Small town with a beach and cafés under Mynydd Carningli.
Door to door: About 1 h 10 min by car
Car via the A487 and A478
Walled seaside town; a long way for a half-day, better as a separate stop.
Door to door: About 1 h by car
Car via the A487 and A40
Port and marina town; no reason to detour here from Abereiddy.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
St Davids (8.5 km)
The practical base: hotels, B&Bs, pubs and the cathedral; book summer weekends well ahead.
Porthgain (about 3 km north on the coast path)
Harbour village with pubs and seafood; a short walk or drive from Abereiddy.
Celtic Camping & Bunkhouse, Pwllcaerog
Cliff-top camping, caravan pitches and bunkhouse beds overlooking Abereiddy Bay; the only beds within walking distance.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–120 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- £120 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B or pub double room1 × 1 night × £130 | £130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £80 | £160 |
| Coasteering session, per person2 × £45 · From about £39 in 2026; check current operator prices. | £90 |
| Car park, per day1 × £5 · check | £5 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8 | £16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £40 |
| Trip total≈ £221 per person per day, bed included | £441≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in pounds; assumes a car and a base in St Davids or Porthgain. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea from the beach refreshments vanEaster to October half term only. | £2–4 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Ice cream | £2.50–4 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Sandwich or hot dog at the van | £4–7 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Pub main course in Porthgain or St Davids | £14–22 (≈ US$19–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Coasteering sessionBooking essential; check 2026 prices. | From £39 (≈ US$55) per person |
| Car parkcheck | £3–6 (≈ US$4–8) per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 404 shuttle is seasonal: daily in summer, Thursday and Saturday only from October to May — check the current timetable before relying on it.
- Public toilets at the car park open Easter to October half term only.
- The Blue Lagoon is tidal and about 25 m deep: swim or jump only with a guided group or local knowledge.
- Traeth Llyfn is reached by 124 steep steps down a 90-foot cliff; not for small children or heavy bags.
- Mobile signal is patchy in the coves; download offline maps before you drive in.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance, coastguard
- 999
- EU emergency number (works in the UK)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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AbereiddyAbereiddi
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My bed tonight
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance, coastguard999
- EU emergency number112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassies in west Wales. The nearest US consulate is in Cardiff; other countries keep embassies in London.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- St Davids → Abereiddy by car: about 8.5 km (5.3 mi), 20 min (check)about 5.3 mi (8.5 km), 20 min (check)
- 404 Strumble Shuttle, St Davids → Abereiddy: seasonal; daily in summer, Thursday and Saturday only Oct–May (check the timetable)
- Coasteering session: from about £39 (≈ US$55) per person, booking essential (check)
Say or show
- Helo — Hello (HEH-loh)
- Diolch — Thank you (DEE-olch)
- Os gwelwch yn dda — Please (os GWEL-ookh un thah)
- Hwyl fawr — Goodbye (hoo-il vowr)
- Ble mae'r traeth? — Where is the beach? (bleh myre trahyth)
- Esgusodwch fi — Excuse me (es-gi-SOD-ookh vee)
Welsh is spoken alongside English here; place names are often written in Welsh (Abereiddi).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Abereiddy. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Feb (wet, windy, most services shut) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the 404 Strumble Shuttle timetable for the current season and note the last return from Abereiddy.
- Confirm car-park charges, toilet opening dates and the refreshments van season on the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park site.
- Add a Porthgain-to-Abereiddy coast-path page with step counts, stile notes and a low-tide window.
- Add coasteering operator pages with 2026 prices, minimum ages and cancellation rules.