Fairbourne Beach

Fairbourne, Gwynedd

A two mile stretch of sand backed by steep pebble banks and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park. The seaside village of Fairbourne has plenty of amenities and attractions, and there is sufficient access to the beach for those visitors with prams and wheelchairs.

Beach Type

sand & rock

Facilities

Cafe/restaurant
Shops
Toilets
Disabled access
Promenade
First aid
Lost child centre
Arcades
Leisure centre
Camp site

Activities

Windsurfing
Surfing
Canoeing
Sailing

Nature and Wildlife

Local sites of historial interest

Parking

Parking available inc disabled - charges apply

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs restricted.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Fairbourne
County: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 52.6971, -4.0585
Postcode: LL38 2DX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

The nearest town is Abermaw. A nearby railway station and bus service operates. Good roads are well signposted off the A470 and A493.

Nearest Railway Stations

Fairbourne (Less than half a mile away)
Morfa Mawddach (About a mile and a half away)
Barmouth (About a mile and a half away)
Llwyngwril (Approx. 2 miles away)
Llanaber (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

Barmouth TIC. The Old Library. Station Road. Barmouth. Gwynedd LL42 1LU Tel: + 44(0)1341 289 787 E-mail:barmouth.tic@gwynedd.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Fairbourne

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