Aberystwyth sea front

Mid-Wales > United Kingdom

Aberystwyth seafront stretches from the north end of North Beach south to the harbour mouth. It contains sand beaches, rocks, a beach pier and breakwaters.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 13 February 2020

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Description

There are several nice birds to view, like Purple Sandpiper, Ruddy Turnstone and Eurasian Oystercatcher. Including a well-known Common Starling murmuration.

Details

Access

Easily accessible on foot, with the town's facilities nearby.

Terrain and Habitat

Beach , River , Sea , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Sandy , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Extra info

If it's the right season for murmurations, wait until dusk.

Seafront fish and chips are worth trying (mind the gulls).

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Map

Top 5 birds

1. Purple Sandpiper
(Calidris maritima)

2. Common Starling
(Sturnus vulgaris)

3. Rock Pipit
(Anthus petrosus)

4. Ruddy Turnstone
(Arenaria interpres)

5. Eurasian Oystercatcher
(Haematopus ostralegus)

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