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Black Rock Sands

Beach in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Black Rock Sands

Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd Early evening at the beach at Morfa Bychan.
Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd Credit: Rebecca A Wills

Black Rock Sands is a stunning beach located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated on the northern coast of the Llyn Peninsula, it stretches for approximately two miles and is renowned for its vast expanse of golden sand. The beach is surrounded by picturesque dunes and offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and the Snowdonia mountains.

Black Rock Sands is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, attracting visitors throughout the year. The beach is exceptionally family-friendly, with its vast open space providing ample room for activities such as beach sports, picnics, and kite flying. During low tide, the beach transforms into a paradise for walkers and explorers, as the receding waters reveal hidden rock pools teeming with marine life.

The beach is easily accessible, with a large car park adjacent to the sand, allowing for convenient parking. It also boasts excellent facilities, including public toilets, cafes, and ice cream vendors, ensuring visitors can enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable day out.

Black Rock Sands is not only a haven for sun-seekers and water enthusiasts but also a designated area for vehicles. This unique feature allows visitors to drive their cars onto the beach, creating a distinctive experience for those who wish to enjoy the sand and sea from the comfort of their own vehicles.

Overall, Black Rock Sands offers a combination of natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and convenient amenities that make it an idyllic beach destination for individuals and families alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 52.909281/-4.1825641 or Grid Reference SH5336. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd Early evening at the beach at Morfa Bychan.
Morfa Bychan, Gwynedd
Early evening at the beach at Morfa Bychan.
Bins on the beach Cars can drive onto this beach and the council has provided litter bins to help users keep it clean
Bins on the beach
Cars can drive onto this beach and the council has provided litter bins to help users keep it clean
Crossing Craig Ddu The Coast Path detours round the north of Craig Ddu but there is a path here nearer the sea, it just needs a little bit more care
Crossing Craig Ddu
The Coast Path detours round the north of Craig Ddu but there is a path here nearer the sea, it just needs a little bit more care
Black Rock Sands A wide flat beach, backed by dunes. The name comes from the crag at the western end of the beach. This is a beach which allows cars, and there's still plenty of room for everyone else.
Black Rock Sands
A wide flat beach, backed by dunes. The name comes from the crag at the western end of the beach. This is a beach which allows cars, and there's still plenty of room for everyone else.
Craig Ddu Craig Ddu (Black Rock) is a craggy headland between Criccieth and Morfa Bychan. Another headland with Criccieth Castle on it can be seen in the distance.
Craig Ddu
Craig Ddu (Black Rock) is a craggy headland between Criccieth and Morfa Bychan. Another headland with Criccieth Castle on it can be seen in the distance.
West side of Graig Ddu near Criccieth Graig Ddu (Black Rock) taken from the Llŷn Coastal Path, part of the Wales Coast Path, between Criccieth and Porthmadog
West side of Graig Ddu near Criccieth
Graig Ddu (Black Rock) taken from the Llŷn Coastal Path, part of the Wales Coast Path, between Criccieth and Porthmadog
Black Rock Sands looking north-west to Graig Ddu The Sands (beach) are named after Graig Ddu (Black Rock) behind the blue and white van. The beach is about 3 kilometres in length and lies between Criccieth and Porthmadog. Vehicles are permitted on the beach. Sand dunes extend along the landward side of the beach and are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Llŷn coastal path, part of the Wales Coast Path, follows the beach.
Black Rock Sands looking north-west to Graig Ddu
The Sands (beach) are named after Graig Ddu (Black Rock) behind the blue and white van. The beach is about 3 kilometres in length and lies between Criccieth and Porthmadog. Vehicles are permitted on the beach. Sand dunes extend along the landward side of the beach and are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Llŷn coastal path, part of the Wales Coast Path, follows the beach.
Black Rock Sands looking south-east The Sands (beach) are named after Graig Ddu (Black Rock) at the north-west end of the beach. The beach is about 3 kilometres in length and lies between Criccieth and Porthmadog. Vehicles are permitted on the beach. Sand dunes extend along the landward side of the beach and are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Llŷn coastal path, part of the Wales Coast Path, follows the beach. The mountains in the distance form the southern part of the Snowdonia National park.
Black Rock Sands looking south-east
The Sands (beach) are named after Graig Ddu (Black Rock) at the north-west end of the beach. The beach is about 3 kilometres in length and lies between Criccieth and Porthmadog. Vehicles are permitted on the beach. Sand dunes extend along the landward side of the beach and are designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Llŷn coastal path, part of the Wales Coast Path, follows the beach. The mountains in the distance form the southern part of the Snowdonia National park.
Black Rock Sands Looking across Tremadoc Bay towards Criccieth Castle.
Black Rock Sands
Looking across Tremadoc Bay towards Criccieth Castle.
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands The hill in the distance is Moel-y-Gest, 263 m (863 ft).
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands
The hill in the distance is Moel-y-Gest, 263 m (863 ft).
Black Rock Sands at Tremadoc Bay
Black Rock Sands at Tremadoc Bay
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands
Sand dunes at Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Lane leading to Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Lane leading to Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Western end of Black Rock Sands Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Western end of Black Rock Sands
Black Rock Sands (Traeth Morfa Bychan) is a large beach on the northern side of Tremadoc Bay (Bae Tremadog), it takes its name from a large headland rock on the western edge of the beach. Unusually, you can drive and park on the beach.
Graig Ddu (Black Rock) This rocky headland, 50m (164 feet), gives its name to the nearby Black Rock Sands.
Graig Ddu (Black Rock)
This rocky headland, 50m (164 feet), gives its name to the nearby Black Rock Sands.
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Black Rock Sands is located at Grid Ref: SH5336 (Lat: 52.909281, Lng: -4.1825641)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Traeth y Graig Ddu

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