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Beaches in Mid Wales | Cardigan Bay and the Ceredigion Coast

The best beaches in Mid Wales

Mid Wales has some of the finest beaches in Britain, stretching from the wide sands of Barmouth in Southern Eryri (Southern Snowdonia) to the sheltered coves of the Ceredigion coast. Summer is when they come into their own, but even in spring and autumn you will often have long stretches of sand almost to yourself.

Barmouth

Barmouth has the big beach. A wide sweep of sand backed by dunes, with the Mawddach estuary on one side and Cardigan Bay on the other. It is the classic family beach: flat, sandy, shallow enough for paddling, with the town close by for ice cream and fish and chips. The beach has a Blue Flag award and lifeguard cover in summer. Walk south across the famous railway bridge for views up the estuary to Cader Idris.

Aberdyfi

Aberdyfi sits at the mouth of the Dyfi estuary in Southern Eryri. The beach is wide and sheltered, popular with families and sailors. The village itself has colourful houses along the waterfront, a sailing club, cafes and a championship golf course. It is quieter than Barmouth and feels like a well-kept secret.

Aberystwyth

Two beaches flank the Aberystwyth promenade, with the Victorian pier and Constitution Hill between them. North Beach is pebbly but dramatic, backed by the cliff railway. South Beach is sandier and better for families. The town is right there for shops, restaurants and the National Library. The seafront promenade is a proper old-fashioned seaside walk.

New Quay

New Quay is the place to combine beach time with dolphin watching. The harbour beach is sheltered and sandy, with clear water and bottlenose dolphins regularly spotted from the shore. Traeth Gwyn (New Quay beach) is a longer stretch south of the harbour. Dylan Thomas lived here and based Under Milk Wood on the town.

Llangrannog

Llangrannog is a small cove village on the Ceredigion coast. The beach sits between headlands, with rock pools at low tide and good surfing when the swell picks up. The Ceredigion Coast Path runs through the village, and the National Trust look after the headland walks. Ynys Lochtyn, the small headland south of the beach, is one of the most photographed spots on the Welsh coast.

Borth

Borth is a long village on a long beach. Three miles of sand and shingle, exposed to the Atlantic and popular with surfers. At very low tide, the stumps of a prehistoric submerged forest emerge from the sand, around 4,500 years old. Borth is also the gateway to the Dyfi National Nature Reserve and the RSPB Ynys-hir reserve.

Aberporth

Aberporth has two beaches divided by a headland. Both are sandy, sheltered and family-friendly, with rock pools and good swimming. The village is small and uncommercial, and the dolphin-watching from the headland between the beaches is excellent.

Practical information

Most Mid Wales beaches have free parking nearby, though some charge in peak summer. Lifeguard cover operates at Barmouth and Aberystwyth from late May to September. Dogs are restricted on some beaches in summer; check local signs. The Wales Coast Path connects most of these beaches if you fancy walking between them. Accommodation along the coast fills up fast in July and August, so book ahead if you want a sea view.

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Portmeirion Village | Cottages

Address

Portmeirion Village, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, LL48 6ET

Telephone
01766 770000

info@portmeirion-village.com

Penrhyndeudraeth

Portmeirion has thirteen self-catering cottages sleeping from three to eight people. The cottages are let on a weekly basis or three nights at the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and four nights during the week.

Price
Price £727.00 to £1,945.00 per unit per week
Cambrian Line and Cambrian Coast Trains

Address

Mid Wales, SY20 8TG

Telephone
0333 3211 202

Mid Wales

The Cambrian Line runs from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth via Machynlleth and trains on the Cambrian Coast Line depart from Machynlleth and travel from Dyfi Junction up the coast north to Pwllheli.
Sugar & Loaf (Mid Wales)

Address

Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5NY

Telephone
01873 776238

bookings@holidaycottages.co.uk

A beautiful collection of holiday cottages in Wales with an ever-growing selection of luxury cottages for every type of holiday, from romantic to quirky, dog-friendly to family, we hope you'll find the perfect cottage for your getaway.
Gwynfan Bungalow

Address

Llanyre, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 6EE

Telephone
07980 157655

ruth@gwynfanbungalow.co.uk

Llandrindod Wells

Boasting panoramic views this very spacious well appointed single storey property enjoys a secluded rural setting on a working farm. Sleeps 6 in 3 bedroom. Sumptuous leather reclining sofas in large lounge. Hot tub and pets welcome

Price
Price £100.00 to £1,180.00 per unit per week
Denmark Farm Conservation Centre | Meeting & Training Venue

Address

Betws Bledrws, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 8PB

Telephone
01570 493358

info@denmarkfarm.org.uk

Lampeter

Denmark Farm is located in the heart of rural West Wales. Wildlife is at the heart of everything we do, from our campsite to our easy trails and nature-watching hides, and from our training courses to facilities for your own events.
Hergest Croft Gardens

Address

Hergest Croft Gardens, Ridgebourne Rd, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3EG

Telephone
01544 230160

gardens@hergest.co.uk

Kington

Hergest Croft Gardens near Kington on Wales / Hereford border has been created over 130 years by five generations of the Banks family. There are hidden valleys, woodland glades, open parkland, glorious flower borders and striking autumn colour.

