Season: autumn
Little Haven and Great Haven beaches are conjoined at low tide, but they have a different ambiance. Little Haven is the strand for the well-to-do village which sits at the upper reaches of its small shingle beach. Holiday cottages and dive boats proliferate, making this an ideal location for water sports and adrenaline fuelled activities. The slipway enables the easy launching of dinghies and other craft. A small adjacent beach, accessed via a steep path, is known as “The Sheep Wash” and is a popular location for sea swimming. Other highlights are the rock pools and the wonders they contain.
A way to the sea as part of Hilary’s routine.
Early morning at Little Haven on a high tide.
We love the beach at Little Haven, due to the idyllic peacefulness of its picture postcard surroundings. There are several good quality pubs and it’s a lovely place to kick back and relax, while listening to the waves crashing against the surrounding cliffs. A short walk along the coastal path brings you to the Settlands, a wide bay, and to St Brides Haven which is a real hidden treasure, where those ‘in the know’ can sometimes be found swimming in the sea.