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Scenic Places around the Mid Wales Coast
Just three miles from Aberystwyth, Gogerddan is an easy-to-find woodland with a small picnic site. The woodland is carpeted with bluebells in spring. The short walking trail is signposted from the car park.
Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3ED
Barmouth is southern Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there’s so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded.
Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1NE
This popular re-creation of a Victorian amusement has been one of the prime attractions in the area since its completion in 1985. The massive 14 inch lens makes it one of the world’s largest camera obscuras.
Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN
Mwnt is a haven for wildlife, one of the best places in Ceredigion to spot dolphins and always popular for days out on the beach.
Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1QH
Dinas Reservoir and Nantymoch Reservoir provide an excellant angling experience. Both lakes are bank fishing only. Nantymoch is fly only but on Dinas spinning and worming are also allowed.
Rheidol Visitor Centre and Power Station, Rheidol Hydro Power Station, Cwmrheidol, nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NF
Tal-y-llyn Lake is a 220 acre ribbon lake located at the foot of Cadair Idris in Southern Snowdonia, a short distance north of Machynlleth and north-east of Tywyn.
Southern Snowdonia, LL36 9A
Fairbourne Beach is a two mile stretch of sand backed by steep pebble banks and surrounded by the Snowdonia National Park.
Fairbourne, Gwynedd, LL38 2DX
A large, sandy and peaceful beach surrounded by dunes within the Snowdonia National Park.
Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2UG
Owned by the National Trust, Penbryn lies between Tresaith and Llangrannog, two other popular coves linked by the Wales Coast Path and a network of quiet wooded lanes. Dark Skies Discovery Site
Sarnau, near Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA44 6QL
The west facing beach at Tywyn is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.
Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DF
Aberdyfi Beach in Southern Snowdonia is a popular beach of perfect sand and the occasional sand dune extends for miles, from Aberdyfi all the way to Tywyn.
Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0RT
Dyffryn (Llanendwyn) is a long sandy beach backed by an extensive sand dune system between Shell Island and Dyffryn Ardudwy.
Dyffryn Ardudwy, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD
The Aberystwyth Pier at the southern end of the North Beach in the centre of the promenade was the first to open in Wales in 1865.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2AG
Constitution Hill rises dramatically from the sea, providing spectacular and uninterrupted views of Aberystwyth and Cardigan Bay. On a clear day you can see 26 mountain peaks spanning much of the length of Wales.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23
The River Rheidol rises in Plynlimon near Nant y Moch reservoir. Cwm Rheidol covers approx. 73 square miles reaching the sea at Aberystwyth. Attractions include Devil's Bridge Falls, Rheidol Railway and Hydro Electric Visitor Centre.
Cwm Rheidol | Rheidol Valley, Nr Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, UK
The beach at Llanrhystud is a narrow shingle bank at high tide, but at low tide it becomes wide and sandy.
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 5BU
The large sweep of the pebbled Tanybwlch beach is to the south of the harbour at Aberystwyth.
Ceredigion, SY23 1BJ
Known locally as Benar Beach, Tal-y-Bont Beach is a sandy beach and good for surfing. The beach forms part of the large sand system of Morfa Dyffryn which are designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest.
Tal-y-bont, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL44 2HD
