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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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Tynllwyn Farm Holiday Cottages

Address

Tynllwyn Farm, Groes-Puen, Welshpool, Powys, SY21 9BW

Telephone
01938 553 175

tynllwynfarm@btconnect.com

Welshpool

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Tynllwyn Farm holiday cottages on the outskirts of Welshpool in the Mid Wales Marches provide guests with stunning views of the surrounding Severn Valley and Long Mountain.

Price
Price £400.00 to £650.00 per unit per week
Aberystwyth University | Bunkhouse

Address

Conference Office, Penbryn, Penglais, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BY

Telephone
01970 621960

conferences@aber.ac.uk

Penglais, Aberystwyth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Aberystwyth University Bunkhouse accommodation has up to 90 individual bedrooms for groups and individuals.

Price
Price £30.00 to £36.00 per person per night
Moody Meadows | The Moody Cow Bistro

Address

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

Telephone
01545 580 947

moodycow@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Where Wales is on the menu
You will feel immediately at home in the rustic and welcoming bistro, where the best of Welsh food and drink is freshly prepared daily. Sit back, relax and enjoy a sumptuous home cooked meal, treat yourself to an afternoon…
Aberdabbadoo

Address

Corlan, North Road, Aberystwyth, Dyfed, SY23 2EE

Telephone
07807699118

alisonpierse@gmail.com

Aberystwyth

Aberdabbadoo offers relaxed, small-group themed guided walks around Aberystwyth, sharing quirky stories about the town, its buildings and people. Join a scheduled walk or arrange a private experience for your group. Explore the guided walking…
MOMA WALES | Museum Of Modern Art

Address

Y Tabernacl, Penrallt Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8AJ

Telephone
01654 703355

info@moma.machynlleth.org.uk

Machynlleth

Throughout the year MOMA WALES shows Modern Welsh Art, in a series of constantly changing exhibitions featuring Wales' top artists.
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.
Blue Monday Coffee | Online Shop

Address

Telephone
07745 737856

joanne@bluemonday.coffee

Blue Monday Coffee is for the open minded and curious. We are a small local company based in the Welsh countryside. We are flexible and creative and you can guarantee our coffee will be freshly roasted. We understand individuality is important and…
Gogarth Hall Farm | B & B

Address

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

Telephone
07908 654730

brees2000@aol.com

Machynlleth

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Situated within Snowdonia National Park in a peaceful part of Mid Wales, Gogarth Hall Farm offers peace and tranquillity that is rich in wild life and a haven for rare birds.

Price
Price £50.00 per person per night for bed & breakfast
Y Talbot | Function Venue

Address

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

Telephone
01974 298208

info@ytalbot.com

Tregaron

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Y Talbot is an historic and characterful Inn that offers excellent food and drink, comfortable bedrooms and a warm welcome.
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Bryn Elltyd Eco House

Address

Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, LL41 3TW

Telephone
01766 831356

info@ecohouse.wales

Blaenau Ffestiniog

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Eco Friendly, Bryn Elltyd is carbon neutral. All energy inputs from renewables, located in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park at the foot of the Moelwyn mountains, this is an ideal location to explore North Wales.

Price
Price £166.00 to £170.00 per unit per night
Cadwgan House

Address

East Street, Rhayader, Powys, LD6 5DN

Telephone
07888754366

cadwganhouse@gmail.com

Rhayader

The perfect place to stay for your Mid Wales break in Rhayader, our centrally located short-stay self catering apartments are conveniently located on the main road in Rhayader within walking distance to many of the towns most popular attractions,…

Price
Price £80.00 per unit per night
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.
Dragon Hotel Montgomery | Business Events

Address

Dragon Hotel, Market Square, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6PA

Telephone
01686 668359

reception@dragonhotel.com

Montgomery

The homely, traditional décor extends to the cosy beamed restaurant, which has a fireplace converted from an old bread oven.
Dyfi Hideaway

Address

Dyfi Hideaway, Penestaer, Glandyfi, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8SS

Telephone
07775947674

adam.nags@outlook.com

Glandyfi, Machynlleth

A luxury holiday cottage in the Dyfi Valley near Snowdonia, sleeping up to 6 guests. Pet and family friendly.
Situated on the main Aberystwyth road, with stunning views over the River Dovey (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve). Breathtaking views across the…
Wynnstay Inn

Address

Llansilin, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 7QA

Telephone
01691791737

info@wynnstayinn.co.uk

Oswestry

The Wynnstay Inn is situated in the small Montgomeryshire village of Llansilin, on the Wales / England border. Croeso cynnes iawn i chi gyd!
Craig Y Nos Castle | Dog Friendly Accommodation

Address

Brecon Road, Craig-y-nos, Penycae, Swansea, SA9 1GL

Telephone
01639 731167

info@craigynoscastle.com

Penycae

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Serviced accommodation Craig-y-Nos Castle stands in the Brecon Beacons National Park in the Upper Swansea Valley in South Wales.

Price
Price £140.00 to £220.00 per room per night for bed & breakfast
Falconry Experience Wales

Address

Llwyn Celyn, Adfa, Newtown, Powys, SY16 3DG

Telephone
01686 805771

falconryexperiencewales@gmail.com

Adfa, Newtown

Named the Wildlife Experience of the Year at the Wales Prestige Awards 2022-23, Falconry Experience Wales offers an insight into the world of Birds of Prey. Fly and handle Lakota the Bald Eagle or Moggie the White Faced Owl.
Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park

Address

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park, Ffinnant, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QZ

Telephone
01686 430654

enquiries@meadowsprings.co.uk

Caersws

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Meadow Springs Country & Leisure Park is a 5* Holiday Park in the heart of rural Mid Wales. This Holiday Park is set in one of the most stunning and beautiful areas of Mid Wales near Newtown, awarded 5* by Visit Wales!

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Price £33.00 to £40.00 per touring pitch per night normally for one car and 2 people
Brynglas Cottage

Address

Rhandirmwyn, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0PE

Telephone
07891 323547

info@brynglascottage.com

Llandovery

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Beautiful cottage with amazing views, wood burner, walks and cycle routes from the door and 2 pubs within short walking distance. Situated in a tranquil valley overlooking the river Towy, on the edge of the wild Cambrian Mountains, area of…

Price
Price £910.00 per unit per week
Moody Meadows | Caravan & Campsite

Address

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

Telephone
01545 580 947

info@moodymeadows.co.uk

Aberaeron

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

An award winning campsite in the heart of Cardigan Bay. Moody Meadows offers fully serviced hard-standing pitches, some with private hot tubs and award winning facilities including Moody Cow Bistro and Farm shop, Moody Calf Play Barn and a Weddings…
Nant-y-Coed Lodges

Address

Mochdre, Newtown, Powys, SY164JN

Telephone
07538927586

nantycoedlodges@gmail.com

Newtown

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1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

Luxury lodges with private hot tubs in Mochdre, near Newtown, Mid Wales. Designed for couples, each lodge sleeps 2 adults and offers a calm, private place to switch off, with countryside views and space to slow down. Check availability and book your…

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Price £390.00 to £440.00 Per Group