A sheltered cove that is a wonderful spot for photography with dramatic sunset reflections. Also a great spot to launch a kayak.
Nolton Haven is a small, fairly sheltered cove, facing south-west. It’s made up of sand and shingle with rock pools and cliffs on either side.
Like Little Haven, this was an export point for coal in the past, and the flat grassy terrace above the beach was the coal storage yard.
Facilities
Public toilets located in the car park. No disabled facilities or baby changing facilities available. Visit the Pembrokeshire County Council website for toilet opening dates and times.
There is a pub, telephone and slipway allowing launching and easy access. There is self-catering accommodation in the area. Please help keep Nolton beautiful and use the facilities provided.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are allowed all year round. There is a responsibility for dog owners to clean up after their dogs on the whole of this site.
Easy Access?
Access to the beach is via a slipway which allows easy access.
Getting there
You can get to Nolton by bike, with the Celtic Trail passing right by the beach. Visit the Sustrans website for more information on the Celtic Trail.
The Puffin Shuttle Coastal Bus stops at Nolton Haven. Visit the Pembrokeshire County Council website to see bus timetables.
The beach is part of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail. Visit the Coast Path section of this website to find out more.
By car, the narrow coast road from Broad Haven to Newgale runs past the beach, and there’s a National Park Authority car park on the opposite side of the road (seasonal charges apply – view our parking page for details). There’s also a minor road to Nolton Haven which branches off the B4341 at Portfield Gate, near Haverfordwest.
Safety advice
- There are seasonal Lifeguards at this beach. Please visit the RNLI website for the information on dates.
- The currents can be unpredictable, especially at low tide.
- Wherever possible, always swim at a lifeguarded beach.
- Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found at the entrance to the beach.
- These will help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming.
- When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards.
- Never swim alone. If you get in trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help. If you see someone in difficulty, never attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard or, if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
Byelaws
- Pembrokeshire County Council Bathing Water Byelaws apply to the whole area off this beach. These include a speed limit.
- Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority byelaws apply to the whole of the foreshore on this beach. Visit our byelaws page to find out more.
