Beaches in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
The beach guide has 8 beaches listed in and around the town of Aberystwyth. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Aberystwyth (North) Beach (0.4 miles)
Aberystwyth North Beach is livelier than the South Beach being slightly more accessible from the town. The beach fronts the town of Aberystwyth and you will find a promenade here that stretches for over a mile, skirting close to the sand. Favourite activities on the promenade include rollerblading, jogging, or just going for a stroll,…
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Aberystwyth (South) Beach (0.4 miles)
Aberystwyth’s sand and shingle South Beach is known for being quieter than the North Beach lying between the main harbour and Aberystwyth castle.
During the summer months you will find lifeguards patrolling the beach which means that families can swim here with peace of mind. The southern end of the beach is a popular spot for…
Harbour Beach (0.6 miles)
Aberystwyth is a bustling family resort in the Cardigan Bay area. It boasts a castle, an Edwardian promenade and a bandstand, as well as offering visitors some good shops and plenty of places to stay, eat and drink. The town has a number of good beaches.
The Harbour Beach is a small strip of shingle on…
Clarach Beach (1.3 miles)
Clarach Bay is a sheltered sand and shingle beach about one mile north of Aberystwyth. The natural cove is flanked by steep cliffs and is backed by a holiday village and caravan park. The clean beach is used by bathers, watersport enthusiasts and walkers. There are lovely views of the bay and there is a…
Tanybwlch Beach (1 miles)
Tanybwlch Beach lies just outside the town of Aberystwyth and sits in the shadow of the towering Pen Dinas which is the site of a Celtic hill fort that dates from the Iron Age. Pen Dinas is home to a memorial in the form of an upturned cannon which marks the victory of Wellington in…
Clarach - North Beach (1.6 miles)
Clarach Bay lies in the scenic Ceredigion coast, about one mile north of Aberystwyth. There is not a village here as such, only a cluster of caravan parks and holiday villages.
The award-winning beach is a popular destination in good weather and it is easy to see why. The northern end of the beach, which…
Wallog Beach (2.6 miles)
Set in Cardigan Bay on a remote section of cast between Aberystwyth and Borth is the interesting little beach of Wallog. The beach appears to be divided by some kind pebble groyne, however this is entirely natural. The shingle spit is named Sarn Gynfelyn and was deposited here by glacial action. Just behind the beach…
Morfa Bychan (Slipway) Beach (2.8 miles)
This is a sand and shingle beach at the bottom of a cliff top, overlooking Cardigan Bay, and surrounded by pleasant, hilly countryside. The beach is popular for walking and boating, with excellent views from the cliff tops, and the chance of seeing marine wildlife such as seals, dolphins, or even whales out in the…
Aberystwyth beaches map
Map featuring Aberystwyth beaches. Click on pins to view beach details
