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Poppit Sands

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1863: 894: 43: 1899: 770: 762: 1875: 1911: 1887: 35: 51: 27: 912:. This station was taken over by the RNLI the following year. In 1876 a replacement boathouse with slipway was built, the remains of which can be seen down the estuary at Black Rocks, but this was abandoned in 1932, leaving the nearest other stations at Fishguard and Aberystwyth. The subsequent popularity of this area, with increased leisure incidents and accidents, led to the decision to construct a station on the present site. 85:. The beach itself was formed in 1656 when Lady Williams and her faithful knight Beck decided to use the beach as a fishing and leisure location. The Battle of Poppit Sands in 1673 was one by Lady Williams after 3 days of battling with the French. Today, the majority of this history is forgotten. However, a venture into one of Poppit's local walking routes will lead you to a statue of Beck, who died in honour. 1041:"Among the particulars for grants, dated March 1537, is the preliminary account of the Manor and property of the Abbey of St. Dogmaels .... . These deeds should be specially interesting to the present inhabitants of St Dogmaels, owing to the family names, which are still mostly the same, and also the place names of various portions of land, lately belonging to the Abbey. Among these, 59: 19: 232:); at Poppit Sands these beds are up to a metre or two thick. Deposited as muds and sands on the ocean floor, they were subsequently squeezed and folded by major earth movements, which changed the mudstones into slates. Excellent examples of these folded rocks can be seen at the western end of Poppit Sands. 978:
Despite the wealth of travel literature and gazetteers which prevailed in the 19th century, and which include information on nearby Cardigan, the growing resort of Gwbert (across the estuary), and the Abbey at St. Dogmaels, they fail to record any beach here, and it seems it did not become known as a
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Typically, less than 3 days of the year will reach 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) or above, the warmest of which should rise to 26.8 °C (80.2 °F) - The highest temperature recorded was 32.7 °C (90.9 °F), during July 2006. On average 18.3 nights will report air frost and the coldest
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in the sea off the Poppit coast. Some 280 yards (260 m) long, and comprising a wall 3 feet (0.91 m) wide, it now lies totally submerged (under some 12 feet (3.7 m) of water), even at low tide. Estimated to be some 1,000 years old, in those days it would have appeared at low tide,
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Backed by low dunes, the top of the beach comprises about 80m of dry, very loose sand, making it very popular with families. Lower down it is hard-packed. The beach slopes gently, and therefore the sea is shallow for quite a long way out. Even at high tide there is plenty of soft sand exposed.
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In 1987 a new boathouse, built for the new C class lifeboat, was officially opened. Then in 1998 a new double boathouse was completed for a B class and D class lifeboats, for launching vehicles, and it also provided improved crew facilities. Consequently, the station today houses two inshore
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Further research into the fish-trap, the rocks of which are now covered in worms, algae and sea anemones, and only protrude by some 12 inches (300 mm) above the sea-bed, is currently being undertaken by Pembrokeshire College and the Dyfed Archaeological Trust.
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The beach is dog-friendly. Although some restrictions apply in the summer months, there is nevertheless a large area set aside for dog-walkers. The beach and the estuary flats are popular with dog-walkers all year round.
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maps. The increase in small properties in the area from the 1970s onwards has led to the designation of "Poppit" as an area and settlement in its own right, although this name is still not in fact used on O.S. maps.
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The cafe and shop, located by the car park, has also been recently refurbished, and additionally sells beach items like beach balls, inflatables, buckets and spades, and a limited range of body boards and wetsuits.
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at Poppit Sands was opened in 1971. The original Cardigan lifeboat station was built in 1849 (on the south side of the River Teifi below Penrhyn Castle) after the loss of the crew from the brig
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acting as a shallow rock pool, trapping fish behind the walls as the tide flowed out. At that time the sea level was lower and the entrance to the Teifi Estuary was nearer the Poppit side.
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The station is open to the public on Wednesdays (18:00-20:00) and Sundays (10:00-12:00), and also houses an RNLI shop, open throughout the year, volunteers permitting.
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finalist places (in 2008, 2009 and 2010). The work has been exhibited in the UK, Hong Kong, Copenhagen and New York, and has also been published in a book entitled
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present, and a general tightening of criteria, it lost this status in 2013. It regained its Blue Flag status in 2016 and retained it in 2017 and 2018. It is also a
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spent a considerable amount of time between 2007 and 2012 photographing Poppit Sands beach, from above and at dusk. His work won numerous awards, including three
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in this part of Cardigan Bay. Occasional boat trips around the bay, with wildlife spotting their main aim, leave from Poppit Sands during the summer months.
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On the eastern side of the dunes, erosion has formed sand cliffs over 4 metres (13 feet) high. New dunes are now building up close to the access boardwalk.
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Lifeguards patrol the beach from late June to early September, from 10.00 - 6.00 each day, and bathing is safe within the patrolled area, marked by flags.
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night of the year should fall to −4.5 °C (23.9 °F). The lowest recorded temperature was −9.9 °C (14.2 °F), during January 1963.
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An early 20th century postcard entitled "Black Rocks and Lifeboat House" (centre, just above waterline). This was the 1876 boathouse.
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run the river from March to October (an Environment Agency rod licence is necessary if trying for sea trout on the incoming tide).
