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This small, picturesque National Trust beach, backed by steep grassy cliffs, is on the Lleyn peninsula, north of Aberdaron. It’s known as ‘Whistling Sands’ based on the sound when you walk over the gleaming sand.
Owned by the National Trust, Penbryn lies between Tresaith and Llangrannog, two other popular coves linked by the Wales Coast Path and a network of quiet wooded lanes. Dark Skies Discovery Site
The beach is rated as one of the best beaches in Britain but involves a fairly long walk to reach it. There is excellent car parking that is free to National Trust Members.
An old fishing village near Morfa Nefyn perched on the end of a thin ribbon of land stretching into the Irish Sea.
A sandy bay in the shadow of the steep Mynydd Tir-y-Cwmwd headland near Abersoch.
Broadhaven South is a beach located 1 mile south east of the village of Bosherston on the edge of the Stackpole Estate in South Pembrokeshire.
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.
Mwnt is a haven for wildlife, one of the best places in Ceredigion to spot dolphins and always popular for days out on the beach.
Wide, sandy and backed by an extensive system of dunes, Freshwater West beach is a surfer’s paradise.
This is one of Pembrokeshire's most beautiful beaches, often described as the 'Jewel in the Crown'. The beach is backed by dunes and trees and is owned and managed by the National Trust. The beach is accessible only by the Coastal Path.
Lydstep is a charming sand and shingle beach which enjoys an idyllic setting with dramatic views overlooking Caldey Island and backed by wooded cliffs.
Criccieth Traeth y Marine is a sandy beach with pebbles that stretches away towards Pwllheli.
Porth Trwyn beach near Llanfaethlu is a quiet sandy bay backed by dunes.
Situated below the Great Orme limestone headland, Llandudno West beach looks over Conwy Sands.
West Angle Bay is located on the western end of the Castlemartin peninsula about a mile west of Angle village.
A small delightful pebble beach on the northwest coast of Anglesey.
Originally a hidden village above the old port, Llangrannog is now a popular beach and together with Cilborth immediately to the north, provides a favourite destination for families on days out, beach holidays and with surfers.
