Beach Type

Sand/Shingle

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities

Activities

Swimming
Fishing
Surfing and windsurfing
Gwynedd council have jet ski zoning for the whole of Cardigan Bay
Events include the Barmouth Regatta

Nature and Wildlife

The beach is within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and adjacent to a national nature reserve. There are a variety of plants - including orchids and sharp sea rush. There are many species of birds including ringed plover and cormorants. Marin

Parking

Free car parking for 200 vehicles is available with disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

Gwynedd Council cleans the beach daily during peak season. both mechanically and manually. The beach accumulates litter and fishing debris.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach from April until September. dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Barmouth
County: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 52.7684, -4.10871
Postcode: LL43 2BF
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

The beach is just off the A496. 6 miles south of Harlech and 4 miles north of Barmouth. Access to the beach is through the car park and takes about 5 minutes.

Public Transport

Nearby villages have a limited bus service. Cambrian Coastline (train) station is at Llanenddwyn nearby.

Nearest Railway Stations

Talybont (Less than half a mile away)
Dyffryn Ardudwy (About a mile and a half away)
Llanaber (Approx. 2 miles away)
Llanbedr (Approx. 4 miles away)
Barmouth (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Barmouth Tourist Information Centre. Penllyn. The Old Library. Station Rd. Barmouth. LL42 1LU. Tel: 01341 280787

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Barmouth