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Details
The beach is approximately 1 km long and accessed by a single lane track. Limited parking is available alongside the beach, which is popular for swimming, boating, fishing and watersports. The Ceredigion coastal path runs along the beach and this stretch passes interesting features including 5 historic lime kilns at the southern end of the beach. The beach is backed by agricultural land and the village of Llanrhystud which has local services including shops, a post office and a pub. The beach lies in a Special Landscape Area and is also part of an area that has been designated as Heritage Coast, recognition that this is one of the finest stretches of undeveloped coast in England and Wales.
Green Coast and Seaside Award beach. Free parking (limited). Dogs are allowed.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Address
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 5BU
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 526695 Lat: 52.30397 Long: -4.16326
Llanrhystud is on the A487 south of Aberystwyth; turn right after the garage and follow this lane to the beach.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 9 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Dogs accepted