Looking south.
Looking south from the coast path.
A cave on the north side.
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Porthmelgan
Porthmelgan is a remote beach on St David's Head, exposing lots of sand at low tide and a large pebble foreshore. The sides of the beach are backed by rocky cliffs, sheltering the beach fairly well, and a small waterfall. A large stream cuts across the beach. The beach looks out to Ramsay island.
Access to the beach is along a short 10 minute section of the coast path from Whitesands Bay , where there is a charged car park, toilets and a cafe (seasonal).
Porthmelgan is a good alternative to Whitesands bay for more mobile families who want to escape the crowd.
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Car Park |
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Public Toilets |
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Food available (May be seasonal) |
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Ice creams available (May be seasonal) |
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Local shop(s) |
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Disabled toilet access |
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Beach is accessed with a footpath |
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Southwest facing |