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Penmaenmawr Beach is situated 11 kilometres east of Bangor and looks out onto the Menai Straits. The beach is sandy at low tide, with stones and pebbles forming the upper bay area. The beach area extends approximately 1 kilometre, with rocks and coastal defences fringing the outer reaches.
The beach offers a range of facilities, including landscaped terraces, flower borders, and grassed areas. Visitors can enjoy a caféteria, amusement arcades, and beach chalets for hire. Children have access to an outdoor paddling pool and play area. For water sports enthusiasts, Penmaenmawr Beach offers windsurfing, sailing, and canoeing. The local sailing club provides opportunities for these activities.
The coastal water and coastal belt form the Menai Strait and Conwy Bay Special Area of Conservation, confirming the high conservation status of the area. The beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
The west end of the promenade has plenty of parking, and wheelchair access to the beach is good. It is possible to hire beach huts. However, dogs are not allowed on the main beach from 1 May to 30 September, including the foreshore and seashore, and any staircase or slope that leads to the beach. At low tide, dogs can be let off the lead for exercise on clearly marked areas of sand to either side of the beach. There is no lifeguard service at this beach.
The beach sits between the mountains and the sea, with stunning views of Llandudno’s Great Orme and the Menai Straits. Visitors can enjoy mountain and coastal walks in the surrounding area.
Penmaenmawr Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 26mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 72% |
| Min temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 25mph | |
The tide at Penmaenmawr Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:37 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:04 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
There is parking next to the beach.
Dog restrictions apply but there is a dog exercise area.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 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 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
Location: Penmaenmawr
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH717767
Coordinates: 53°16'20"N 3°55'27"W
Mapcode: GBR 1Z1L.5P
What 3 Words: hills.variances.grudging
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: Conwy
Parish: Penmaenmawr
Nearest postcode: LL34 6AT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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