Dinas Island
Dinas Head, Newport, UK
View on Google MapsA campsite near Dinas Cross
About Dinas Island
Dinas Island makes a practical base for exploring the Pembrokeshire coast, tucked just outside Dinas Cross with straightforward facilities and a relaxed atmosphere. Campfires are allowed, electric hook-ups are available, and dogs are welcome — useful if you're touring with the family or planning coastal walks. The site provides showers, toilets, and drinking water, though there's no WiFi, which suits those after a proper digital detour.
The location puts you within easy reach of clifftop paths and coastal villages, and the unpretentious setup means you can pitch up without fuss. It won't win awards for glamour, but for a no-frills spot that lets you get on with exploring Pembrokeshire, it does the job reliably.
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Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Co-op, Fishguard 4.3 miles
- Aldi 11.2 miles
- Tesco, Cardigan / Aberteifi 11.4 miles
- Morrisons, Haverfordwest 15.9 miles
- Lidl, Haverfordwest 16.2 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Open from 1 May to 30 September.
What visitors say
Amazing view from the coast. I really recommend using the car park in Cwm-yr-Eglwys (please, leave the money there to keep the "Trust Driver" system working) and taking the path to Pwllgwaelod Beach on the West, then going to Dinas Head and then returning through the foot path to the East. This will make a full circle with stunning views from every direction.
3 weeks ago · via Google
Dinas Head has got a lot to offer: there’s a cafe, a small beach, a harbour, an ice cream van in the summer months and, best of all, there’s a spectacular walk around the headland with amazing views out to sea. It’s a steep climb up from the car park but once you’ve got your breath back you can take in the views as you follow the path round to the other side of the “island”. There you’ll find a small harbour with people paddle-boarding, overlooked by the ruined church. It’s then a short walk back to the car park and possibly a drink in the seafront cafe.
10 months ago · via Google
Great coasts circular hike! Definitely some vertical parts but overall not too challenging. Took about 1.5 hours for the actual hiking parts, but we enjoyed sitting for about 30 minutes with an ice cream once we got to Cwm-yr-Eglwys beach (which is right before the last 2/3 mile walk back to the parking lot). Note - the last bit of the drive down to (and then back out of) the car park at Pwllgwaelod is crazy narrow!! But the car park is free (unusual in our experience).
12 months ago · via Google
After a steep climb you're welcomed to the lovely views of Dinas Head. Great views of the sea from a high vantage point. There's a lovely place to sit and enjoyed the blue sea. A worthwhile climb and then a gentle decent back to the cove and car park. Highly recommended.
6 years ago · via Google
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