Cwm Tydu Beach

Cmtydu Cove is accessed by a narrow road that follows the valley of the babbling little river Tydu (or the Ffynnon Ddewi as it is also known) down to the sea. The beach is of sand and stone with rocks and grassy hills rising on either side, and fresh water pools are formed by banks of shingle interrupting the flow of the stream. At low tide the caves in the ancient Silurian-period cliff rocks can be explored - once the secret haunt of pirates and smugglers. There is a car park and toilets nearby. An old lime kiln can be seen at the top of the beach (restored by the National Trust) harking back to the days when sailing ships would land their cargoes of limestone and culm (a type of fuel) here. It is reported that a First World War German submarine surfaced in the cove and obtained fresh water supplies from the river. From late summer onwards, Atlantic grey seals can sometimes be seen basking with their pups on Cwmtydu's rocks (seals have notably used the beach as a nursery for their young.) There is more information about Cwm Tydu and the area on the owners website.

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