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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.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 27% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 21mph | |
The tide at Aberdaron Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:46 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:29 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Slipway
Parking available - a charge applies.
Dog restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 18 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 24 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 25 miles east as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
Location: Aberdaron
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH172263
Coordinates: 52°48'12"N 4°42'47"W
Mapcode: GBR GPQ9.5VH
What 3 Words: share.fans.unite
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
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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