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Llanrhystud bathing water is a favourite among both tourists and residents. The beach faces north west into Cardigan Bay and is backed by a shingle bank leading down to a sandy beach at low tide. This beach stretches for approximately 1 km. Access to the beach is via a single land track, and limited parking is available. The Ceredigion coastal path runs along the beach, which is backed by agricultural land and the village of Llanrhystud.
The beach in Cardigan Bay consists of a long bank of pebbles with sand at low tide. There are two beaches in Llanrhystud, with the south beach located on the southern side of the Afon Wyre river. To the north, the coastline is much rockier. The beach is backed by fields and rolling countryside, along with a caravan park that provides facilities. A small car park is located just to the rear of the beach.
Llanrhystud Beach is one of the best beaches near Aberystwyth, known for its natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The beach features a narrow shingle bank at high tide, which transforms into a sandy beach with rock pools at low tide. This unique characteristic makes it ideal for various leisure activities. The southern end of the beach features five historic lime kilns, remnants of the area's industrial past. Lime was a significant product in the 18th and 19th centuries, used primarily in agriculture.
Dogs are allowed on Llanrhystud Beach, making it a pet-friendly destination for visitors. The beach is accessed by a single land track, and limited parking is available.
Llanrhystud Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 83% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Llanrhystud Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:17 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:51 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Litter bins
There is free parking for 15 cars next to the beach.
Beach cleaned daily during the summer.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Llanrhystud
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SN524691
Coordinates: 52°18'1"N 4°9'55"W
Mapcode: GBR 8N.X900
What 3 Words: reclined.scored.monk
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: Llanrhystyd
Nearest postcode: SY23 5DJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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