Explore Aberystwyth Beaches and Coastline

Aberystwyth sits in Ceredigion on the West Wales coast facing the Irish sea and is often referred to as Aber. This harbour town is located at the point where the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol meet. Aberystwyth has stretches of beach either side of the castle and then a further stretch to the south of the harbour. The main beach is the northern beach which is also where the pier resides. When visiting it is well worth a visit up Constitution Hill on he Aberystwyth Cliff Railway as this provides some excellent panoramic views.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 30 beaches in Ceredigion. You can even take a look at our list of Ceredigion dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Aberystwyth Ceredigion Coast Map

Aberystwyth Ceredigion Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Aberystwyth Castle

Aberystwyth Castle is an Edwardian fortress that was built during the First Welsh War in the late 13th century. It was begun during Edward I’s first Welsh campaign at the same time as work started at Flint, Rhuddlan and Builth Wells. The castle was not complete when the Welsh briefly captured and burned it in 1282. Later work ceased in Read more…
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Aberystwyth Royal Pier

The Royal Pier in Aberystwyth is a pleasure pier and was the first pier to open in Wales in 1865. Although, after a series of storms, the pier is now a much-shortened version at 91 metres (299 ft), compared to its original length of 242 metres (794 ft). Today the pier has an amusement arcade, bar, restaurant, nightclub and promenade Read more…
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Aberystwyth lifeboat station

Aberystwyth lifeboat station is situated in one of the main holiday resorts of Cardigan Bay. The Aberystwyth lifeboat station was established in 1843 and now operates an inshore lifeboat. Read more…
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Yr Hen Orsaf Pub

Yr Hen Orsaf is a Wetherspoon pub in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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Aberystwyth South Beach

Aberystwyth south beach is a sheltered sand and shingle beach sandwiched between the castle and the harbour breakwater. Popular surfing location “harbour trap”. Although, can become crowded. All the facilities of being in the centre of a large town, car parking at harbour, castle or in the town, summer lifeguards. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Devil’s Bridge Nature Trail

Devil’s Bridge has a Nature trail that can take in the Rheidol Gorge. The 90 m (300 ft) Devil’s Bridge Falls drops in five sections down the steep and narrow ravine, with a set of stone steps, known as Jacob’s Ladder, leading down to the lowest bridge at the waterfall. The bridge is very unusual in that it is actually 3 bridges, Read more…
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Aberystwyth North Beach

The North beach at Aberystwyth is a sloping sand and shingle beach within a sheltered bay. During the height of summer donkeys and amusement rides along the promenade ensure that there is plenty of entertainment for children. All the facilities of being in the centre of a large town including seasonal lifeguards. Read more…
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Tanybwlch Beach

Tanybwlch Beach is a shingle beach and nature reserve that is also popular for fishing. Limited parking available. Read more…
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Clarach Bay Beach

Clarach Bay is a sand and shingle beach although a large sandy beach is exposed at low tide. This is a westerly facing beach approximately 500 metres wide and is sheltered by shale cliffs on either side. Clarach Bay is connected to Aberystwyth by a mile long nature trail which on clear days offers outstanding views across Cardigan Bay. Facilities Read more…
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Constitution Hill

Constitution Hill was a an early theme park built Victorians. It consisted of arcades and a restaurant at the foot of the hill, the railway, and at the top of the hill a camera obscura and park, of which it is the largest camera obscura in the world. Aberystwyth Cliff Railway takes you from the promenade up to the top Read more…
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