Morfa Bychan Beach

Morfa Bychan Beach - Gwynedd
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Morfa Bychan, known locally as Black Rock Sands, is a sandy beach, with rocky areas- although the rocks aren’t actually black.  The beach stretches for about 2 miles and is backed by a dune system which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  There are plenty of rockpools to explore here as well as some interesting caverns.

A river mouth lies at the south-eastern end of the beach, and the village of Morfa Bychan is a few hundred meters away. The beach has lovely views of the mountains and countryside of Snowdonia National Park.

A slipway provides vehicular access to the sands and most visitors park on the beach, making it a popular picnic destination and providing easy access for those with mobility problems. There are designated bathing and boat launching areas. Dogs are banned from the central section of the beach, but are allowed on the eastern and western sections.

There are a number of holiday parks in the area surrounding the beach. In the village of Morfa Bychan there are shops, places to eat and a golf club. There are more facilities in the town of Porthmadog, about 2 miles from the beach.

Type of beach

Sandy

Lifeguard service

No

Dogs friendly beach?

We do not have information on this beach but restrictions may apply (usually from Easter until the end of Summer)

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Facilities

  • Shop
  • Pub nearby
  • Slipway

Nearest town

Porthmadog

Postcode

LL49 9YE

OS grid ref.

SH 5439 3648

Parking

Parking available adjacent to the slipway or further north behind the dunes.

Water quality

Water quality star rating

Awards

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

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Morfa Bychan Beach Reviews

Good large Sandy beach

Sue
Aug 24th 2021

Able to drive onto beach but pricey at £5. Good gently shelving sands and bathing.
Beach entrance now from far (black rock) end only . Previous entrance from ‘Beach Road’ now closed. Some beach vendors. - -Squalid W.C’s.
Zoned water sports area in centre.
Dog free zone at Black Rock end but sadly not enforced or policed.