Nudist Beaches: Wales
BeoWolf
Nudist beach reports posted to a web site I found:
Anglesey: Newborough Warren/Malltraeth Bay, S of Aberffraw Newborough
Warren is also a nature reserve. The beach itself is of fine, golden
sand, backed by dunes. On-shore winds from the Irish Sea can be a
problem at times. It is said that naturists used to gather in an area
to the south of the car park, midway between Llanddwyn Island and
Abermenai Point, but increased numbers of textile beach-goers forced
them to move to remoter parts of the beach. From the Menai Bridge on
the A5, take the A4080 south to the village of Newborough (Niwbwrch).
>From there, a road, signposted "To the Beach / Traeth" leads south to a
car park on the coast, approx. 2 miles. This Forestry Commission road
is subject to a toll but this does cover a car parking fee. Walk from
the car park on to the beach and head north towards the rocky outcrop
at Llanddwyn Island. Beyond this lies Malltraeth Bay and the area used
by naturists. The walk from the car park is two to three miles in
total.
Gwynedd: Porth Neigwl (Hells Mouth), Llanengan, Lleyn Peninsula
Carmarthenshire : Swan Lake Bay west of Manorbier, Pembroke
Cefn Sidan beach, Pembrey Country Park nr Llanelli ('Pembrey
Forest')The beach is clean sand, backed by the trees of Pembrey Forest
and is a beautiful location for nude sun and sea bathing. However, swim
with caution, as there may be unpredictable currents at certain states
of the tide. From Llanelli or Carmarthen take the A484 to Pembrey, west
of Burry Port. There is a car park at the Pembrey Country Park. From
there, walk out to the coast and head west along the beach for about 20
minutes until you reach the section used by naturists.
West Glamorgan Gower Peninsular - Whitford Burrows and Rhossili Bay.
Whitford Burrows and Rhossili Bay are located on the western end of the
Gower peninsula, west of Swansea in South Wales. The Gower my be
reached from the eastbound M4 via Swansea and the A4118 . For Rhosilli,
turn right on to the B4247 just beyond Knelston. Whitford Burrows are
located to the north and you should aim to get to Llanmadoc, via the
A411 / B4271 or alternatively by way of the B4295 from Gowerton. Once
at Llanmadoc, park and walk along a track leading in a NW direction to
the coast. Follow the path past 'Cwm Ivy Farm' downhill and just before
you reach the beach turn right in front of a wooded area and follow the
path which takes you past a cottage and parallel to the beach. After
about 20 minutes walk, a path turns left down to the sea reaching the
beach by way of the dunes.
West Glamorgan Gower Peninsular - Graves End, Pwlldu Bay
West Glamorgan Traeth, Southerndown, nr. St Brides Major
Freashwater, Pembrokeshire
I went to ths beach because it was far enough south to be peeping out
from under the cloud line to be in sunshine. This is a popular beach
and easy to get to by car so not particularly recommended. However, 90%
of people were in the half of the area close to the entrance of the
beach and ten percent were at the far end. There was a big gap in the
middle. I scouted for evidence of people descending the dunes from the
houses at the back and chose a spot under a gorse hedge and
strategically placed myself in the first tier of dunes where I
advertised my presence by greating a modesty-break using a towel along
the grassy humocks with my clothes on a bag. People are respectful of
others on a beach and though many walked along the beach I was left on
my own, though I was cautious to lie down and keep my shorts handy.
Some poor chap beyond me and much higher up in the dunes like an eagle
in his eyrie was unlucky when 3 girls (15-16??) having a whale of a
time climbing and skidding down dunes managed to climb above him! I
think they got a surprise but they just giggled about it to themselves.
The chap then moved off - possiblerepercussions of 3 pubescent girls
don't bear thinking about. They seemed to know what I was doing but
were friendly enough to smile as they passed to leave the beach.
experience seems to tell me that people don't mind if they 'know' whats
going on and can ignore it i.e. naturists don't make the beach no go.
Also, it is often the shock factor that causes the problem because
people do not know how to handle it.
Whitford Bay
I arrived here late on Sunday, about 7.30pm, beautiful sunset about to
start. I missed the turning before the pines but was greatly pleased
with the beach and loads of space. Straight ahead were some signs of
life but they seemed to be hiding(?) so I veered right assuming the
more remote the better. After a hundred yards od so I got brave enough
to 'lose the drawers' as anyone would have needed binoculars to see me
that far across oceans of flat sand. (note there can be all sorts of
flotsam on the beach so watch where you walk). I walked a fair way out
so headed further towards the sea and then back to the south- west
keeping away from the island of dunes but at the SW end then climbed
the last dunes where I think I was almost spotted by a family of three
way up on the hills behind the beach. I stayed lower down in the dunes
and then walked back to the path before re-discovering the 'drawers'.
Great to walk in such open expanses. Two other things to note are that
a lot of the beach area here is National Trust who tolerate discrete
naturism on their beaches - hopefully my safari was okay??? I noticed
two people led a group of five horses from the back of the dunes onto
the beach so people may arrive from anywhere - it is such a great place
to explore.
Swan Lake Bay, Manorbier
Firstly, thanks for the information on your site. Secondly, I visited
this site in early July 2003 and was initially disappointed as it
seemed wide open to view from the coastal path. The shale and grit
beach has little sand but despite this I explored some flat rocks to
either side of the beach which could be more discretely used. Anyone
would know though if they walked to either side. To the left of the
beach my map shows that after the rocks there should be a more secluded
beach facing thhe west. I didn't explore this as it seemed a long way
over the rocks and there was no way of knowing if it would be worht it.
Despite being a Sunday in July with warmish bright weather there really
weren't too many people walking the coast path or on the beach itself.
This must in part be due to the poor access. The local lanes are single
track and unmarked and access is down a rough unmarked farm road
(Eastmoor farm) and a steep slope down (and back up) to the sea. So
secluded it isn't but it could easily work if you tuck yourselves in by
the headlands and out of season/sundays could be idyllic. Once a few
people had gone I consoled myself with a walking 'streak' back across
the bay. Naturist use seems to depend upon how bold you are! I have
visited the beach on many occasions. On most of these visits there was
a regular gentleman who tucked himself in a secluded corner of the
beach close to the adjacent section that is only accessible at low
tide. However, a the other end of the beach where most people come over
the cliffs I have seen naturist families, couples and singles who are
tolerated by the "textiles" without any problems. These naturists have
been known to walk unclothed from their pitches to the sea without
adverse comments. This is tolerance indeed, - and how civilized! The
attitude here is very relaxed. I have seen singles, couples and
families nude on this beach - in amongst the textiles! Nobody seems to
mind even when the naturists go for a walk along the beach or into the
sea.
Morfa/Kenfig Beach
This is a long and mostly empty beach with high dunes and some shingle.
It can be reached from Kenfig Nature Reserve carpark - it is safe to
park up here as the carpark is busy with dogwalkers, rangers etc. The
beach is located about a mile and a half over sandy moorland. Head down
the Sker point and then turn right (when looking at the sea) and walk
to the emptier secluded dunes. Your only neighbours will be other
naturests, the odd fisherman and some hunky surfers (at Sker point).
Take water, food etc, and even on the windiest day the dunes offer some
shelter to bathe. This beach is really worth the trip as you can spend
the entire day naked, swimming or walking in the dunes and parts of the
reserve. The beach is currenly frequented by single males between the
ages of mid-twenties to much older, but the atmosphere is generally
polite and friendly.
nudist beach
i like the beach at dyffryn nr barmouth it clean and i just love it
there My husband and i go there most weekend in the summer