The environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy gathered over 400 people at the iconic Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire on Saturday, to take part in one of Wales' biggest beach cleans and to attempt to break the Guinness world record for the most sand angels made simultaneously.

The current record stands at 292 and was set in the USA in 2014, and with Keep Wales Tidy needing over 300 participants to break the record, they have their fingers crossed as they await confirmation from Guinness on the success of the attempt, which could take up to eight weeks to approve.

The world record attempt was organised to celebrate Keep Wales Tidy's coastal work and Coast Care project, which enables and supports communities to maintain and protect the Welsh coastline by arranging beach cleans and by providing expert advice, safe equipment, protective clothing and insurance to anyone who wants to be involved.

The event follows the charity's annual Clean Coast Week campaign, which saw hundreds of volunteers across Wales take part in a week of action to help keep the Welsh coastline spick and span in the lead up to the tourist season.

The event was attended by the National Trust and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, with many local businesses pledging their support, including FBM Holidays, Skycam Wales, Pure Tech Sound Systems, Hains and Lewis Solicitors and The Pembrokeshire Beach Food Company, who created a one-off 'Guardian Angel Ice Cream Sundae' for the event, with proceeds donated to Keep Wales Tidy coast care work.

Youth groups, Scouts, Guides, families and people from all over the UK, joined Keep Wales Tidy to protect Wales' beautiful coastline and enjoy a unique day on a beach.

Lesley Jones, chief executive for Keep Wales Tidy, said: "The support people have shown for our work by coming along and helping us attempt to break a world record is phenomenal. We're so lucky that here in Wales, we have some of the best beaches in the world and it's really important that everyone recognises the value and importance of keeping our coastline clean and safe all year round.

"I'd like to thank everyone who came along to help us litter pick at Freshwater West as well as helping us attempt to break a world record! Fingers crossed we've been successful in attempting a Wales first which will help put the Welsh coast on the world map."