Explore Barmouth Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 38 beaches in Gwynedd. You can even take a look at our list of Gwynedd dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Barmouth Gwynedd Coast Map

Barmouth Gwynedd 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:

Sports

Merioneth Yacht Club

The Merioneth Yacht Club is located in Barmouth on the edge of Snowdonia National Park giving access to Cardigan Bay one of the most picturesque sailing areas in Wales. We run RYA theory courses in the winter months and have a power boat section which runs practical power boat and personal watercraft courses in the summer months. Read more…
Barmouth-beach

Barmouth Beach

Barmouth beach is a large family sandy beach and perfect for sunbathing, games and surfing. The beach is located on the north bank of the river Mawddach on the west coast of Wales, just within the south west corner of Snowdonia National Park. The Mawddach Estuary is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and offers visitors a range Read more…
Fairbourne-beach

Fairbourne Beach

Fairbourne beach is on the opposite side of the Mawddach Estuary to Barmouth, the beach is a 5 km stretch of sand that is backed by a large embankment of pebbles. At the north end of the beach you have the Mawddach Estuary, whilst the south is backed by steep cliffs. Popular windsurfing and kitesurfing location due to plenty of Read more…
History and heritage

Barmouth Bridge

Barmouth Bridge is a single-track viaduct that carries the railway across the River Mawddach estuary on the coast of Cardigan Bay, Wales. It sits between Morfa Mawddach and Barmouth and caters for rail, foot and cycle traffic. The bridge opened in 1867, and originally included a drawbridge section at its north end for tall ships to pass, though this was Read more…
Llwyngwril-beach

Llwyngwril Beach

Llwyngwril beach is shingle/stoney beach but as the tide goes out you get large areas of sand and rock pools. The beach located in Llwyngwril a small coastal village between Barmouth and Tywyn in Gwynedd. Llwyngwril beach is for experienced surfers only with a left hander that breaks over rocks and is best tackled at high tide. The beach has Read more…
Barmouth-lifeboat-station

Barmouth lifeboat station

Barmouth lifeboat station has operated an all weather lifeboat for nearly 180 years. Read more…
Morfa-Dyffryn-beach

Morfa Dyffryn Beach

Morfa Dyffryn beach is part of a long sandy stretch of beach north of Barmouth and south of Harlech. The beach is also known as Benar Beach which is the southern access point to the bigger Morfa Dyffryn dune system. The beach is several kilometres long and you have a 1-kilometre length officially naturist section clearly marked. This is a Read more…
Cymer-Abbey

Cymer Abbey

Cymer Abbey, remains of the simple abbey church, founded in 1198 by Maredudd ap Cynan for the Cistercian order. Read more…
Tal-y-bont-beach

Tal-y-bont Beach

Tal-y-bont beach is just outside a small village about five miles to the north of Barmouth and just south of the Morfa Dyffryn Site of Special Scientific Interest. Facilities include parking, shops and food. Read more…
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