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Beaches in Mid Wales | Cardigan Bay and the Ceredigion Coast

Beaches Along the Mid Wales Coast

The Mid Wales coastline runs along Cardigan Bay, from Barmouth in the north to Cardigan in the south. In between, there are long sandy beaches backed by dunes, quiet coves beneath the coast path, and seaside towns where the beach is the main attraction.

Best Beaches for Families

Barmouth has a long sandy beach with easy access from the town, lifeguards in summer and the famous railway bridge at one end. Aberdovey has a sheltered beach on the Dyfi estuary, good for younger children. Borth stretches for three miles, with a prehistoric submerged forest visible at low tide that fascinates children and adults alike. Tywyn has a wide sandy beach that rarely feels crowded.

Quiet Beaches and Hidden Coves

Penbryn, south of New Quay, is reached by a steep path through woods. It stays quiet even in high summer. Mwnt, near Cardigan, is a small sandy bay beneath a tiny church on the clifftop, one of the most photographed beaches in Wales. Llangrannog has a village beach backed by cliffs and a second beach, Cilborth, reached by the coast path.

Can I Take My Dog to the Beach?

Many Mid Wales beaches allow dogs year-round or have seasonal restrictions only during the main summer months. Borth, Tywyn and most of the smaller coves along the Ceredigion coast are dog friendly. Check local signs for specific restrictions May to September.

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Woodlands Devil's Bridge | Glamping

Address

Devils Bridge, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3JW

Telephone
01970 890233

enquiries@woodlandsdevilsbridge.co.uk

Aberystwyth

The Woodlands is a well established, family run caravan park set amidst some of the most beautiful scenery Mid Wales has to offer. It is situated in Devils Bridge, a small village nestling at the top of the Rheidol Valley.

Price
Price £45.00 to £60.00 per unit per night
Llety Parc | Aberystwyth Park Kitchen

Address

Ffordd Parc y Llyn, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3TL

Telephone
01970 636333

reception@aberpark.com

Aberystwyth

Eat & drink with family & friends whatever time of day. Open daily from 7 am – 9 pm; Park Kitchen, our Aberystwyth restaurant offers traditional breakfasts, lunches and evening meals to residents and non-residents. The restaurant is on-site within…
Llangorse Multi Activity Centre | Campsite

Address

The Gilfach, Llangorse, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7UH

Telephone
01874 658272

adventures@llangorse.com

Brecon

The on-site camping area at Llangorse Multi Activity Centre in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National is in an informal location with stunning views overlooking Llangorse Lake.

Price
Price £9.50 to £13.00 per person per night
Y Talbot | Stay

Address

Y Talbot, The Square, Tregaron, Ceredigion, SY25 6JL

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

Y Talbot is an historic and characterful Inn that offers excellent food and drink, comfortable bedrooms and a warm welcome.
Croeso i bawb!

Price
Price £60.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast to £130.00 per room per night
Gifts of Wales

Address

5-6 Church Street, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 7DL

Telephone
01938 578854

info@giftsofwales.co.uk

Welshpool

Located in the heart of Welshpool, Gifts of Wales is a proudly Welsh, independant shop celebrating the very best of Wales. From our welcoming high street store to our convenient online shop, we offer a carefully curated range of high-quality gifts,…
The Judge's Lodging

Address

Broad Street, Presteigne, Powys, LD8 2AD

Telephone
01544 260650

info@judgeslodging.org.uk

Presteigne

Explore the fascinating world of the Victorian Judges, their servants and felonious guests at this award-winning Historic House.
West Wales Holiday Cottages

Address

Mid & West Wales, Cardigan, SA43 2DZ, SA43 2DZ

Telephone
01239 810033

admin@westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk

Cardigan

West Wales Holiday Cottages advertises over 700 holiday homes in West Wales, from cosy cottages for 2 to large houses for 17. We also have over 450 dog-friendly cottages, so your four-legged friend doesn’t have to miss out.
Dinas Caravan Park

Address

Dinas, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PH

Telephone
01341 241585

hideawayinthehills@outlook.com

Llanbedr

Dinas Caravan Park is a small, quiet park with 8 static caravans for hire. Located in Southern Snowdonia between Harlech and Barmouth on the Ardudwy Way long distance path in the Rhinog foothills. 3 miles from sandy beaches and castle.

