Llanrhystud

Llanrhystud bathing water is popular with both tourists and residents alike. The beach faces north west into Cardigan Bay and is backed by a shingle bank leading down to a sandy beach at low tide. This beach is approximately 1 km long. The beach is accessed by a single land track and limited parking is available. The Ceredigion coastal path runs along the beach. The beach is backed by agricultural land and the village of Llanrhystud. There are two large caravan parks nearby, one of which has a private sewage treatment plant. The other is connected to mains sewer. The Afon Wyre enters into the sea approximately 0.5 km north of the Llanrhystud bathing water. This watercourse can receive storm effluent from the Llanrhystud sewage treatment works during heavy rain. The treated effluent from this sewage plant is pumped away to coastal waters of Llansantffraid, some 2 kms to the south. Natural Resources Wales's designated sample point is located to the centre of the beach.

From the Natural Resources Wales profile.