Clarach Bay

Bay in Cardiganshire

Wales

Clarach Bay

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on Ysgoldy NW side of the road. It marks a point 15.292m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Clarach Bay is a picturesque coastal village located in Cardiganshire, Wales. Situated just two miles north of Aberystwyth, it offers a stunning bay that stretches for over a mile and is nestled between rugged cliffs and rolling hills.

The bay itself is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, renowned for its pristine sandy beach and clear blue waters. The beach is backed by a beautiful nature reserve, providing a peaceful and natural setting for visitors to enjoy. Clarach Bay is also home to a caravan park, offering accommodation options for those who wish to stay in the area.

The village of Clarach Bay is relatively small but boasts a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Visitors can find a range of amenities, including a café, a pub, and a small convenience store. The area is well-served by public transportation, with regular bus services connecting Clarach Bay to the nearby town of Aberystwyth.

For nature enthusiasts, Clarach Bay offers ample opportunities for exploration. The nearby coastal path provides breathtaking views of the bay and the surrounding countryside, while the nature reserve is teeming with wildlife, making it a haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Overall, Clarach Bay is a hidden gem on the Cardiganshire coast, offering a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful beach getaway. With its natural beauty, welcoming community, and convenient location, it is a destination worth exploring for both locals and visitors alike.

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Clarach Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.434016/-4.0812315 or Grid Reference SN5883. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on Ysgoldy NW side of the road. It marks a point 15.292m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on Ysgoldy NW side of the road. It marks a point 15.292m above mean sea level.
Road into Llangorwen from east
Road into Llangorwen from east
Seat at Llangorwen crossroads
Seat at Llangorwen crossroads
B4572 near Clarach
B4572 near Clarach
B4572 at Clarach
B4572 at Clarach
The road between Clarach and Bow Street
The road between Clarach and Bow Street
Aberystwyth Crematorium Crematorium site above Clarach, opened in 1994.
Aberystwyth Crematorium
Crematorium site above Clarach, opened in 1994.
All Saints Church, Llangorwen, Ceredigion Dating from 1841 it is grade II* listed as one of the first Gothic Revival churches in Britain designed according to the principles of the Oxford movement.
Situated on the B4572.
All Saints Church, Llangorwen, Ceredigion
Dating from 1841 it is grade II* listed as one of the first Gothic Revival churches in Britain designed according to the principles of the Oxford movement. Situated on the B4572.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost to Plas Cwmcynfelin. It marks a point 81.662m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost to Plas Cwmcynfelin. It marks a point 81.662m above mean sea level.
Llangorwen Church All Saints.
Llangorwen Church
All Saints.
North end of Victoria Terrace Looking towards the cliffs from the junction with Queen's Avenue.
North end of Victoria Terrace
Looking towards the cliffs from the junction with Queen's Avenue.
The Northern end of North Beach at Aberystwyth
The Northern end of North Beach at Aberystwyth
Victoria Terrace and the North Beach, Aberystwyth
Victoria Terrace and the North Beach, Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth Promenade Jetty A sunny Bank Holiday weekend. Constitution Hill in the background.
Aberystwyth Promenade Jetty
A sunny Bank Holiday weekend. Constitution Hill in the background.
Looking down Corporation Street, Aberystwyth The town centre of Aberystwyth has many attractive side streets but parking is challenging...
Looking down Corporation Street, Aberystwyth
The town centre of Aberystwyth has many attractive side streets but parking is challenging...
Boots Chemists, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth For the building's history, which includes an 'entertainment hall', a cinema and a museum, see the grade-II Cadw listing (10399 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=10399" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=10399">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Boots Chemists, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth
For the building's history, which includes an 'entertainment hall', a cinema and a museum, see the grade-II Cadw listing (10399 LinkExternal link ).
Seaside apartments, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth
Seaside apartments, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth
On the beach, Aberystwyth style The beach is busy on a roasting (30 C) summer day.   Flats and houses on Marine Terrace and Victoria Terrace stretch into the distance and the funicular cliff railway is just visible to the right.
On the beach, Aberystwyth style
The beach is busy on a roasting (30 C) summer day. Flats and houses on Marine Terrace and Victoria Terrace stretch into the distance and the funicular cliff railway is just visible to the right.
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Clarach Bay is located at Grid Ref: SN5883 (Lat: 52.434016, Lng: -4.0812315)

Unitary Authority: Ceredigion

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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