Pendine Sands

Visit Pendine Sands

Pendine Sands is a glorious seven-mile stretch of sandy beach located along the Carmarthenshire coast in Wales. The beach is famous for its flat, open sand that runs eastward from Ragwen Point.

Pendine Sands beach is split into two areas: a public section and an MOD-owned area to the east. The public area is generally open, but may close for events. The MOD section is mostly closed on weekdays, but open on weekends.

The beach gained fame during the 1920s, for the multiple land speed records that were broken here. This solidified Pendine Sands’ place in motorsport history as an iconic location for fans of speed and adrenaline.

Pendine Sands is one of the few beaches in the UK where you are allowed to drive on the sand (although there are some restrictions). The beach hosts several car races and events throughout the year.

You can swim at Pendine Sands. Known for its clean, clear water and is considered safe for swimming, especially during the summer when lifeguards are on duty. An ideal place for windsurfing and kite surfing too.

Full of natural beauty, this part of the coast is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Rugged Gilman Point, transitions to flat sands and sweeping views across Carmarthen Bay, towards Laugharne Sands. It is an ideal place for nature lovers and hikers, with easy access to the Wales Coast Path.

There are excellent facilities here too, including holiday parks that back onto the sand, and places to eat and drink, along Marsh road.

Pendines Sands is dog friendly and they have miles of beach to race around. They are only restricted in a small area by the car park, between the slipways.