Another of the world's notable nudist beaches...
Morfa Dyffryn Nudist Beach, Gywnedd, N Wales UK
Google map here.
Description:
Morfa Dyffryn nudist (naturist) beach forms part of the northern end of the majestic Barmouth Bay beach. It is a beautiful spot, consisting of 1 km of fine golden sand gently sloping to the clean, clear ( if sometimes chilly ) waters of the Welsh coastline. The beach is backed by acres of sand dunes, Morfa Dyffryn is considered by many to be Britain's best nudist beach.
Directions:
- Drive north out of Barmouth on the A496
- After 4 miles you'll come to Talybont. Proceed through the village and over a narrow bridge.
- Just after this bridge you'll come across a road on the seaward side next to a small chapel, signposted ‘Treath Beach'
- Turn down this road ( actually a lane - very narrow in parts)
- One mile down you'll come to toilets, beyond which is a free car park. This has height barriers which makes it unsuitable for van/campers etc
- From the car park follow the marked path through the dunes for about 1 mile to the nudist beach.
- ALTERNATIVELY, nudists may want to turn right at the toilets and drive into the Dyffryn Seaside Estate and park there. It is a shorter walk to the nudist beach, but the Estate may make a nominal charge in high season.
Nearest air / rail links.:
The Welsh Coast railway line from Barmouth to Porthmadog runs just inland from the beach, with stops at Dyffryn Ardudwy and Llanbedr.
Also the Shrewsbury-Machynlleth-Pwllhei railway stops close to the beach.
Facilities:
None on the beach itself, but there are shops and a pub at the nearby Dyffryn Seaside Estate. There are public toilets at the car park.
Camping and caravanning is available nearby at Benar Beach Caravan Park.(mostly textile, but with a small nudist area), and tents and small campers at "Glyn's Field"( on the right of the road to Dyffryn Seaside Estate, off the side road down from the A496 on the edge of Dyffryn Ardudwy.)
Disabled
A boardwalk runs from near the National Park Car Park through the dunes to the beach to allow disabled access, although it is still a long but level trek over hard sand from there to the nudist section. The board walk is also good for cyclists.
Designation:
Official since 2000
Who goes there:
Up to 500 nudists on a sunny Sunday in summer , including a substantial homosexual community who tend to congregate at the northern end. The main nudist beach attracts a good mixture of couples, families and singles.
Other nearby attractions:
For directions, links and more information to all the following attractions, see our Morfa Dyffryn map here.
Snowdon:
Snowdon is the highest mountain in England and Wales.
Centre for Alternative Technology:
Machynlleth.
Demonstrating practical ways of dealing with some of the most serious challenges facing our planet and the human race, such as climate change, pollution and the waste of precious resources.
Caernarfon Castle.
Castle Ditch, Caernavon
Mighty Caernarfon is possibly the most famous of Wales's castles. Its sheer scale and commanding presence easily set it apart from the rest, and to this day, still trumpet in no uncertain terms the intention of its builder Edward I.
Ffestiniog Railway Co.
Porthmadog, Gwynedd,
A must for railway enthusiasts. The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the World - being founded by an Act of Parliament in 1832.Over the last fifty years, the Ffestiniog Railway has become a leader in railway preservation and is now one of Wales' top tourist attractions.
Lloyd George Museum
Criccieth, Gwynedd
Discover the life and times of David Lloyd George, the cottage bred boy who became Prime Minister during World War 1.
More information:
The beach can attract several hundred naturists in summer during fine weather , mostly from North Wales and North West England, although visitors from mainland Europe are frequent..
Although the official designation was resisted by some local residents, complaints of indecent exposure and related behaviour have markedly decreased since 2000. The naturist section of the beach is now clearly marked by signs at both ends. Some naturists complain that the official section is too small - the traditional naturist area was 1,6km (1 mile) in length.
GoNudist says...
Although Morfa Dyffryn nudist beach suffers, like most UK beaches, from the attentions of a small number of voyeurs and other undesirables, it is large enough for most genuine nudists to enjoy themselves without problems. Families may want to avoid the northern end of the beach which is gay orientated.
It's certainly a contender for the title of the best nudist beach in Britain, but, be warned - the breeze can be chilly, even in summer.
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