Aberystwyth South Beach

About Aberystwyth South Beach

Aberystwyth's South Beach runs from the castle headland to the harbour, with shingle sections and the separate Harbour Beach beyond. It's the easiest Welsh sea glass beach to reach by train. Finds are occasional rather than reliable, but the old harbour and town supply a steady trickle of glass.

Sea glass at Aberystwyth South Beach

Mostly green, brown and white, with blue, aqua, amber and turquoise occasionally and cobalt, black, lavender and red rarely. Work the castle-headland end of South Beach at low tide, then the Harbour Beach shingle between the harbour walls and marina.

Visiting Aberystwyth South Beach

Getting there

Aberystwyth station is in the town centre, a short walk from the seafront.

Parking

Pay car parks at Maesyrafon (SY23 1PL), Park Avenue (SY23 1PG) and New Promenade (SY23 1JU); charges 8am–6pm.

Toilets

Around the promenade and harbour area, with more in the town centre.

Safety

Check the tide times before you go and head out on a falling tide, so you're never cut off. Keep away from the bottom of cliffs, wear sturdy shoes on rocks, and only take sea glass and other man-made rubbish: pebbles, sand and shells should stay on the beach.