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Aberdaron Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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Aberdaron Beach is a picturesque mile-long sandy bay situated at the end of the Llyn peninsula in North Wales.

Aberdaron Beach is a mile-long sandy bay located in a sheltered, south-facing bay. The beach is predominantly sandy in nature with a pebbly foreshore and is backed by the village of Aberdaron and agricultural land. The bathing water lies within the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation, with the Glannau Aberdaron Site of Special Scientific Interest to the west and the Wig Bach A'r Glannau I Borth Alwm Site of Special Scientific Interest to the east.

The beach is set on the picturesque Llyn Heritage Coast, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and offers a range of activities including sailing, surfing, kayaking, and windsurfing. The beach is also a popular spot for families, with disabled access, car parking options, shops, and cafes nearby. Visitors can also explore the surrounding area, including taking boat trips to nearby Bardsey Island, known as the 'Isle of 20,000 Saints', or joining a fishing expedition.

The beach itself consists of a mile-long strip of pristine sand, dotted with large rocks and limpid pools that are home to a variety of aquatic life. The beach is enclosed by imposing headlands, providing shelter from most winds, and features mysterious sea caves at both ends that can be explored. Tracks also lead to several smaller beaches off the main strip.

Aberdaron Beach is known for being easy to visit, with disabled access and a range of facilities including car parking options, shops, and cafes scattered around the main village. Dogs are also allowed on certain areas of the beach, making it a great choice for pet owners.

Aberdaron Beach is adjacent to the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 15 September

Tonight
Chance of rain 30%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 22mph
Tomorrow (Wednesday)
Chance of rain 36%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 24mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Aberdaron Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 11:50 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:47 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Aberdaron

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SH172263

Coordinates: 52°48'12"N 4°42'47"W

Mapcode: GBR GPQ9.5VH

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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Gwynedd

Parish: Aberdaron

Nearest postcode: LL53 8BE

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Visitor information for Aberdaron Beach, Gwynedd, Wales. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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