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Pwllheli Beach, also known as Marian y De, boasts a vast expanse of sand with beautifully landscaped dune areas, offering exceptional views of Cardigan Bay. The beach is accompanied by a scenic seafront promenade, making it an ideal spot for a leisurely walk while taking in the crisp sea air. The beach is also child-friendly, with a nearby free car park and easy access to the town, which provides a range of facilities.
Pwllheli is home to two beaches: South Beach and Glan-y-Mor. South Beach, which has received awards, stretches from Gimblet Rock along the promenade and around towards Llanbedrog, and is characterised by a shingle shoreline. Glan-y-Mor, located at the back of the marina, begins with a slightly muddy section near the harbour but soon transitions to a sandy beach, running for three miles to the Penychain headland.
The beach offers a range of amenities, including a seafront promenade, a child-friendly beach, and a nearby free car park. While the beach itself does not have facilities, the nearby town provides everything visitors need.
Pwllheli Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 72% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
The tide at Pwllheli Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:43 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:12 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is parking near the beach, off the promenade.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles northwest 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 as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: Marian-y-mor, Pwllheli
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SH372341
Coordinates: 52°52'48"N 4°25'12"W
Mapcode: GBR 5B.QLR5
What 3 Words: ooze.caring.passenger
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: Pwllheli
Nearest postcode: LL53 5PD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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