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Clarach South Beach

(Clarach bay)

Ceredigion, Wales


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Clarach South Beach, situated in Cardigan Bay, Wales, is a picturesque sand and shingle beach that offers stunning coastal walks, scenic views, and a range of activities for visitors.

Clarach South Beach is located approximately one mile north of Aberystwyth, within Cardigan Bay. The beach is a westerly facing, sand and shingle beach, measuring around 500 metres wide, and is sheltered by steep shale cliffs on either side. The beach is part of a popular holiday village and is used by bathers, watersport enthusiasts, and walkers.

The beach offers lovely views of the bay, and there is a possibility of spotting seals, porpoises, or dolphins out in the surf. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks, including a nature trail connecting Clarach Bay and Aberystwyth, which provides panoramic views across Cardigan Bay. A scenic cliff-top walk over Constitution Hill offers stunning views over Ceredigion Bay, while a longer inland footpath via Llangorwen passes through a nature reserve.

The beach has a car park, toilets, and a small shop for refreshments. During the peak summer months, the beach is lifeguarded. Nearby Aberystwyth has a range of attractions, including the ruins of a 13th-century castle, shops, and places to eat and drink.

Clarach South Beach is adjacent to the Ceredigion Coast Path and the Wales Coast Path.

Bay Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Friday 18 September

Today
Chance of rain 93%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 18°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 60%
Min temperature 17°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Clarach South Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:48 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Llangorwen

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SN587836

Coordinates: 52°25'57"N 4°4'46"W

Mapcode: GBR 8S.MS5M

What 3 Words: communal.smart.sculpting

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Ceredigion

Parish: Tirymynach

Nearest postcode: SY23 3DL

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