5 Great Beaches on the Ceredigion Coast in Wales

1 Clarach Bay - Our very own beach right next to the resort here. Clarach Bay is a relatively small bay on the coast of Ceredigion, mainly sand and shingle and the beach is backed by high cliffs. There are some great coastal walks, including a nature trail connecting Clarach Bay and Aberystwyth along the cliff edge with panoramic views across Cardigan Bay. You can enjoy plenty of seaside activities such as swimming, windsurfing, surfing, sailing and canoeing. For accommodation in the area view a selection of Caravan Parks in Wales.

2 Borth Beach: 4 miles North of Clarach Bay. The wide stretch of beach at Borth Village consists mainly of gentle shelving sand and shingle. The three miles of sand is backed for the most part by a pebble storm beach, and to the north by dunes. The beach activities stem around using the offshore winds and range from Windsurfing, Kite-buggying, Kite-mountain boarding, Kite-surfing and Landsailing. Also, there are lifeguards on duty during the summer months near the toilet block in the middle of the beach.

3 Aberystwyth North Beach: Just over Consitution Hill to the south of Clarach Bay. The gently sloping sand and shingle beach rests in a reasonably well sheltered bay and is the departure point for daily boat trips to explore Cardigan Bay. A popular family beach with lot's to do such as donkey rides, bouncy castle and children's rides along the promenade. Watersports include surfing, windsurfing, sea-kayaking, sailing and swimming. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer months. All in all there is plenty of things to do in a Aberystwyth holiday Village

4 Aberystwyth South Beach: Situated to the south of the town, alongside the harbour and marina, this beach is a is a sheltered sand and pebble beach located between the Aberystwyth Castle and the Aberystwyth Harbour breakwater. The Harbour Trap is popular for experienced surfers only. Other Watersports include sailing, windsurfing, sea-kayaking and swimming.

5 Llanrhystyd Beach: 10 miles south of Clarach Bay. A long rural beach popular with visitors and ideal for swimming, windsurfing and general leisure activities. Its possible to park right on the pebble bank behind the beach, accessible from a little road heading towards the coast, just south of the village of Llanrhystud on the A487.

Ceredigion's beaches are renowned for their quality and cleanliness and the most popular bathing beaches are annual recipients of awards under several different schemes. Further details of recent awards can be found via The Tourist Information Site.