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Barmouth |
A picturesque seaside resort. Backed by
mountains and an old town. Was once a busy slate port on the Mawwdach
Estuary. Large sandy beach, even when the tide is in.
Traditional seaside pastimes fun-fair, donkey rides, swing boats, fish and
chips, bucket and spade shops and a road train along the promenade (subject
to season). Blue Flag beach.
2007
Seaside Award - See details of water quality |
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Black Rock Sands |
Very large drive-on, sandy beach (fee payable for
parking in season). Be aware
of incoming tide - lots of gullies and fast moving currents. Good
beach for body boarding. Views across to Harlech and beyond. Facilities are
limited. Take the turning by Woolworths in Porthmadog and follow road.
After the golf club take a left turn down to the beach. |
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Criccieth |
Pebbled to west of castle and sandy to the east.
Small, quiet seaside town. Several cafes and restaurants.
Lifeboat station. Blue Flag beach
2007 Seaside Award - See details of water quality - Criccieth
West Criccieth |
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Dyffryn Ardudwy |
On the coast between Barmouth and Harlech.
Backed by caravan and camping parks which offer some facilities. Can
be busy during the summer months.
Part of this beach has been designated
for use by
naturists. |
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Fairbourne |
Across the Mawwddach Estuary from Barmouth.
Much quieter than Barmouth. Sandy beach when tide is out. Blue
Flag beach.
2007
Seaside Award - See details of water quality |
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Harlech |
Gently sloping, sandy beach.
Offers safe, sheltered bathing. Backed by sand-dunes which form part
of a National Nature Reserved. Accessed on foot across Royal St
David's golf course and sand dunes Car park and toilets but few other
facilities. 2007
Seaside Award - See details of water quality |
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Llandanwg |
Gently sloping sandy, beach
with rock pools to explore. Backed by sand-dunes. Accessed by
short walk across sand dunes. Also visit St Tanwg's Church, nestling
in the dunes. Founded in the early 5th Century services are still held
there. Car park, toilets, cafe.
2007 Seaside Award - See details of water quality |
| Pen Llyn a'r
Sarnau |
The area of coast from the
Llyn peninsula down to just north of Aberystwyth has been designated a
Special Area of Conservation. This is due to the variety of underwater
landscapes and the abundance of sea life, including basking sharks, dolphins
and porpoises.
Download a leaflet about the area and what to look out for. |
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Shell Island |
Miles of flat, sandy beaches
and sand dunes. Access via causeway which is underwater at high tide.
Fee payable for vehicles to enter Island. Shells, rock pools and
harbour. Possible to walk across at low tide. Take turning in
the centre of Llanbedr. |
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Talybont |
On the coast between
Barmouth and Harlech. Backed by caravan and camping parks which offer
some facilities. Can be busy during the summer months. |
