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Best Beaches to Visit: Wales
24th January 2022 by Harry
With over 250 miles of pristine coastline, you are truly spoilt for choice in North Wales; home to some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the country. From major seaside towns to unassuming pebble paradises, we have uncovered some of the best beaches North Wales has to offer.
Barmouth Beach, Gwynedd
Often considered the most popular beach in North Wales, Barmouth Beach offers miles of unbroken sands within reach of the craggy mountain backdrop. It is an amazing location for watersports, with easy access to the sea via the slipway.
To protect swimmers, there is a craft exclusion zone where you can enjoy the tranquil bue water and with its location on the Mawddach Estuary, you are certain to find plenty of fishing spots, as well as sea boat trips. Despite being a haven for visitors in summer, miles of unbroken sands mean the resort never feels too crowded.
The town of Barmouth itself is well-worth a visit too. Here, you will be delighted by its traditional seaside charm, with amusement arcades, swing boats and donkey rides! If it’s a coastal walk you’re after, you can ramble from Barmouth to Llwyngwril along the Wales Coast Path.
Benar Beach
Benar Beach is a pristine sandy beach backed by sand dunes. It is perhaps most common with surfers as the consistently large waves attract surfers and body boarders, looking to take one some of North Wales’ best waves. The long beach provides a great opportunity for a stroll, although dog restrictions apply during summer months.
As you relax or take a stroll on the soft sands here you will be afforded views along the Gwynedd coast both to the north and south. Fishing is popular here as the waters around Tal-y-Bont are teeming with various species including plaice, flounders, bass, and dogfish.
Further along the beach, about a mile to the north, there is a special area designated for naturists. In the same area, there is a designated spot for nude bathing, these areas have been clearly marked. There are also dog restrictions in place.
Harlech Beach
Stood less than 1000 metres from the water’s edge, Harlech Castle acts a the stunning backdrop to this glorious stretch of coastline. The beach offers pristine golden sands and magnificent views; it’s an ideal place for children to play and an even better spot for adults to sit back and relax.
During the summer months, dip your toes into the waters, which is generally safe for swimming. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of leatherback turtles migrating to this part of the North Wales coast. Within striking distance of the beach is the internationally famous Royal St David’s Golf Club, as well as a host of facilities
And it’s not just flat sand – the beautiful sand dunes here are a prized feature, the reason behind the area’s designation as a National Nature Reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Llanbedrog Beach
It is a sheltered sandy beach, famed by its collection of colourful beach huts. Managed by the National Trust, this mile-long beach has been enjoyed by generations. Those with children will be delighted by the shallow waters, whilst those feeling more adventurous can try their hand at windsurfing, kayaking and sailing.
At this North Wales beach, you can expect breath-taking views over Cardigan Bay and plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained! Coastal birds such as oyster catchers and curlew that can be seen probing the expanse of uncovered sand at low tide. Wandering the network of paths that wind their way through the woodland and heathland that cloak the headland is a perfect way to while away an afternoon.
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