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The nearest pub/hotel is the Webley Hotel, located on the road between Poppit Sands car park and the village of St. Dogmaels.
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There is a Poppit Sands Surf Lifesaving Club. In June 2011 it was announced that the club had been awarded £35,980 from the
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Water users are advised not to swim in the estuary to the south due to fast currents, but rather to stay at the main beach.
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Climate data for Aberporth Weather Station (6.5 Miles ENE of Poppit Sands) at 133m asl, 1971-2000, Extremes 1960-present
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Poppit Sands gives its name to "The Poppit Rocket", a local bus service which largely follows the coast between
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The name "Poppit", however, can be traced back to the 16th century, and is found in documents relating to the
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Camping is no longer available at Poppit Sands. However 500m up from the youth hostel is Alltycoed Campsite
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At the north-western end of the beach there are rock pools which support a myriad of sea-life.
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A detailed daily weather forecast for the area, including sea temperature, can be found here.
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in one of the Abbey grants ; the sands also on the same side of the river are called the
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The dunes at Poppit Sands are important for wildlife, especially unusual plants such as the
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Archaeologists studying aerial photographs of the coast have discovered a large V-shaped
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The settlement is called Poppit. This, the main road access, also leads to Poppit Sands.
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is a small, dispersed settlement which lies on the southern side of the estuary of the
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The main beach is accessed from a boardwalk, and is suitable for disabled access.
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Rainfall averages around 870mm a year, with at least 1mm falling on 143.5 days.
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is named, but not until the 1930s did the name "Poppit Sands" first appear on
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status, but following a wet year, which resulted in more naturally occurring
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When the tide is fully out, the flats at the far south-eastern end (known as
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Annotated Bibliography of Quaternary Shorelines: Second Supplement 1970-1973
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Ancient fish trap discovery in the Teifi Estuary (From Tivyside Advertiser)
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Website of photographer Michael Jackson showing his 'Poppit Sands' project
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The earliest published reference to the name "Poppit" appears to be in
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www.geograph.co.uk : Photos of Poppit Sands and surrounding area
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containing by estimation fifteen acres adjacent to the seashore."
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Looking down onto Poppit Sands - the RNLI station is on the right
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A view of Cardigan Island from Cemaes Head, above Poppit Sands
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Poppit Sands, looking across the bay entrance towards Gwbert.
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It is primarily known for its popular sandy beach, called
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BBC NEWS | Technology | Ancient fish trap found off coast
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with cool summers and mild winters. The nearest official
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Poppit Sands, looking across the estuary towards Patch.
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Poppit Sands, showing its location within Pembrokeshire
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containing 15 acres adjacent to the seashore - 6s.8d."
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by W. Pickering, 1902, where there is a reference to
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In the summer months it is often possible to observe
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A view of Poppit Sands from the hill above the beach
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St. Dogmaels website - Poppit Sands Cafe & Shop
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Western Telegraph - Lifesaving CLub awarded £36,000
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Pritchard, 1907, it states : 797:For fishermen the beach offers good catches of 1506:'Poppit Sands' by photographer Michael Jackson 1683:"Welcome cardiganlifeboat.org - Justhost.com" 927:Poppit Sands lies at the northern end of the 765:Looking towards the northern end of the beach 270:for which online records are available is at 8: 1016:A later Patent Roll of 1544 records : 964:, and has views over the estuary and bay. 284: 1518:Michael Jackson - Poppit Sands Moonscapes 916:lifeboats, which operate from the beach. 247:platform just above the high-water mark. 133:status and lifeboat and lifeguard cover. 979:resort until later in the 20th century. 1858: 1254:Glaciation and the west Wales landscape 1124: 960:, a former inn, is up the lane towards 1824:Tide Times for Poppit Sands (Cardigan) 1365:">1971-2000 average coldest night" 1238:Geology and Landscape of Cardigan Bay 1000:. A document of 1537 records : 953:, and which calls at the beach here. 7: 1809:Forces of Nature site - Poppit Sands 1297:">1971-2000 average >25c days" 813:can be caught near the river mouth. 1482:SurfGuru Poppit Sands Surf Forecast 1318:">1971-2000 average warmest day" 1034:"The History of St. Dogmaels Abbey" 1868:The rocky western end of the beach 1178:Pembrokeshire Coast National Trail 1154:Go this place - St. Dogmaels beach 1135:. 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Index


Poppit Sands, showing its location within Pembrokeshire




River Teifi
Cardigan
Pembrokeshire
Wales
Welsh
Gwbert
Cardigan Island
St Dogmaels
Blue Flag
bee orchid
willow
reed bed
bottlenose dolphins
porpoises
Atlantic grey seals
fish trap
mudstone
sandstone
turbidites
Eemian
interglacial period
raised beach
British Isles
maritime climate

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