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Pembrokeshire

St Davids

St Davids is Britain's smallest city in Pembrokeshire, Wales, built around a medieval cathedral and bishop's palace set in a hollow to hide them from Viking raiders. It lies within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with dramatic clifftop walks and boat trips to offshore islands.

27 beaches1 walk8 pubs & cafes
Dog-friendly St Davids

Taking your dog to St Davids

Beach access
Year-round

1 nearby beach has summer restrictions

Dog walks
1

1 with off-lead sections

Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
8

Always check ahead before travelling

Nearest vet
0.2 miles
The Oak Veterinary Group, St David's
Nearby towns
1

Closest: Newport, 20.7 miles

Beaches near St DavidsSee all 27 beaches
Beach

Whitesands

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Seasonal ban (May-Sep) · Council-verified

Beach

Caer Bwdy Bay

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Porthselau

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Walks from St DavidsSee all 1 walk
Walk · Coastal

St Davids Head Coastal Walk

St Davids, Pembrokeshire

5.5 mi · Moderate · Off-lead

St Davids Head Coastal Walk is a 5.5-mile section of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path rounding the dramatic headland with views to Ramsey Island and the Pembrokeshire islands. Dogs are welcome off-lead on the open cliff sections. The Iron Age promontory fort adds historical interest. Best suited to medium and large dogs comfortable on exposed terrain.

Pubs & cafesSee all 8 places
Cafe

MINNOW

Pembrokeshire

5.0★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Cafe

St Davids Escapes

Pembrokeshire

4.9★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Cafe

GRAIN - St Davids

Pembrokeshire

4.7★

Reported dog-friendly, check ahead

Dog-friendly stays in St Davids

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Nearby dog-friendly towns

Newport

Pembrokeshire · 20.7 miles from St Davids

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