Traeth Morfa Bychan / Black Rock Sands

No. 3290 of 3,435 in Eryri (Snowdonia), No. 71 for family, No. 1130 for views. Nature, 12.5 km from Beddgelert, just outside Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

A beach known in Welsh as Traeth Morfa Bychan and in English as Black Rock Sands.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Best months
June, July, Augustoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Glan y Mor Camping ParkStay, 12 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkCamping
Black Rock Sands Camping & TouringStay, 12 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkCamping
Ty’n Llan CampsiteStay, 7.6 km from BeddgelertCamping
Haven Greenacres Holiday ParkStay, 12 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Ship9.9 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Costa9.7 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Bae Borth Deli11 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Dylan's Restaurant13 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Porthmadog Maritime Museum9.9 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Y Ganolfan Arts Centre9.8 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Theatr Ardudwy17 km from BeddgelertArt and galleries
Glaslyn Leisure Centre9.3 km from Beddgelert, just outside the parkRainy day