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The view from Dinas Oleu, Wales. 
The view from Dinas Oleu, Wales.  | © National Trust Images/John Miller

Coasts and beaches in Wales

We care for 157 miles of Welsh coast which include some of the best beaches in Wales, from stretches of golden sand and hidden coves, to wild seascapes and sections of the Wales Coast Path.

Beaches on Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales

From the picture-postcard village of Porthdinllaen, the 'whistling sands' of Porthor and the sandy cove of Llanbedrog, there's plenty to explore on the Llŷn Peninsula.

A view of the beach and coastal hamlet of Porthdinllaen with the coast visible on the right, a green cliffside behind the hamlet and people visible walking along the beach
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Porthdinllaen 

An old fishing village perched on the end of a thin ribbon of land stretching into the Irish Sea, with clear sheltered waters and spectacular views.

Gwynedd

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Elevated view of Llanbedrog Beach at low tide on the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales
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Llanbedrog beach 

A sandy beach with a wooded, craggy landscape overlooking Cardigan Bay. Well known for its colourful beach huts, Llanbedrog is a real gem of Llŷn.

Gwynedd

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Rocks on Porthor beach in Gwynedd, North Wales
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Porthor 

A great family beach famous for its ‘whistling sands’ and glistening waters with spectacular views along the rugged northern coastline of the Llŷn Peninsula.

Gwynedd

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Boats on the shore on a sunny day at Porth Meudwy, Gwynedd, Wales.

Porth Meudwy

A small cove at the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, which serves as a port for local fishermen and the departure point for visits to Bardsey Island.

Coasts on Anglesey, North Wales

Explore Anglesey’s industrial heritage along the Wales Coast Path at Cemaes, discover Cemlyn’s National Nature Reserve and enjoy the popular sandy bay of Porth Dafach.

Sunset over the wide sweep of Cemlyn Bay
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Cemlyn 

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a ruggedly beautiful coastline of rocks, small bays and headlands to delight walkers.

Cemaes Bay, Anglesey

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Beaches in Ceredigion, Mid Wales

Discover one of Wales' most unspoilt coastlines in Ceredigion with the hidden coves of Penbryn, Mwnt’s sandy beach and coastal walks at New Quay.

A child holding a bodyboard wearing a wet suit standing in the shallows at Mwnt, with another bodyboarding child visible in the background
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Mwnt 

A beautiful hidden bay with a sandy beach on the Ceredigion coast, perfect for spotting dolphins, seals and other wildlife.

near Cardigan

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Gentle white surf breaking onto Penbryn's sandy beach, viewed from the bracken covered dunes. Many people are on the beach enjoying the summer day.
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Penbryn 

One of Ceredigion’s best-kept secrets this beautifully secluded sandy cove can be reached through the woods of a fern-clad valley.

near Cardigan, Ceredigion

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Coasts and beaches on Gower, South Wales

Discover Gower, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which includes Rhosili, voted one of Britain’s best beaches, the award-winning Three Cliffs Bay and the salt marsh at Cwm Ivy.

Rainbow over Rhosili
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Rhosili and South Gower Coast 

Breathtaking Rhosili bay, has a three-mile-long sandy beach with beautiful views over the Gower peninsula, and wildlife to spot from the surrounding clifftops.

Rhosili, Swansea

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A view towards Three Cliffs Bay from near Penmaen, with a wide sandy bay visible between headlands and the ocean in the distance on a sunny day
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Penmaen and Nicholaston Burrows 

Discover wildlife and archaeology on a walk through the heathland, sand dunes and clifftops of the burrows, nestled between the award-winning Three Cliffs Bay and Oxwich Bay.

Swansea

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A view across Pennard Cliffs at Gower in Wales, with a small section of the bay and cliffside in the foreground, another sandy bay in the background and the sea on the left of the image.
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Pennard, Pwll Du and Bishopston Valley 

Explore an area rich in history at Pwll Du Bay, with spectacular cliffs, an underground river, ancient woodland and caves where mammoths once lived.

