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Kinmel Bay, also known as Sandy Cove, is situated approximately 2 kilometres west of the River Clwyd, within a long sandy stretch of beach extending over 8 kilometres from Kinmel Bay to Llanddulas. The bay boasts a fine north-facing sandy beach backed by a narrow promenade and Kimmel Dunes nature reserve. The beach has a large tidal range and is gently sloping from the low tide mark to the high tide pebbled area.
The sandy beach at Kinmel Bay is a popular spot with summer visitors and is used all year round by watersport enthusiasts. Nature lovers can spot the occasional grey seal offshore, as well as skylarks, kestrels, and various wading birds. The beach is accompanied by a narrow promenade that passes the Kinmel Dunes Nature Reserve, providing a habitat for maritime plants such as sea holly, rest harrow, and bird's foot trefoil.
The beach benefits from a large car park with toilets, and in summer, a beach kiosk is open along the promenade. An Asda supermarket is located nearby. Dog walking restrictions are in place from May to September, and dogs must be kept on leads within the nature reserve.
The Kinmel Dunes Local Nature Reserve and the North Wales Coast Path run parallel to the beach, offering opportunities for walking and nature exploration. Visitors can enjoy a coffee on the beachfront, and the beach extends to Horton’s Nose Nature Reserve and the Clwyd Estuary. While watersports like kitesurfing, windsurfing, and canoeing are popular, there are no lifeguards on duty. For yachting and fishing, visitors can head to Kinmel Bay's harbour.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Kinmel Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:43 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:54 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is FREE parking available for over 100 cars.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned daily.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Bodelwyddan Castle & Park (0.7 miles)
Knightly's Fun Park (0.9 miles)
Rhyl Miniature Railway (1 miles)
The Cob & Pen (1.7 miles)
Pro Kitesurfing School (2 miles)
Locked In North Wales (2.9 miles)
Rhuddlan Castle (3.1 miles)
Manorafon Farm Park (3.4 miles)
St. Margaret's Church (3.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Towyn
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SH983806
Coordinates: 53°18'47"N 3°31'39"W
Mapcode: GBR 3ZT3.2Z
What 3 Words: last.transfers.coach
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: Conwy
Parish: Kinmel Bay and Towyn
Nearest postcode: LL18 5ED
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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