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Owned by the National Trust, Penbryn lies between Tresaith and Llangrannog, two other popular coves linked by the Wales Coast Path and a network of quiet wooded lanes.
Aberystwyth
Quieter than the town's North Beach, Aberystwyth's long South Beach is sandwiched between the town's castle and the harbour breakwater. Tanybwlch Beach is south of Aberystwyth harbour
Ceredigion
The beach at Llanrhystud is a narrow shingle bank at high tide, but at low tide it becomes wide and sandy.
Llangrannog
Originally a hidden village above the old port, Llangrannog is now a popular beach and together with Cilborth immediately to the north, provides a favourite destination for families on days out, beach holidays and with surfers.
Tywyn
The west facing beach at Tywyn in southern Snowdonia is a long stretch of sand and pebbles backed by sand dunes.
Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth's North Beach and seafront is a focal point of the town and a favourite attraction for visitors and locals alike.
Aberporth
Aberporth, a pretty coastal village, shelters two beautiful sandy beaches named Dolwen and Dyffryn. Low tide comes complete with little rock pools on the sandy beach where children gather for hours of entertainment.
Borth
Borth's sandy beach is the longest in Ceredigion. With three miles of gently shelving golden sand this Blue Flag Beach is especially popular with families with younger children and sailboard enthusiasts.
Aberystwyth
Clarach South beach lies about a mile along the Ceredigion Coast Path over Constitution Hill from Aberystwyth, or about three miles through a nature reserve and the village of Llangorwen.
Aberaeron
Aberaeron South Beach is a rock and shingle beach just to the south of the town and harbour. Dogs are allowed on the beach but are restricted between the Harbour Walls and the groyne to the south of Beach Parade from 1st May to 30th September.
Gwynedd
Aberdyfi is a charming coastal village in Southern Snowdonia, boasting a stunning beach with views of Cardigan Bay and opportunities for sailing and watersports. The area is also home to a nature reserve and Ramsar site.
Aberporth
The small village of Tresaith, just to the east of Aberporth, overlooks this attractive sandy beach; popular for sailing and surfing; there are rock pools to explore and even a waterfall.
New Quay
Cwmtydu is an attractive, quiet beach that was once a harbour used as a traditional smugglers’ hideaway.
Borth
Stunning estuary and huge sand dunes 14 miles from Aberystwyth. Ynyslas Visitor Centre has exhibition about Dyfi National Nature Reserve, shop and refreshments. Walking trails through dunes and along seashore. No swimming due to currents.
Gwynedd
Barmouth is southern Snowdonia’s most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there’s so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded.
Barmouth
To the north of Barmouth near Tal-y-bont, Bennar's fine, sandy beach is backed by the occasional sand dune.
Gwynedd
Llwyngwril is a shingle and boulder beach with sand and rock pools at low tide on a very picturesque stretch of the coast.
Llanbedr
Shell Island is a peninsula, which becomes an island at high tide and is situated near the village of Llanbedr. The island is renowned for its wild flowers, range of shells, wild birds and panoramic views.
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