Top Things to do in Gwynedd
What to do and see in Gwynedd, Wales: The Best Beaches
Discover the best top things to do in Gwynedd, United Kingdom including Porth Ceiriad Beach, Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth), Tywyn Beach, Dinas Dinlle Beach, Fairbourne Beach, Pwllheli Beach, Porthor Beach (Whistling Sands), Barmouth Beach, Morfa Bychan - Black Rock Sands, Morfa Nefyn Beach.
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1. Porth Ceiriad Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By HayleyRaye
The beach is beautiful & clean & at certain times of the day you will be the only one on it, the steps on the way back could be a little tiring for some but overall it's great!
2. Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By Johnfrisbee - Christchurch, United Kingdom
Wow, such a long, wide and wild-if-windy beach. Perfect for a gentle stroll, or blowing off the cobwebs, depending on the weather. You get a real sense of isolation here, with not that many fellow walkers, (midweek/October). It's well signposted on the local road, with a small car park. Then around 5mins walk along a sandy path through the dunes... And then - the view! We enjoyed reading the various signs, learning a little of the beach's history and wildlife. (The more signs and info the better methinks. History and wildlife very important, as well as giving areas like these context.) We loved it here, spending a very happy hour, walking part of this huge beach. Oh that we had more time to cover it all...no matter, we'll return someday.
3. Tywyn Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By BethanGriffiths - Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, United Kingdom
I cannot remember the last time I visited Tywyn but I will be back again soon. We found a good fish and chip shop to have our lunch and was surprised by the number of shops there were there.We went down to the beach and found plenty of benches to sit on and relax. The beach was so clean and you did not have to pay for parking in the car park. Ideal place to take children as there is plenty of sand to make castles. Will be back again soon
4. Dinas Dinlle Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 406 reviews
Reviewed By louw897
This is a great beach, especially if you walk beyond where the road ends. Pebbles and lots of sand at low tide, plus a path on the dunes. You can walk all the way to the end of the accessible part near Fort Belan which is now a private property with some rental units. Amazing photography opportunities over beach and sea towards the mountains, sunrise and sunset both fab. Nearby is Caernarfon airport, a great place to watch the planes while eating something from the cafe. Main part of beach has shops and cafes, but gets busier in peak season.
5. Fairbourne Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 150 reviews
Reviewed By 51amandae - Cannock, United Kingdom
This is my most favourite beach in the world (and I have been to many). I have been coming here since I was a child. We often stay overnight in our camper van with our dog. Beautiful sunsets, fabulous scenery, miles of beach when tide out, shallow when tide in. Never crowded even in school holidays.
6. Pwllheli Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By bringmetothebeach123
What a beautiful place of earth this is! remote and clean and yet close to all amenities of the hustling and bustling little town of Pwllheli! Here you find both - blue flag beaches, excellent sailing waters, peace and quiet, family fun AND all this only a stroll away from shops and hospitality. What a fabulous experience!
7. Porthor Beach (Whistling Sands)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By 356manfredb - Telford, United Kingdom
We travelled to Porth Oer to see the Whistling Sands Beach which we learnt about from watching a TV programme. Althought the short walk from the National Trust Car Park is quite steep it is well worth to see the Whislting Beach with its rugged Coastline. Unfortunately we were unable to witness the "whistling effect" as ther was a very strong wind which drowned out most noises. There are also Coastal Paths which can be taken along the Coast, however we did not do so on this occasion. Well worth a Visit if in the Area!
8. Barmouth Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,098 reviews
For that vintage seaside atmosphere of candy floss and donkey rides, set up your deckchair in the section closest to the town. The Blue Flag beach is never overcrowded and also has trampolines, bouncy castle and pirate ship during the Summer. If you want a quieter space for your picnic and to be closer to the sea, then venture further along the one-mile long promenade perhaps using the land train which runs the length of the promenade.
Reviewed By BABYCHICK123
Lovely Beach you can walk for miles when the tide is right We experience a bad windy and rainy storm so only had one day in the beach which we all enjoyed very much Our Dog Alfie was happy he was welcome on the beach
9. Morfa Bychan - Black Rock Sands
10. Morfa Nefyn Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By Egulsky - Herzliya, Israel
We were fortunate to arrive at the parking lot at Morfa Nefyn on a rainless, crisp summer day (navigate to "Morfa Nefyn Beach Car Park"). Depending on the tide, either climb directly down to the beach and then ascend the cliff near the lifeboat station or walk thru the golf course to the Coast Guard post and wind your way down to the water anywhere beyond. We gazed out onto the Irish Sea, with the winds swirling around us, and even spotted a few seals sunning themselves out on some offshore rocks. Then we strolled along the beach amidst dogs, seagulls and children back to our car. Great moderate trail for a couple of hours. For the official details google "Porthdinllaen walk, Llyn Peninsula".
