Beaches in Rhyl, Clwyd
On the north east coast of Wales in Denbighshire is the seaside town of Rhyl which sits at the mouth of the River Clwyd. It is a popular coastal resort and one of the biggest towns in North Wales which has seen a significant amount of investment and redevelopment in recent years. read more...
The beach guide has 4 beaches listed in and around the town of Rhyl. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Rhyl Beach (0.6 miles)
Until it was developed as a resort in the 1880s, Rhyl was little more than a collection of fishermen's cottages. With the hotels, promenade and seaside entertainment came hordes of visitors from the industrial heartlands of Wales, northern England and the Midlands. As with many of Britain's seaside resorts, Rhyl's heyday has long since gone.…
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Splash Point (Rhyl) Beach (0.7 miles)
Rhyl is a traditional family seaside resort, offering miles of clean, sandy beaches and plenty of amusements and amenities. There is a harbour, a Sea Life Centre and more. The beach at Splash Point, starting around the north end of Old Golf Road, is part of a longer stretch of sand, interspersed with wooden groynes…
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Kinmel Bay (1.9 miles)
Also known as Sandy Cove, Kinmel Bay lies on the western side of the River Clwyd just across the estuary from Rhyl. The sandy beach is a popular spot with summer visitors and is used all year round by watersport enthusiasts. Nature lovers should keep a look out for the occasional grey seal which might…
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Ffrith beach (Prestatyn ) (2.3 miles)
Prestatyn is a holiday resort in North Wales, between the River dee Estuary and Rhyl. It has three sandy beaches, joined by a 4-mile long promenade. The promenade is popular with cyclists and dog walkers. In its heyday the area behind Ffrith Beach has a boating lake and a lively fun fair. Today there is…
Rhyl beaches map
About Rhyl
On the north east coast of Wales in Denbighshire is the seaside town of Rhyl which sits at the mouth of the River Clwyd. It is a popular coastal resort and one of the biggest towns in North Wales which has seen a significant amount of investment and redevelopment in recent years.
Rhyl was once an elegant Victorian resort, popular with affluent day trippers from Liverpool and Manchester, attracted by the clean seaside air and coast. Along the seafront are plenty of traditional beach shops, while the Carneddau Mountains can also be seen from the beach. The Drift Park joins the seafront to the town centre with its promenade that boasts a waterpark with paddling pool with fountains, playgrounds, miniature golf and an open air theatre.
One of the main landmarks in Rhyl is the Sky Tower which soars 250 feet (90m) above the town on the West Parade. This is where you'll also find the Rhyl Children's Village theme park. On the East Parade is the Rhyl Sun Centre which is an indoor leisure centre, and the SeaQuarium with its array of aquatic life to explore, while next to it is the Pavilion Theatre which often shows various comedy and contemporary theatre.
A popular attraction is the Marine Lake, which is a 12 hectare reservoir which opened in 1895. The only original attraction from its Victorian past is the Rhyl Miniature Railway which travels around the lake. Close to Rhyl is Bodelwyddan Castle and Park with its 40 acres of historic grounds featuring trails, woodland walks and orchards.