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Barmouth Beach is a favourite among families, offering miles of soft golden sands and safe paddling in the bathing waters of Cardigan Bay. The beach is vast and, despite being a popular destination, it never feels overcrowded, providing ample space for activities such as volleyball, rounders, and sandcastle building.
The beach offers a range of traditional seaside pursuits, including donkey rides, swing boats, and amusement arcades. A land train runs along the promenade, and there are also opportunities for fishing, boat trips, and surfing, thanks to the large waves that frequently crash onto the shore. Visitors can also explore the nearby Barmouth Bridge, which marks the beginning of the Mawddach Estuary, and take a boat trip around the estuary.
Barmouth Beach is situated in the Snowdonia National Park, nestled between craggy mountains and the sea. The town of Barmouth retains much of its traditional seaside charm, with a pleasant promenade and a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. The beach is easily accessible by public transport, and there is good disabled access.
The beach hosts a number of events throughout the year, including kite festivals and Motocross beach races. Visitors can also enjoy bird watching, with a range of species in the area, and take in the spectacular views at sunset. Additionally, Barmouth Beach is famous for being the starting post for the Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race.
The Barmouth Sailors Institute, a museum and important part of the area's maritime history, is open to the public and free of charge. The beach is also a great location for fishing, with opportunities to fish from the beach or harbour wall, and daily boat trips available from the harbour for fishing out at sea.
Harbour Estuary Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 10mph |  |
The tide at Barmouth Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:02 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:25 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Parking available next to the beach.
Dog restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 2 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 12 miles south as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 14 miles south as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 30 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 16 miles south as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 18 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 19 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
Location: Abermaw (Barmouth)
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SH608156
Coordinates: 52°43'13"N 4°3'41"W
Mapcode: GBR 8S.1QNC
What 3 Words: sensibly.slimmer.decorator
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: Barmouth
Nearest postcode: LL42 1NG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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