Beaches in Tywyn, Gwynedd
The beach guide has 6 beaches listed in and around the town of Tywyn. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Tywyn Beach (0.5 miles)
Tywyn is a huge expanse of sandy beach which stretches from north of the seaside town of Tywyn down to the Dovey Estuary and harbour of Aberdyfi several miles to the south. The name Tywyn means 'sand dunes' although the section of beach in front of the town is backed by a promenade and divided…
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Aberdyfi Beach (3.3 miles)
Aberdyfi is a long, unspoilt, sandy beach stretching for over 3 miles from the mouth of the River Dyfi (also known as the River Dovey) in the south, opposite the village of Aberdyfi, up towards Tywyn to the north. This is the place where the Welsh mountains meet the coastline, within Snowdonia National Park, rewarding…
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Llwyngwril Beach (6.1 miles)
Llwyngwril is a pebbled beach located a few hundred meters from the village (of the same name). As the tide goes out it reveals a large number of rock pools which children will enjoy exploring on a family day out. On the right conditions the beach can produce some good waves, making it popular for…
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Ynyslas - Twyni Bach (Estuary) Beach (4.2 miles)
This wide expanse of sandy beach lies on the southern side of the mouth of the River Dovey (Afon Dyfi). The beach is backed by an extensive dune system and the Ynyslas National Nature Reserve which features a popular visitor centre. From the beach there are views across the estuary towards Aberdyfi, with a magnificent…
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Ynyslas - Northern Groyne (Sea) Beach (4.9 miles)
This predominantly shingle beach lies about five miles up the coast from Aberystwyth, close to the south side of the River Dovey (Afon Dyfi) estuary. When the tide is out a good stretch of wet sand is exposed, leading all the way down the coast to Both. At very low tide the remains of a…
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Borth Beach (6.6 miles)
At high tide this appears to be a sloping shingle beach divided by a series of wooden groynes. Come here when the tide is out and you’ll be rewarded with a three-mile expanse of clean, golden sand.
The waters quality here is good and the shallowness of the waters combine to make Borth a popular destination…
Tywyn beaches map
Map featuring Tywyn beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
