Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth

Tan-y-Bwlch ( translates to Under the pass/gap) beach near Aberystwyth, Wales, has a nature reserve. The majority of which is located in the village of Penparcau. The area was designated in 1999 following a public meeting which attracted more than 100 local people. The 100-acre (0.40 km2) site contains the old hill fort of Pendinas. Owned by Ceredigion County Council (Welsh: Cyngor Sir Ceredigion) it is the largest Local nature reserve in the Dyfi Biosphere. The Wales Coastal Path runs along the top of the shingle beach.

For Tan-y-Bwlch near Maentwrog, see Tan-y-Bwlch, Maentwrog.
Afon Ystwyth. Looking upstream from just where the Ystwyth joins the Rheidol and then enters the sea. On the left is Pendinas Hill and on the right is Tanybwlch Beach


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