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Harlech Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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The beach is long and sandy, stretching for 9 kilometres and backed by sand dunes.

The area is designated as the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation, Morfa Harlech Site of Special Scientific Interest and a National Nature Reserve.

Harlech Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Friday 29 March

Today
Chance of rain 89%
Max temp. 11°C
(feels like 7°C)
Wind 16mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 41%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 3°C)
Wind 20mph

The tide at Harlech Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 4:37 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:45 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.7°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Harlech Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Harlech Leisure (0.6 miles)
Chwarel Hen Llanfair Slate Caverns (0.7 miles)
Harlech Castle (0.8 miles)
Hufenfa'r Castell (0.8 miles)
Children's Farm Park (1.8 miles)
Adrenalin Addicts (1.9 miles)
Snowdonia Adventure Activities (2.4 miles)
Nantcol Waterfalls (3.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Lower Harlech,

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SH568314

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Gwynedd

Parish: Harlech

Nearest postcode: LL46 2UG

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