Swansea

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View from the top of Cwm Ivy Tor at Whiteford Burrows, Swansea.
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Whiteford and North Gower 

A tranquil place for quiet enjoyment, birdwatching and walking with extensive dunes and salt marsh and an internationally important feeding ground for wading birds and wildfowl.

Swansea

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Beaches in Pembrokeshire, South Wales

Explore Pembrokeshire’s coastline, from the Blue Lagoon of Abereiddi and St David’s historic landscape, to the popular Barafundle Bay at Stackpole and Freshwater West.

Cliffs and the sea at Abereiddi, Pembrokeshire
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Abereiddi to Abermawr 

A wild stretch of coastline where industry and adventure combine with Blue Lagoon, beaches, rocks and ruins.

Fully open today
Aerial view of Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire
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Freshwater West and Gupton Farm 

Adored by adventurous souls and nature lovers, this wild sandy stretch of coastline is backed by sand dunes and wetland, perfect for wildlife watching.

Pembrokeshire

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The mere with grassy bank above and four young swan pottering about in the water
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Marloes Sands and Mere 

A hidden gem nestled on the very western edge of Pembrokeshire, the Marloes Peninsula combines dramatic coastal scenery with a wealth of wildlife and safe bathing on golden sands.

Pembrokeshire

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A clifftop vantage point with a large stone to the right and view down to the sea below
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St David's Peninsula 

A colourful coastline with beautiful walks and heaps of history, this pretty peninsula has been a cultural hotspot for thousands of years with its Celtic roots and shrine to Wales’s patron saint.

St David's Peninsula, Pembrokeshire

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A coastal view looking south-west towards St Bride's Bay over the ridge-backed peninsula of Dinas Fawr. Skomer Island is visible in the sea in the distance.
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Solva Coast 

Solva’s jutting headlands, gentle valleys and sweeping shores all have a tale to tell, from Iron Age settlements and industry to chilling coastal chronicles, perfect for walking adventures.

Caerfi to Newgale, Pembrokeshire

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Two visitors walk towards the camera along the coastal path on the Southwood Estate, Pembrokeshire. A cove can be seen below them.
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Southwood Estate 

Explore Southwood’s timeless landscape of wooded valleys, floral fields and craggy clifftops. Stretching straight to the sea, this charming coastal spot is full of scenic surprises.

Newgale, Roch, Pembrokeshire

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View across Bosherston Lily Pond from Grassy Bridge at Stackpole, Pembrokeshire with blue skies above grassy water
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Stackpole 

A beautiful stretch of coastline with award-winning sandy beaches, tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich lily ponds, walking trails and watersports.

near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

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View from Penberry on St David's Head at St Bride's Bay, Pembrokeshire, looking north-east towards Strumble Head in the far distance
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Strumble Head to Cardigan 

Pembrokeshire’s walking country, with a rugged and remote expanse of towering cliffs and rocky outcrops, punctuated with coastal paths and soaring sea views.

Strumble Head, Pencaer to Cardigan, Pembrokeshire

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Coastal walks in Wales

A walker standing on the Pembrokeshire coast looking out at the sea.
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Coastal walks in Wales 

Discover the best walks along the Welsh coast, taking in picturesque peninsulas, rugged headlands, quaint hamlets, prehistoric monuments and outstanding wildlife.

Our work on the Welsh coast

View of the coastal village of Porthdinllaen with the sea and waves in the foreground in Gwynedd, Wales
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Our work to combat coastal change in Wales 

Find out how we’re looking after 157 miles of Welsh coastline for future generations, from protecting wildlife habitat to adapting to the challenges of climate change.

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Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

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Gardens and parks in Wales 

Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.

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Castles and forts in Wales 

Step into a medieval fortress with dungeons at Chirk or visit the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle. Discover some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales.

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Houses and buildings in Wales 

Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.

View of Powis Castle, perched above its terraced gardens, Powys, Wales, in autumn.

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A Celtic land with an industrial past steeped in myth, legend, poetry and song. Croeso i Gymru.