Barkby Beach

Beach in Flintshire

Wales

Barkby Beach

Groyne on Barkby Beach
Groyne on Barkby Beach Credit: John H Darch

Barkby Beach, located in Flintshire, Wales, is a picturesque stretch of coastline renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. Situated along the Welsh coast, this sandy beach offers visitors a peaceful and idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

The beach is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, attracting those seeking relaxation and outdoor activities. With its clean and well-maintained sands, Barkby Beach provides ample space for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely strolls along the shore. The beach's gentle slope makes it ideal for swimming, while its calm waters ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the stunning coastal views and the abundance of wildlife that can be found in the surrounding area. Barkby Beach is home to a diverse range of bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers. Seals can occasionally be spotted offshore, adding to the area's appeal.

Facilities at Barkby Beach include ample parking, public toilets, and nearby shops and cafes, ensuring visitors have everything they need for a comfortable day out. The beach is easily accessible, with a well-maintained footpath leading from the nearby village of Flint.

Overall, Barkby Beach offers visitors a serene and unspoiled coastal experience, making it the perfect destination for those seeking relaxation, natural beauty, and a connection with nature.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Barkby Beach Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.350559/-3.382205 or Grid Reference SJ0884. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Groyne on Barkby Beach
Groyne on Barkby Beach
Clubhouse, Prestatyn Golf Club
Clubhouse, Prestatyn Golf Club
Shore Road, Gronant Looking north, heading for Presthaven Holiday Camp and the beach
Shore Road, Gronant
Looking north, heading for Presthaven Holiday Camp and the beach
Static caravans at Presthaven Beach resort There are thousands of statics along the coast between Gronant and Talacre
Static caravans at Presthaven Beach resort
There are thousands of statics along the coast between Gronant and Talacre
Path into Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve The dunes have been designated a SSSI as they provide an important habitat for a variety of important plant and animal life. Marine flora found here includes sea holly, marram grass and rare dune fescue.  Also here are natterjack toads, lizards and North Wales’ only breeding colony of little terns.
Path into Gronant Dunes Nature Reserve
The dunes have been designated a SSSI as they provide an important habitat for a variety of important plant and animal life. Marine flora found here includes sea holly, marram grass and rare dune fescue. Also here are natterjack toads, lizards and North Wales’ only breeding colony of little terns.
View over Gronant Nature Reserve Snow-capped Eryri plainly visible on a beautiful January morning
View over Gronant Nature Reserve
Snow-capped Eryri plainly visible on a beautiful January morning
Path through Gronant Dunes After a hard night's frost, the grass in the shade is still frozen hard
Path through Gronant Dunes
After a hard night's frost, the grass in the shade is still frozen hard
Calm sea, Barkby Beach The tide is in so just a pebble beach. Gwynt y Mor Wind Farm on the horizon
Calm sea, Barkby Beach
The tide is in so just a pebble beach. Gwynt y Mor Wind Farm on the horizon
Notice near steps leading to the beach at Barkby Beach
Notice near steps leading to the beach at Barkby Beach
Remains of brick structure at The Warren
Remains of brick structure at The Warren
Coed Bell Cemetery Coed Bell cemetery near Gronant
Coed Bell Cemetery
Coed Bell cemetery near Gronant
Coast off Prestatyn View from the coastal path out to sea near Prestatyn holiday camp
Coast off Prestatyn
View from the coastal path out to sea near Prestatyn holiday camp
Peugeot Dealer
Peugeot Dealer
Bodnant Infants School The original Victorian building is supplemented by low cost additional classrooms seen on the right.
Bodnant Infants School
The original Victorian building is supplemented by low cost additional classrooms seen on the right.
Nant Hall Hotel A popular venue for weddings and holidays.
Nant Hall Hotel
A popular venue for weddings and holidays.
Gronant Village centre at Gronant, local public house the Gronant Inn and Post Office
Gronant
Village centre at Gronant, local public house the Gronant Inn and Post Office
Barkby beach Barkby beach at Prestatyn leading to Gronant sand dunes
Barkby beach
Barkby beach at Prestatyn leading to Gronant sand dunes
Barkby beach boardwalk The boards leads over the sand dunes down to the beach
Barkby beach boardwalk
The boards leads over the sand dunes down to the beach
Show me another place!

Barkby Beach is located at Grid Ref: SJ0884 (Lat: 53.350559, Lng: -3.382205)

Unitary Authority: Denbighshire

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Traeth Barcbi

What 3 Words

///loft.lads.clinking. Near Gronant, Flintshire

Nearby Locations

Traeth Barcbi Barkby Beach

Related Wikis

Prestatyn Castle

Prestatyn Castle is a motte and bailey castle in Prestatyn, Wales, built in 1157 on land granted to the Norman lord Robert Banastre by King Henry II of...

Gronant

Gronant is a village in Flintshire, Wales, about 2 miles east of Prestatyn. The population, as measured by the 2001 census, is 1,595, living in 697 households...

Bastion Road

Bastion Road, also known as Bastion Gardens, is a football stadium in Prestatyn, Wales. It is currently used for football matches and is the home ground...

Big Pool Wood

Big Pool Wood is a Nature reserve located near Gronant, Flintshire, Wales. The site is part of the Dee Estuary SSSI & SAC due to the unique wildlife and...

Prestatyn railway station

Prestatyn railway station on the North Wales Coast Line serves the town of Prestatyn in North Wales. The station was built on the Chester and Holyhead...

Prestatyn Chapel Street railway station

Prestatyn Chapel Street railway station was the first stop on the Dyserth branch line (now a footpath). It was the only station on the line to have a level...

Prestatyn

Prestatyn is a seaside town and community in Denbighshire, Wales. Historically a part of Flintshire, it is located on the Irish Sea coast, to the east...

RAF Prestatyn

Royal Air Force Prestatyn or more simply RAF Prestatyn is a former Royal Air Force radar post situated near Prestatyn, in Denbighshire, north-east Wales...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.350559,-3.382205
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3502072/-3.3762535
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3502142/-3.3769421
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3500804/-3.3776872
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3499342/-3.3782574
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3494564/-3.3800293
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3490827/-3.3815034
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3484016/-3.3839687
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.3477659/-3.3866774
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3478335/-3.3870374
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 53.3478357/-3.3875416
Viewing Platform
Layer: 1
Tourism: viewpoint
Lat/Long: 53.3499333/-3.3766292
Little Terns
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 53.349709/-3.3766757
Shelter
Bench: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3497406/-3.376721
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Barkby Beach?

Leave your review of Barkby Beach below (or comments, questions and feedback).