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PENDINE BEACH
On 25th September 1924 the world land Speed record was broken by Malcolm Campbell in the V12 Sunbeam Bluebird at an average speed of 146.163 mph. Pendine sands is known around the world for its land speed records and it has one of the longest stretches of beach in the UK. It is actually seven miles in length. Malcolm Campbell was to break the record on three separate ocassions at Pendine sands.
Unfortunately, in 1927 J.G. Parry Thomas was killed trying to beat Campbell's new record of 175 m.p.h. The vehicle in which he made this attempt was excavated and fully restored in 1969 which can now be seen at Pendine Museum
AMROTH BEACH Amroth is situated just seven miles from Tenby and four miles from Saundersfoot. It is a small coastal village set within some breathtaking countryside and outstanding coastline.
Amroth has a long sandy beach which is popular with families and those who just want to get away from built up locations and crowds.
THE STUNNING RESORT OF TENBY
Tenby is one of Britain's most attractive holiday resorts. Surrounded by a 13th century wall. The narrow cobbled streets with a variety of good restaurants, shops, pubs, the picturesque harbour with its fishing trips, and the nearby Caldey Island.
Tenby is without doubt one of the most popular resorts in Wales. Its name in Welsh, Dynbych-y-pysgod, means 'The little fort of the fishes'. The South and North beach provide excellent bathing from beautiful sandy beaches and watersports are popular here.
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