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New Quay is a vibrant and internationally renowned village that was once a flourishing shipbuilding centre and fishing port. The village has strong connections with poet Dylan Thomas, who once lived there and is said to have based some of the characters in Under Milk Wood on some of the village's residents.
North Beach is composed of coarse sand, flanked by rocks, and lies north of the harbour. It is protected from the harbour traffic by being on the north-west side of the pier, making it a relatively sheltered spot popular with bathers, families, and watersport enthusiasts.
The beach is well supplied with cafes and eateries, and there are organised excursions available, including seal watching on boat trips to Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation. The Cardigan Bay Watersports Centre offers equipment rentals and lessons for those interested in trying out water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, and sailing.
The nearest car park to the beach is New Quay Rock Street Car Park, from which it is a short stroll down to the beach. However, during the summer holiday season, it might be more practical to park in one of the pay-for car parks on the village outskirts, further up the hill.
New Quay North Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.
Bay Sand Rock
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 25% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 35mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 71% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 21mph | |
The tide at New Quay North 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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Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available in the town or close to the harbour. There is a charge for parking.
Dog restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Sufficient water quality
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest 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 east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 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 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles 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 northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
Location: Ceinewydd (New Quay)
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SN389601
Coordinates: 52°12'57"N 4°21'31"W
Mapcode: GBR DD.2FH3
What 3 Words: ketchup.emerge.blink
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: New Quay
Nearest postcode: SA45 9NP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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