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Borth is a seaside village 5 miles north of Aberystwyth. Two miles further north is Ynyslas which is a large sand dune and beach area. Both places have excellent golden sand beaches.

Click here for a map of Both. See this site's map page for details on printing the map. On the map:

• The coloured road running from the top of the map is the B4353 to Ynyslas, it joins the A487 at Tre'r-ddol.
• The coloured road following the railway line off the bottom right of the map is the B4353 to the A487 near Bow Street.
• The coloured road from the bottom centre of the map is the B4572 to Aberystwyth. This offers excellent views over Borth and the Dyfi (Dovey) Estuary.

Tourist Information

The Tourist Information Centre is near the railway station (see map), but is only open April to September. Phone: 01970 871174.

For more information try this Borth website.

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Parking

Parking is free. The car parks are:

• Next to the sea by the turning for the B4572.
• There is a large car park on the opposite side of the road to the car park above.
• You can park off the road under the sea wall above the tourist information centre marked on the map.

Information last reviewed: 7th/9/06.

Borth Animalarium

This is a small zoo (see map for its location). Despite its size it has a wide range of animals, good outdoor play areas for small and larger children and a small cafe. The children can also buy food to feed the animals. The paths are buggy friendly. The zoo's location is quite exposed and most of the exhibits are outside. Surprisingly therefore, this is a popular place when the weather is not so good. For more details see the Borth Animalarium website (phone 01970 871224).

Information last reviewed: 11th/7/06.

Beaches

• When the tide is out all of Borth has excellent golden sand beaches.
• When the tide is in (see photo 1) there is usually still some sand by the turning for the B4572. There is also some rock-pooling here.
• Ynyslas. This is about two miles north of Borth along the coast, right on the estuary of the river Dyfi (Dovey). Here you will find golden sand beaches what ever the tide. This is also an excellent beach to hunt for shells or fly kites. From Easter to September the public toilets are open but you may have to pay to park.

Click here for tide tables.

Information last reviewed: 7th/9/06.

Playgrounds

There is a small enclosed playground next to the village/community hall. This is on a side road running inland, just up the map from the turning for the B4572. This is a good playground to practice balancing.

Information last reviewed: 7th/9/06.

Shops and Eating

There is very limited shopping in Borth. The shops are between the turning for the B4572 and the Tourist Information Centre. There is a grocers near to the Tourist Information Centre and a large "Nisa" by the turning for the B4572.

There are cafes amongst the shops and a further chip shop a 100 yards up the map from the Tourist Information Centre.

Information last reviewed: 23rd/9/06.

Toilets

• By the turning for the B4572. This is of good quality and there is a nappy changing room.
• Opposite the Tourist Information Centre (good). There are separate nappy changing facilities.

Information last reviewed: 23rd/9/06.

Disclaimer: This site is based on the author's experiences with his own children and therefore the advice may not be applicable to other children. The comments provided are the author's own opinions and should be treated as such. The author does not accept any responsibility for any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use of this site.