All the beaches listed are only 20
to 30 minutes from Dolbryn.
Aberporth, Beach located in Ceredigion
The sandy, sheltered beach at Aberporth bustles with activity during the
summer season, making it one of West Wales' favourite holiday destinations. Rock
pools are exposed at low tide and red kites, buzzards and dolphins can often be
seen frequenting Aberporth Bay. Walks along Ceredigion's Heritage Coast in the
Aberporth area are truly breathtaking.
Poppit Sands, Beach located in Pembrokeshire
The delightfully named Poppit Sands is as charming a beach as its name
suggests. With its clean shallow sand and extensive dunes it is the ideal
location to enjoy the Pembrokeshire coast. Popular with walkers the
Pembrokeshire Coast path begins here with its spectacular coastal scenery and
wealth of fascinating landscape and wildlife. The challenging waves make sailing
and surfing a key feature of the beach and although there can be strong
currents, bathing between the lifeguards flags if safe. The unspoilt coastline
is a haven for exciting sea life such as seals and porpoise and for the
fortunate there is always the chance of spotting a bottlenosed dolphin gliding
through the waves.
Mwnt (pronounced Moont)
is a safe sandy cove with safe bathing and rock pools for the children.
Unfortunately access to the beach is by steep steps and not really suitable for
the disabled, but if you find the steps too difficult, there are some lovely
views from the top. From here you may see the odd Bottle-nosed Dolphin.
Overlooking the bay is the 15th century Mwnt Church which is open to visitors.
There is a small cafe/shop open in the summer and ample car parking in the
National Trust car park (ticket machine) There are toilets.
Directions
from Cardigan
Take the B4548 for Gwbert, after going through Gwbert head for Y Ferwig (passing
Cardigan Island Farm on your left) then after about a mile look for sign to Mwnt.
Be careful, as these lanes are narrow!
Newquay
itself
is quite small but has quite a few small shops most of them being souvenir shops
selling locally made gifts, shells, Welsh love spoons etc. There are plenty of
places to eat, a good fish and chip shop, restaurants and some nice friendly
public houses.
The beaches' water is crystal clear, car parking is good but quite a
distance from the beach and involves walking down a very steep hill. There is a
car park almost on the beach, but you must get here early as it becomes full
quickly.
Llangrannog
Today Llangrannog is
well known to thousands of visitors as a tranquil, safe, seaside holiday
village, with two public houses, Pentre Arms and The Ship, two cafe/restaurants,
Patio Cafe and The Beach Hut (formerly Y Gegin Fach). It also has a general
store, Glynafon
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