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Black Rock Sands is an area of sand backed by dunes, situated at the northern edge of the mouth of Tremadog Bay. The beach is located near Snowdonia National Park and an estuary, providing a unique and scenic environment. Despite its name, the rocks in the area are not actually black.
The beach stretches for approximately 2 miles and is backed by a dune system, which has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can explore rockpools and caverns, and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. A slipway provides vehicular access to the beach, making it popular with families, disabled visitors, and watersports enthusiasts. There are designated bathing and boat launching areas, as well as picnic areas.
Dogs are banned from the central section of the beach but are allowed on the eastern and western sections. Visitors can access shops, places to eat, and a golf club in the nearby village of Morfa Bychan, and additional facilities are available in the town of Porthmadog.
The Morfa Bychan, North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve, is located on the eastern side of the beach, while caves can be found at the western end. The beach is a popular destination for families and offers a range of activities, including sunbathing, picnicking, and paddling in the sea.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 88% |
| Min temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 22mph | |
The tide at Black Rock Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:24 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 7:35 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Slipway
Parking available on the beach.
Restrictions apply.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 15 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road or 28 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 15 miles west as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Morfa Bychan
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH542363
Coordinates: 52°54'18"N 4°10'4"W
Mapcode: GBR 5N.P203
What 3 Words: refusals.buddy.headlight
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: Gwynedd
Parish: Porthmadog
Nearest postcode: LL49 9YP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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