Borth Beach

Because of its shallow waters Borth beach is well suited to families with young children and is also a popular location for swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing and windsurfing and for walking the dog out of season. The small town has a good range of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and local services as well as a slipway for launching small boats and a cafe close by. The legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod is related to an ancient submerged forest which is visible at certain times of the year at low tide along the stretch of shore. Pine, Oak, Birch and Willow stumps can be seen when the tide retreats up to 150 yards.

To its north and east Borth is surrounded by protected sites; a massive peat bog - Cors Goch Fochno - and the magnificent sand dune system of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve at Ynyslas. Here you will find a seasonal Information Centre operated by Natural Resources Wales where the significance of the nature reserve is explained. A popular base for walkers, Borth marks the northern end of the Ceredigion Coast Path and is also the western end of one of Ceredigion's other linear paths climbing high into the Cambrian Mountains and linking to the Forestry Commission Wales Visitor and Red Kite Feeding Centre at Nant Yr Arian, Devil's Bridge, Cwm Ystwyth and the historic Hafod and Pontrhydygroes before proceeding to Pontrhydfendigaid. This route forms a grand circle returning via the Ystwyth Trail, a combined footpath and cycle route, towards Aberystwyth.

Blue Flag and Seaside Award beach. Toilets, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shops, parking. Lifeguard service provided 10:00 - 18:00 25 May to 2 June & 15 June to 1 September 2019. Dog restrictions apply May to end September.