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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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Nant y Walch Barn | Wedding Venue

Address

Nant y Walch Barn, Abergwesyn Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys, LD5 4TN

Telephone
01591 610849

gyles@nantywalchbarn.co.uk

Llanwrtyd Wells

Nant y Walch Barn near Llanwrtyd Wells provides provide an ideal space for up to 100 guests, and a marquee can be erected in the enclosed courtyard if additional space is needed.
Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre

Address

14 High Street, Builth Wells, Powys, LD2 3DN

Telephone
07544095091

Builth Wells

Builth Wells and District Heritage Society has been in existence for almost 40 years and is delighted to be opening Builth Wells Tourist Information and Heritage Centre.
Llanfair Slate Caverns

Address

Cae-Cethin, Llanfair, HARLECH, Gwynedd, LL46 2SA

Telephone
01766 780247

childrensfarm2@tiscali.co.uk

HARLECH

Llanfair Slate Caverns, one mile south of Harlech in Gwynedd, offers a self-guided walk through man-made slate caverns deep underground. Suitable for all ages and welcoming well-behaved dogs, with free parking, plus an on-site café and gift shop. No…
Corris Caverns | Corris Mine Explorers

Address

Corris Caverns, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

info@corrismineexplorers.co.uk

Corris

Best Experience in Mid Wales (Mid Wales Tourism Awards) and awarded a Trip Advisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025.
Explore the abandoned workings of an old Welsh slate mine with some of the best Mine Guides in Britain. Follow in the footsteps of…
Corris Caverns | King Arthurs Labyrinth Waterfall

Address

King Arthurs Labyrinth, Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761584

reception@ccl.wales

Corris

Sail underground, through the magical veil of a waterfall, and pass into a mythical world filled with dragons, giants, fierce battles and the legendary King Arthur.
Bryn Melyn Apartments

Address

Bryn Melyn, Panorama Road, Barmouth, Gwynedd, LL42 1DQ

Telephone
01341 280556

info@brynmelyn.co.uk

Barmouth

The location of Bryn Melyn is truly breathtaking, as it sits atop a hillside overlooking Barmouth on the Southern Snowdonia coast, with views of the Mawddach Estuary, Cadair Idris, and the sea. Despite its peaceful setting, it is only a short…

Price
Price £300.00 to £750.00 per unit per week
Y Consti Restaurant

Address

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway, Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 2DN

Telephone
01970 617642

manager@aberystwythcliffrailway.co.uk

Aberystwyth

With a team of experienced waiting staff and respected chefs, Y Consti has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence.
Cae Du Campsite

Address

Rhoslefain, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9ND

Telephone
01654 711234

caedufarmholidays@gmail.com

Tywyn

The Campsite has panoramic sea views of Ynys Enlli and the Llyn Peninsula and the Self Catering accommodation overlooks the Dysynni Valley with coastal views as far as Pembrokeshire on a clear day.

Price
Price £15.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Great Little Trains of Wales | Discount Card

Address

Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9EY

gr8littletrains@gmail.com

Tywyn

Discover Great Little Trains of Wales: Buy a 20% off Discount Card and get 20% off one adult full round-trip fare on twelve steam railways located in stunning scenery across Wales.
Teithiau Cerdded | DYFI Walking Tours

Address

Southern Snowdonia & Dyfi Valley, Gwynedd, SY20 9TG

Telephone
01650 531237

robertarfonhughes@gmail.com

Dyfi Walking Tours in southern Snowdonia takes visitors to iconic buildings, historical settings, marvellous countryside and remarkable human stories with the Welsh language at the heart of the tour.
National Library of Wales

Address

National Library of Wales, Rhiw Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

Telephone
01970 632801

visitor-services@llgc.org.uk

Aberystwyth

The National Library of Wales is one of the world's great libraries. It is a legal deposit library, and holds the world's largest collection of works about Wales and other Celtic nations.
Penwern Fach Holiday Cottages

Address

Ponthirwaun, Near Cenarth, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 2RL

Telephone
01239 710017

enquiries@penwernfach.co.uk

Cardigan

The 6 award winning cottages are set in 10 acres of peaceful private grounds, amidst beautiful unspoilt countryside. Within a 10 - 15 minute drive are safe sandy beaches, private fishing, numerous golf courses, riding and sailing.

Price
Price £595.00 to £1,480.00 per unit per week
Bythynnod Blaenparc Cottages

Address

Blaenparc, Dihewyd, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7QP

Telephone
07940117366

gldavies.bryngelli@gmail.com

Lampeter

Set in a peaceful rural setting and enjoying breathtaking views of adjacent farmland and distant hills, Ysgubor Blaenparc Barn and Cartws Blaenparc Coach House (formerly Parc yr Hebog Cottages), offer a comfortable and friendly place to relax in…

Price
Price £565.00 to £924.00 per unit per week
Mud and Wool | Creative Workshops

Address

Tylau, Bwlchllan, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8QR

Telephone
07539 273122

mudandwoolwales@gmail.com

Lampeter

Mud and Wool is located on a beautiful 14-acre small holding with outstanding views over the Cambrian mountains. Jo and Adam are artists, Jo a weaver and Adam a potter. Art workshops are held in the beautifully converted barn which is now the studio…
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…
Cardigan Castle | Self Catering

Address

Cardigan Castle, Green Street, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43 1JA

Telephone
01239 615131

info@cardigancastle.com

Cardigan

High-end meets heritage at Cardigan Castle’s first class luxury accommodation, with B&B and self-catering apartments...

Price
Price £450.00 per unit per week
Dinas Camping

Address

Dinas, Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2PH

Telephone
01341 241585

hideawayinthehills@outlook.com

Llanbedr

Dinas camping is a small, quiet site which allows Campfires. At Dinas you have the best of both worlds as it is located in the Rhinog foothills but only 3 miles from some glorious sandy beaches and Harlech castle.

Price
Price £22.00 to £27.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
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
Dyfi Distillery

Address

Dyfi Distillery, Unit 5 Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Gwynedd, SY20 9RF

Telephone
01654 761551

danny@dyfidistillery.com

Corris

The award-winning Dyfi Distillery is run by brothers Pete and Danny Cameron who established the first commercial gin distillery in Mid Wales in 2016. The Icons of Gin awards named this the second best craft distillery in the world in 2023
Coety Bach

Address

Coety Bach, Trawsty Bach, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5SR

Telephone
07748 121692

bookings@coetybach.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Coety Bach is a unique, romantic place to stay near Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Mid Wales. Make it extra special with add-ons like a romantic night-in box, massage therapy, a hot tub bundle, or a firepit bundle for s’mores and hot chocolate. Find out…