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Monk Haven Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Woodland, Cliffs

Walking, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Year round

Photo: Chris Gunns via Geograph.org.uk

Monk Haven Beach is a small, secluded pebble cove at the mouth of a wooded valley on the north shore of the Milford Haven waterway in Pembrokeshire, near St Ishmael's. A short path from a car park by the church leads down to the shore, where a long stone sea wall runs above the high-water line. A li...

10

Parking nearby

1

Food Spots nearby

3

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

7 day, 3 overnight

Wavecrest Café​

FSC Dale Fort Hostel, Mill Haven Place Glamping, Mill Haven Place Glamping Yurt

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Monk Haven Beach?
Pembrokeshire's dramatic southern coastline conceals this secluded cove near Milford Haven. Walkers find the spot by following a wooded valley footpath down to the shoreline.

What type of place is Monk Haven Beach?
Monk Haven Beach is a secluded sand and pebble bay in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.

When is the best time to visit Monk Haven Beach?
Any season works well since the surrounding cliffs protect the bay from harsh Atlantic gales year round. Arriving at low tide ensures you get to see the secret sandy pockets below the rocks.

What can you do at Monk Haven Beach?
People regularly enjoy coastal walking along the headlands and exploring the unique red sandstone cliffs. Photography enthusiasts love capturing the nineteenth-century castellated wall and Gothic gateway framing the woodland edge.

How long should I spend at Monk Haven Beach?
Allocating a couple of hours gives ample time to stroll through the old wooded valley and examine the historic monastic boundary stones. A longer stay suits anyone wanting to combine the beach visit with a proper hike along the national coast path.

Where do I park at Monk Haven Beach?
Vehicles can use the ten available spaces nearby, which include seven day and three overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Monk Haven Beach?
Wavecrest Café provides one place to get a meal in the area. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I stay near Monk Haven Beach?
FSC Dale Fort Hostel, Mill Haven Place Glamping, and Mill Haven Place Glamping Yurt offer three places to stay nearby. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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