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Quieter than the town's North Beach, Aberystwyth's long South Beach is sandwiched between the town's castle and the harbour breakwater.
The town, with its full range of shops and services and other attractions including the camera obscura, castle ruins and the National Library of Wales, is a short walk away. Aberystwyth is an excellent base for both coastal and inland walking.
The town is the starting point for two combined walking and cycling trails, the 34km Ystwyth Trail and the 28km Rheidol cycleway. Some sections of the former are suitable for wheelchair users. A stunning coastal walk from National Trust owned ex monastic grange at Mynachdy'r Graig runs alongside scenic Cardigan Bay giving fine views of Cardigan island and Bardsey island, the Llyn Peninsular and Snowdon to the north.
Seaside Award beach. Toilets, refreshments, parking.
Aberystwyth LIfeboat Station was established in 1861 and was the first station ever to have an inshore lifeboat. The station has received 13 awards for gallantry.
Lifeguard service provided: Daily 18 July – 6 September 2020 | Patrol times 10am-6pm
Dog restrictions apply May to end September.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Address
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 1JX
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SN 580810 Lat: 52.40933 Long: -4.08893
Entering Aberystwyth on the A487 from the south, go over the river bridge and turn first left. When you reach the seafront, left for parking.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Aberystwyth station
Facilities
Wheelchairs available
Dogs accepted