Price
Price £42.42 to £80.00 per unit per night
Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

Address

The Station Building, Porthmadog, Gwynedd, LL49 9DY

Telephone
01766 513402

info@whr.co.uk

Porthmadog

The WHHR is a small, friendly railway where the train ride is just part of the experience. Free guided tours at the heritage centre. Vintage train.
National Wool Museum

Address

National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, Near Newcastle Emlyn, Llandysul, SA44 5UP

Telephone
0300 111 2 333

wool@museumwales.ac.uk

Near Newcastle Emlyn

Discover the spellbinding story of the Welsh woollen industry - Located in the historic former Cambrian Mills, shirts and shawls, blankets and bedcovers, woollen stockings and socks were all made here, and sold in the surrounding countryside - and…
Wales Cottage Holidays

Address

Bear Lanes, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2QZ

Telephone
0333 015 1308

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

Newtown

A stunning collection of holiday cottages in Mid Wales - Wales Cottage Holidays offer a variety of quality, handpicked accommodation right across Wales so you can find your perfect Welsh escape. Whether you crave the mountains of North Wales, the…
Plas Dinas Country House

Address

Bontnewydd, CAERNARFON, Gwynedd, LL54 7YF

Telephone
01286 830214

res@plasdinas.co.uk

CAERNARFON

The ancestral home of the Armstrong-Jones family where Lord Snowdon and HRH Princess Margaret once lived, this historic country house is set in 15 acres with beautiful scenery. Eleven individually designed rooms provide luxury accommodation.

Price
Price £169.00 to £369.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Plas Dolau | Y Gelli

Address

Lovesgrove, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3HP

Telephone
01970 617834

pat@plasdolau.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Luxury Scandinavian guesthouse in a quiet corner of the Plas Dolau County Estate near the river Rheidol. Gardens and woodland with abundant wildlife. A warm welcome with full central heating and meals by arrangement.

Price
Price £11.79 per person per night to £72.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Green Meadow Holiday Home Park

Address

Clarach Bay, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3DT

Telephone
01970 820450

info@greenmeadowholidayhomepark.co.uk

Aberystwyth

Green Meadow is situated in a sunny, elevated position, giving panoramic views of Cardigan Bay and the ever-changing sea.
Usk & Railway Inn

Address

Sennybridge, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8RS

Telephone
01874 636101

hello@uskandrailwayinn.com

Brecon

Convieniently positioned at the centre of Sennybridge Village, within the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park, the fully refurbished Usk & Railway Inn is the ideal base for all there is to do and see.
Maes Carafannau Trefeddian Uchaf

Address

Trefeddian Uchaf, Aberdyfi, Gwynedd, LL35 0SF

Telephone
07814 949032

rhiantrefeddian@yahoo.co.uk

Aberdyfi

2 caravans on Welsh speaking family farm within walking distance of Aberdyfi village, the 4 miles of beautiful sandy beach and Aberdyfi's wonderful 18 hole golf course. Wales Coastal path goes through the farm.
Aber Cottage Guesthouse

Address

Smithfield Street, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 1DE

Telephone
07976 518687

bwthynyraber@gmail.com

Dolgellau

Aber Cottage is a 250 year old listed building situated in the picturesque market town of Dolgellau, in the heart of Wales' beautiful Snowdonia National Park. The guest house offers quality en-suite accommodation with private parking.

Price
Price £90.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Centre For Alternative Technology | Group Visits

Address

Centre for Alternative Technology, Llwyngwern Quarry, Pantperthog, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9AZ

Telephone
01654 705950

visit@cat.org.uk

Pantperthog, Machynlleth

The Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) is a world-renowned eco centre in Mid Wales that researches and supports greener ways of living.

Price
Price £3.50 per child to £8.50 per adult
Neuadd Arms Hotel

Address

The Square, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4RB

Telephone
01591 610236

Lindsay@neuaddarmshotel.co.uk

Llanwrtyd Wells

Situated at the heart of Britain's smallest town, between the Cambrian Mountains and the Brecon Beacons, The Neuadd Arms Hotel has stood in the centre of Llanwrtyd Wells for over 145 years.
Ffynnonwen

Address

Plwmp, Llandysul, Ceredigion, SA44 6EY

Telephone
07904258814

info@ffynnonwen.com

Llandysul

Reconnect with nature in the heart of rural Wales at Ffynnonwen (pronounced Furnon Wen), 3 miles from Llangrannog beach. Off-grid camping & glamping, low-impact living and wild beauty. Dogs welcome.

Price
Price £22.00 to £80.00 per unit per night