Price
Price £9.50 to £34.00 per adult
The Sleeping Giant Hotel

Address

Penycae Inn, Brecon Road, Penycae, Swansea Valley, Powys, SA9 1FA

Telephone
01639 730100

info@thesleepinggianthotel.co.uk

Penycae, Swansea Valley

At The Sleeping Giant in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park, experience the perfect blend of luxury, charm, and nature. Named after the nearby mountain that resembles a slumbering giant, our hotel captures the essence of the Welsh…
Call of the Wild

Address

Ty Anturiath, 83 Church Road, Seven Sisters, Neath, SA10 9DT

Telephone
01639 700388

Seven Sisters

Adventure Britain offer all inclusive stag and hen activity weekends. We have arranged 100's of weekends over the years so have the expertise to meet your requirements.
Magic of Life Butterfly House

Address

Magic of Life Butterfly House, Cwmrheidol, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NB

Telephone
01970 880928

info@magicoflife.org

Aberystwyth

The Magic of Life Butterfly Centre is a must-visitor attraction for all nature lovers! It is home to a whole host of different butterfly species and an equally fascinating collection of tropical plants, making this a fun and educational place.
Gwesty Pen-y-Bont Hotel

Address

Pen-y-Bont Hotel, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ

Telephone
01654 782285

info@penybonthotel.co.uk

Tywyn

A 16th Century Coaching Inn with a spectacular location on Llyn Mwyngil (Talyllyn Lake) near Cadair Idris in the heart of southern Eryri (Snowdonia). Enjoy Bed & Breakfast in one of our five letting rooms, with a hearty Welsh Breakfast by the log…

Price
Price £180.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
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.
Cardigan Island | Camping & Caravanning

Address

Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park, Llys-yr-Ynys, Gwbert, Ceredigion, SA43 1PR

Telephone
01239 623637

camping@cardiganisland.com

Gwbert

Our small, family-owned campsite is located on part our farm adjacent to Cardigan Island Coastal Farm Park. We can accommodate tents, campervans, motorhomes and touring caravans on grass pitches, available with or without electric hook up.

Price
Price £21.00 to £26.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Llandanwg Holiday Home Park

Address

Llandanwg, Harlech, Gwynedd, LL46 2SB

Telephone
01341 241602

info@llandanwgpark.co.uk

Harlech

Sitting on a hillside in the pretty village of Llandanwg, this five star (exceptional) rated caravan park boasts superb views of Tremadog Bay, Harlech Beach, Shell Island and the Llyn Peninsular.
The Barn at Bargoed | Weddings & Events

Address

Bargoed Farm, Llwyncelyn, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, SA46 0HL

Telephone
01545 580 947

weddingsandevents@bargoedfarm.co.uk

Aberaeron

The Barn at Bargoed is a licensed wedding venue set in the Ceredigion countryside, located between the beautiful market town of Aberaeron and the beaches of New Quay. We work with wonderful couples to create their perfect wedding day, and we’d love…
Llanfair Station Tearoom

Address

Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway, The Station, Llanfair Caereinion, Powys, SY21 0SF

Telephone
01938 810441

info@wllr.org.uk

Llanfair Caereinion

A narrow gauge train trip in up the steepest gradients in Britain. Steam locos and coaches from around the world. Shops and picnic areas at both termini.
Cycling in the Elan Valley, Mid Wales

Address

Elan Valley, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5HP

Telephone
01597 810880

rangers.elan@dwrcymru.com

Rhayader

Enjoy scenic cycling through one of Wales’ most dramatic landscapes. The Elan Valley is a hub for leisure cycling and mountain biking, with family-friendly routes, e-bike-suitable trails and challenging off-road rides. Traffic-free sections, iconic…
Canvas & Campfires

Address

Pant Yr Hwch, Llanwnnen, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48 7LY

Telephone
01570 434542

ellie@canvasandcampfires.co.uk

Lampeter

Canvas & Campfires in West Wales is a luxury glamping site set on an 11-acre smallholding. The site has five safari tents, and a beautiful converted cowshed called Beudy Bach.

Price
Price £900.00 to £1,200.00 per unit per night
Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays

Address

Gogarth Hall Farm Holidays, Pennal, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 9LB

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

4 Self-catering cottages on a working farm between Machynlleth & Aberdyfi. Gogarth Hall Farm and its tranquillity offers Barn Owls, Bats and Kites a safe haven, thus the farm has won the Countryside Caretakers Award for conservation.

Price
Price £150.00 to £895.00 per unit per week
In the Welsh Wind Distillery

Address

Tanygroes, Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA432HP

Telephone
01239 872300

info@inthewelshwind.co.uk

Cardigan

In The Welsh Wind Distillery specialises in the creation of award-winning gin and other spirits, including 100% Welsh whisky. Book in for Gin Tasting and Gin Making experiences with their friendly team and visit the shop for Welsh gins.
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.