Barmouth Beach

The long sandy beach is situated below a rocky outcrop on the north bank of the Mawddach Estuary, with the seaside village of Fairbourne situated on the opposite south bank. The beach lies within the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation. To the south of the beach is the Mawddach Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, whilst the hillside behind the beach is designated as the Barmouth Hillside Site of Special Scientific Interest. The water quality sample point is located opposite the North Avenue by the Marwyn Hotel.

Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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