BEACHES IN SY22 6TA

BARMOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7228, -4.062
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Barmouth is southern Snowdonia's most popular seaside resort. In summer, its big sandy beach is a magnet for visitors, yet there's so much space along miles of unbroken sands that it never gets overcrowded. Barmouth is well located for watersports - there's easy access to the sea via a slipway on the beach, though a craft exclusion zone is in place to protect swimmers. As a fully fledged seaside resort Barmouth comes complete with all the expected amenities and attractions - shops, cafes and restaurants, good parking, amusements and entertainments. There's good disabled access to the beach too, and the resort is well served by public transport.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

FAIRBOURNE BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.6974, -4.0597
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

The Blue Flag beach at Fairbourne is a two mile stretch of beach, backed by steep pebble banks, which exposes a vast amount of golden sandy beaches from mid-tide level. At the northern end the beach joins the Mawddach Estuary, while at the southern end of the beach is squeezed between sheer cliffs and the sea. The beach is an attractive venture for people exercising their dogs, however, during the summer months there is a dog ban enforced on the central area.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TAL-Y-BONT BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7687, -4.1099
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERDYFI BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.5422, -4.0553
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

The popular beach of perfect sand and the occasional sand dune extends for miles, from Aberdyfi all the way to Tywyn. Even though the sea looks inviting, swimmers must take care while venturing out, due to the strong currents around the estuary mouth. Aberdyfi's southern shore along the Dyfi Estuary is part of the Dyfi National Nature Reserve. Facilities include parking, toilets, disabled access, shop, first aid (seasonal) and camp site. Dog restrictions in force.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

DYFFRYN (LLANENDWYN) BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.7817, -4.126
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

LLANDANWG BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.832, -4.1288
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

TYWYN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.582, -4.1022
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: This beach is closed (temporarily or throughout the season).

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

HARLECH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.8617, -4.1292
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

BORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4909, -4.0546
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

KINMEL BAY (SANDY COVE) BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3124, -3.5355
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

A wonderful north-facing sandy beach that's located next to Kinmel Dunes nature reserve. A narrow promenade and sea wall runs along the beach, next to the car park. Toilets and cafe is situated on the seaward side of the car park, which is free. Canoeing, windsurfing and swimming are popular activities. Water quality is excellent, but there is no lifeguard on duty at this beach. The beach has been awarded with a Green Coast Award, and is Marine Conservation Society recommended.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

RHYL BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3309, -3.5001
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

PRESTATYN BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3463, -3.4157
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Prestatyn beaches are split into three different areas. At the west end of Prestatyn, Ffrith Beach stretches from the Golf Course to Ffrith Beach Fun Park. The beach is dog-friendly and dog walkers are welcome from May-September. At Central Beach there is a Blue Flag proudly displayed, meaning the water quality is checked regularly for bathers to swim. Car parking is available nearby, and lifeguards are stationed during the season. Facilities at Central Beach include toilets, cafe, play area and outdoor shower. Finally, Barkby Beach is home to plenty of boats - it's home to Prestatyn Sailing Club and slipway. Swimming at Barkby Beach isn't recommended, but the beach itself is excellent for sunbathers.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

WEST KIRBY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type estuary
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.3721, -3.1889
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Just 300 metres in length, but this beach lies between 1km of beautiful sand dunes and 2km of sand flats that are exposed at low tide. West Kirby beach has one of the best marine lakes in the area, which has been recently opened after a complete refurbishment. Windsurfing and kiting are popular activities on this beach, although are not allowed within 100m of the tide line, to allow swimmers to enjoy the water safely. Free parking is available on the promenade running alonside the marine lake, and there is also a pay-and-display car park close to the beach at Dee Lane. There are plenty of local shops within driving distance at West Kirby.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach complies with mandatory requirements for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CRAIG DU BEACH CENTRAL BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9051, -4.178
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CLARACH SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4329, -4.0814
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

COLWYN BAY BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.2971, -3.7144
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Three miles of golden sand is available at Colwyn Bay beach, perfect for sunbathing, playing games or a leisurely walk. The beach stretches three miles, from Penmeanhead to Rhos Point, leading to the wonderful Rhos Harbour with its mix of pleasure boats and fishing boats. The promenade alongside the beach has a good selection of kiosks, cafe bars, and restaurants. A multi-million pound waterfront development has replenished the beach.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERYSTWYTH NORTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4194, -4.0851
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

ABERYSTWYTH SOUTH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.4121, -4.0907
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

CRICCIETH BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 52.9192, -4.2276
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.

MEOLS BEACH

• Sea Region Atlantic Ocean
• Water Type C
• Sat Nav Coordinates 53.4066, -3.1598
• Meets Blue Flag Directive? Yes

Meols beach is a small strip of shingle and vast expanse of sand that is exposed during low tides. Sand buggying is a popular pastime on the large areas of sand exposed by the receding tides. There are plenty of popular coastal walks as well as bird-watching opportunities. Adjacent to the beach is the 4-mile long North Wirral Coastal Park. Toilets are available at the beach, and parking is available nearby.

Water quality: Bathing water at this beach meets or exceeds legal guidelines for water quality, and is safe for swimming/bathing.

Compliant with the Blue Flag Directive 2010.