FRESHWATER WEST
Landowner
The National Trust, The Angle Estate and The Ministry of Defence.
Facilities
- Car Parks at north and south end of beach.
- Emergency Telephones (on side of toilet block)
- Snack Bar selling hot and cold drinks and
food, situated in the car park at the south end of the beach.
- Public Toilets.
- Emergency Telephone.
- Narrow Ramp to beach.
Description
The site lies within Castlemartin Cliffs and Dunes Site of Special
Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Broomhill Burrows SSSI. As well
as part of the site (to the south) lying in a Special Protection
Area and Candidate Special Area of Conservation. Features which
are particularly important and that visitors should be aware of
are the strand line beetle Nebria complanata found amongst the
debris on Frainslake Beach. Ringed Plover nest on the ground around
Frainslake. In the dunes there are scarce lichens, beetles, lies
and moths. Lapwings breed in the dune slacks and reptiles such
as adder, grass snake, lizard and slow worm can be found.
This is the largest area of sand dunes in Pembrokeshire with the
most extensive and most diverse dune slack vegetation. Many other
areas have been lost through erosion, sand quarrying and car parking.
Wild flowers grow abundantly during spring and early summer.
There are also geological reasons for the designation as an SSSI,
the area has good examples of faults, joints, shears and kinks
which can clearly be seen in the old red sandstone.
The seaweed hut at the south end of the beach has recently been
renovated. An information board can be found inside.
Important Information
MOD Information
The land lies adjacent to a MOD live firing range, red flags and
signs show the start of the range which also extends into the
sea. This area is dangerous, it contains live material and should
not be entered unless under agreement with the MOD. This includes
Frainslake Beach.
Other Information
Much of the sand dune area and area inland is owned by the National
Trust, their byelaws apply to these areas. Groups wishing to take
part in activities on their land should contact the National Trust
first.
Please respect the area the dunes are sensitive to trampling,
keep to paths, do not light fires or camp in the dunes. Trampling
of areas where wild flowers grow should be avoided and the plants
and flowers should never be removed. The dunes should never be
used for sliding.
There is exposed barbed wire in the dunes, visitors should keep
to the paths.
Visitors should be aware of steep cliffs along which the coast
path runs to the west.
There is no public exit of the coast path for 6 km west.
Visitors using the tidal zone must familiarise themselves with
its movements for the day. The site has dangerous currents and
tides and is not suitable for bathing.
Surfers and sea-canoeists must be aware of other water users.
They should also be aware that the coast lies within the Sea Danger
Area for Castlemartin Camp.
Dogs should be kept under control so as not to cause disturbance
to other people, wildlife or livestock.
Camping is not permitted in the area.
Cycling is not permitted other than on roads or bridleways.
Parking should only be in designated car parks not on roadside
verges or in the dunes.
There are no facilities for boat launching, vehicles are not allowed
on the beach or in the dunes.
The beach is cleaned by Pembrokeshire County Council.
Useful Contact Numbers
- The National Trust – 01646 661359
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park –
0845 345 7275
- Milford Haven Coast Guard – 01646 690909
- Countryside Council for Wales - 01646 636736
- Castlemartin Camp - During Firing (Tower)
- 01646 662336, Day Light hours (Range Office) - 01646 662287,
Out of Hours (Guard Room) - 01646 662280
- Pembrokeshire County Council - 01437 764551
EMERGENCY TELEPHONES IN THE SOUTH CAR PARK (ON TOILET BLOCK)
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