Nudist Beaches: Wales & North Western England
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Gwynedd: Morfa Dyffryn - OFFICIAL BEACH
Morfa Dyffryn is probably the best naturist beach in the UK. It's
situated on the Welsh coast between Barmouth and Harlech. It's a two
hour drive from Chester and the West Midlands, and a three hour drive
from Manchester and Liverpool.The Barmouth Bay beach stretches from
Barmouth in the south to Morfa Dyffryn in the north and is about six
miles long. Morfa Dyffryn, the naturist section, is situated in the
northern quarter of this beach and is about 1km long. Dyffryn is a
beautiful beach, with fine golden sand and clear water. On fine sunny
Sundays in the summer up to 500 naturists can be found using it. The
northern 20% of Dyffryn is used by a homosexual community. This area is
probably best avoided by families. The main naturist beach is used by
singles, couples and families. One of the beauties of Dyffryn is that
is it large enough to accommodate all sections of the naturist
community.
Directions: This description assumes you are driving north out of
Barmouth town along the A496 (the coast road). Almost exactly four
miles from central Barmouth along the A496 you'll come across the tiny
village of Tal-y-bont. Drive through Tal-y-bont and over a narrow
bridge. Just after this bridge you'll come across a road down to the
beach. This road, next to a small chapel, is sign posted 'Traeth Beach'
('traeth' is Welsh for beach). Follow this road down to the car park.
Morfa Dyffryn, the naturist section, is about a one mile walk north up
the beach from the car park. Near to this car park is a second car park
at the Dyffryn Seaside Estate. Naturists are better using this second
car park as it is closer to the naturist section. NB: be sure not to
turn off to the coast before Tal-y-bont. If you take the earlier road
down to the beach you'll be faced with a three mile walk to the
naturist section - a common mistake by first time visitors.
Facilities: There are none on the beach but there is a general store at
the Dyffryn Seaside Estate. There are no problems with water quality.
The water at the naturist section is clear and clean.