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Amroth
Give Amroth one full day plus a night: a flat 1.5 km (0.9 mi) seafront, a Blue Flag beach at low tide and Colby Woodland Garden a 20-min walk inland.Give Amroth one full day plus a night: a flat 0.9 mi (1.5 km) seafront, a Blue Flag beach at low tide and Colby Woodland Garden a 20-min walk inland.
Amroth is a small Pembrokeshire coast village on the A477, 18 miles southwest of Carmarthen, with a long pebble-and-sand beach, a seafront row of pubs and caravan parks behind it. It works as a one- or two-night base for the coast path and Colby Woodland Garden, or as a quieter alternative to Tenby and Saundersfoot. A car makes the surrounding beaches and towns easy; buses are limited.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Feb (many places shut, weather wet and windy)
- Airports
- CWL · BRS
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- 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
Emergency numbers for Amroth999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Amroth, 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
- SafetyAmroth is a quiet, low-crime village and safe for visitors.
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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 · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- 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.
- AirportcheckCWL Cardiff (About 2 h by car via the A48 and A477; check onward bus links.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- BeerPint of beer£4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, short local run£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£8–15 (≈ US$11–20)
- Budget bedCaravan or static holiday home (up to 4), a night, per room£90 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or B&B double room, a night, per room£100 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or B&B double room, a night, per room£160 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · 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 by car via the A48 and A477; check onward bus links.) · BRS Bristol (About 3 h by car; rail to Carmarthen or Tenby then bus or taxi.)
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
Amroth: 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)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
The village is walkable end to end in about 20 minutes. For Colby Woodland Garden, the coast path and neighbouring beaches you want a car or a taxi; the 351 bus links Amroth with Pendine, Saundersfoot and Tenby, but runs a limited timetable, so check times before relying on it.
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 30–40 min by car
Car via the A478, or the 351 bus
Walled town, harbour and beaches; a half day is enough.
Saundersfoot
goDoor to door: About 15 min by car
Car via the A478, or the 351 bus
Harbour, shops and a shorter beach; easy evening out.
Colby Woodland Garden
goDoor to door: About 20–30 min on foot
Walk inland from the seafront, or a short drive
National Trust garden and woodland walks; check opening times and entry.
Pendine
goDoor to door: About 20–25 min by car
Car along the A477 and coast road, or the 351 bus
Long flat sands; good for a windy walk.
Door to door: About 45 min
Car via the A477 and A4076
Useful for supplies and the marina; not a beach day.
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.
Amroth seafront
Pubs, beach and coast path on the doorstep; book early in summer.
Llanteg and the A477
Inland hamlets and caravan parks; cheaper, but you need a car for the beach.
Saundersfoot
More rooms, restaurants and a harbour 10–15 min away by car; use it if Amroth is full.
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
| Guesthouse or B&B double room1 × 2 nights × £100 | £200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £85 | £340 |
| 351 bus, single fare2 × £4 | £8 |
| Colby Woodland Garden entry2 × £9 | £18 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £10 | £20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £59 |
| Trip total≈ £161 per person per day, bed included | £645≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Pembrokeshire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Pint of beer | £4.50–6 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Taxi, short local run | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £8–15 (≈ US$11–20) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 351 bus is infrequent and has had timetable changes: check the current operator timetable before you plan around it.
- The beach shelves quickly and the tide covers a lot of sand: check tide times before walking the waterline.
- Coast path sections near Amroth can be muddy and slippery after rain; wear shoes with grip.
- Many cafés, pubs and caravan parks close or cut hours from November to March.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
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I'r cyfeiriad hwn, os gwelwch yn ddaTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Amroth; the nearest US consulate is in Cardiff, and most other countries have embassies in London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 351 bus, Amroth → Tenby: about £4 (≈ US$6) single, about 30–40 min
- Taxi Amroth → Saundersfoot: £10–15 (≈ US$14–20)
- Colby Woodland Garden entry: about £9 (≈ US$12) adult
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 TRYTH)
- Ga i dalu â cherdyn? — Can I pay by card? (guy ee DAL-ee ah KHER-din)
Welsh is spoken in the area but everyone in the village speaks English; use Welsh for a friendly hello.
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 Amroth. 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 (many places shut, weather wet and windy) · 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CWL and BRS: last bus and rail times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: seafront, Colby, coast path east and west.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Colby Woodland Garden, beach access points) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and weather fixtures so beach and coast path days can go green.