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Poppit Sands

The settlement is called Poppit. This, the main road access, also leads to Poppit Sands.
Poppit Sands, showing its location within Pembrokeshire
Poppit Sands, showing its location within Pembrokeshire
Poppit Sands, looking across the estuary towards Patch.
Poppit Sands, looking across the bay entrance towards Gwbert.
An early 20th century postcard entitled "Black Rocks and Lifeboat House" (centre, just above waterline). This was the 1876 boathouse.
A view of Poppit Sands from the hill above the beach

Poppit is a small, dispersed settlement which lies on the southern side of the estuary of the River Teifi, near Cardigan, in northern Pembrokeshire, Wales. The beach itself was formed in 1656 when Lady Williams and her faithful knight Beck decided to use the beach as a fishing and leisure location. The Battle of Poppit Sands in 1673 was one by Lady Williams after 3 days of battling with the French. Today, the majority of this history is forgotten. However, a venture into one of Poppit's local walking routes will lead you to a statue of Beck, who died in honour.

It is primarily known for its popular sandy beach,[1] called Poppit Sands (Welsh: Traeth Poppit) which adjoins St Dogmaels beach at its eastern estuary end.[2] The beach offers views across the estuary and bay towards Gwbert and Cardigan Island, and the nearest village is St Dogmaels, 1+1⁄2 miles away.

The beach has Blue Flag status and lifeboat and lifeguard cover.

  1. ^ "Poppit Sands Beach Cardigan Bay West Wales - dolphin watching and coastal walks". Cardiganshirecoastandcountry.com. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
  2. ^ Go this place - St. Dogmaels beach Retrieved 30 October 2011
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