Barbara's Guidebook
Pendine History
In the 1920s many land speed record attempts were made here in Pendine.
Malcolm Campbell was the first to try Pendine. In September 1924 in he succeeded in his Sunbeam Bluebird with a new record of 146.16 mph for the measured mile. He returned in July 1925 and with the same car set the record at 150.766 mph.
In October 1925 John Godfrey Parry Thomas came with his car Babs. The car had a 27 litre Liberty aeroplane engine under the bonnet. The weather was against him and he left frustrated. He returned with Babs in April 1926. He took the record at 168.07 mph on Tuesday 27th April. The following day after adjusting the carburettors he pushed the record to 170.624 mph for the mile.
Then it was Campbell’s turn again. He came back with his new car, the Napier Campbell Bluebird. In February 1927 he regained the record with a speed of 174.223 mph. Thomas returned with Babs. He died when Babs crashed on 3rd March 1927, while trying to get the record back.
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Pendine Sands
Malcolm Campbell was the first to try Pendine. In September 1924 in he succeeded in his Sunbeam Bluebird with a new record of 146.16 mph for the measured mile. He returned in July 1925 and with the same car set the record at 150.766 mph.
In October 1925 John Godfrey Parry Thomas came with his car Babs. The car had a 27 litre Liberty aeroplane engine under the bonnet. The weather was against him and he left frustrated. He returned with Babs in April 1926. He took the record at 168.07 mph on Tuesday 27th April. The following day after adjusting the carburettors he pushed the record to 170.624 mph for the mile.
Then it was Campbell’s turn again. He came back with his new car, the Napier Campbell Bluebird. In February 1927 he regained the record with a speed of 174.223 mph. Thomas returned with Babs. He died when Babs crashed on 3rd March 1927, while trying to get the record back.
Walking
A beautiful bay within walking distance of our house in Pendine. This forms a nice circular walk. To get there you can walk through woodland or walk along the cliff or on the sand if the tide is out and see the caves. Part of the Wales Coastal Path. We can provide you with a map.
Morfa Bychan
A beautiful bay within walking distance of our house in Pendine. This forms a nice circular walk. To get there you can walk through woodland or walk along the cliff or on the sand if the tide is out and see the caves. Part of the Wales Coastal Path. We can provide you with a map.
A nice day trip is a visit to Saundersfoot. We recommend parking at Wiseman's Bridge and walking through the mining tunnels to Saundersfoot. You can get great fish and chips there and eat them by the harbour overlooking the sea.
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Saundersfoot
A nice day trip is a visit to Saundersfoot. We recommend parking at Wiseman's Bridge and walking through the mining tunnels to Saundersfoot. You can get great fish and chips there and eat them by the harbour overlooking the sea.
A lovely coastal walk taking you from Pendine along the cliffs across the Wales Coastal path and then joining the Pembrokeshire Coast path. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you go.
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Amroth
A lovely coastal walk taking you from Pendine along the cliffs across the Wales Coastal path and then joining the Pembrokeshire Coast path. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you go.
Water Sports
Chad 'n' Olly's Beach Hut
If you enjoy watersports you can hire equipment here in Pendine.
Sightseeing
Pendine Sands
See the impressive caves at low tide.
A lovely place to visit and walk around. Nice shops, picturesque houses, and a National Trust Merchant's house to visit. Plenty of places to eat.
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Tenby
A lovely place to visit and walk around. Nice shops, picturesque houses, and a National Trust Merchant's house to visit. Plenty of places to eat.
Food Scene
Good Asian Fusion food is served here. Always a hit with our guests. Booking is recommended.
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Lotus Restaurant & Take-Away (Asian Fusion)
Good Asian Fusion food is served here. Always a hit with our guests. Booking is recommended.