Beaches in Abergele, Clwyd

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The beach guide has 5 beaches listed in and around the town of Abergele. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Pensarn Beach (0.9 miles)

    Pensarn © Reading Tom | BY-SA

    The shingle beach of Pensarn is situated in front of the town of Abergele. A promenade runs along much of the beachfront and Pensarn is also located on the Wales Coastal Path meaning that walkers of all abilities can enjoy the sea views. As well as the Wales Coastal Path the area is also serviced…

  • Towyn Beach (2.2 miles)

    Towyn © Jeff Buck

    Towyn Beach sits just east of the seaside town of Abergele and is a considerable stretch of shingle and sand. The beach is a popular family friendly spot and you will also find a range of typical seaside amusements for children nearby such as old fashioned funfairs and amusement arcades. If you are travelling here…

  • Llanddulas Beach (2.5 miles)

    Llanddulas © Eirian Evans | BY-SA

    Llanddulas Beach is a rock and pebble beach with an area of wet sand exposed at low tide. From the beach there are views over Colwyn Bay. A section of the North Wales Coastal Cycleway runs close by. This 34-mile long route is mainly off-road and can also be used by pedestrians. The beach has…

  • Kinmel Bay (3.3 miles)

    Kinmel Bay © Mat Fascione | BY-SA

    Also known as Sandy Cove, Kinmel Bay lies on the western side of the River Clwyd just across the estuary from Rhyl. The sandy beach is a popular spot with summer visitors and is used all year round by watersport enthusiasts. Nature lovers should keep a look out for the occasional grey seal which might…

  • Rhyl Beach (5 miles)

    Rhyl © Steve Daniels | BY-SA

    Until it was developed as a resort in the 1880s, Rhyl was little more than a collection of fishermen's cottages. With the hotels, promenade and seaside entertainment came hordes of visitors from the industrial heartlands of Wales, northern England and the Midlands. As with many of Britain's seaside resorts, Rhyl's heyday has long since gone.…

Abergele beaches map

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