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Cwmtydu Beach is a small, enclosed shingle cove situated to the south-west of New Quay. The beach is surrounded by cliffs, which are topped by a National Trust path that offers breathtaking views across Cardigan Bay. This stretch of coast is known for its rich wildlife, with seals and porpoises occasionally spotted in the waters.
The beach has a rich history, having been used as a hideaway for smugglers in the area, with much of their booty hidden in the caves cut into the surrounding cliffs. Today, the beach is a popular spot for relaxation and exploration, with a variety of rock pools to discover and a selection of fish species to catch, including flounder, plaice, dogfish, bass, and gurnard. The beach is also home to an old, restored lime kiln, which was used to burn limestone for fertiliser.
Cwmtydu Beach is also known as Seals Bay due to the resident grey seal population, which numbers around 5,000 in the west of Wales. Visitors may be lucky enough to spot these amazing creatures coming ashore to rest, as well as bottlenose dolphins that can be found in the waters of Cardigan Bay.
The beach itself is made up of soft pebbles and shingle, making it a tranquil spot for relaxation and exploration. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks via the National Trust path, taking in the stunning views across Cardigan Bay.
Cwmtydu Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Cove Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 31mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 75% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 5°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Cwmtydu Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 6:44 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:31 PM.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available at the beach.
Restrictions in the summer apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Cwmtydu
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Llwyndafydd
OS Grid: SN356575
Coordinates: 52°11'30"N 4°24'23"W
Mapcode: GBR DB.41N2
What 3 Words: airbag.sweeping.sonic
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: Ceredigion
Parish: Llandysiliogogo
Nearest postcode: SA44 6LQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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