Tan-y-Bwlch, Aberystwyth, Nature reserve at Pen Dinas coastal area, Aberystwyth, Wales.
The 100-acre Tan-y-Bwlch reserve combines shingle beaches, coastal paths, and hillsides near the meeting point of Rheidol and Ystwyth rivers.
The site includes remains of an Iron Age hillfort on Pen Dinas and a memorial cannon commemorating the 1815 Battle of Waterloo victory.
The reserve's Welsh name, meaning 'under the pass', reflects the local linguistic heritage and geographical features of this coastal location.
The Wales Coastal Path provides direct access to the reserve, with year-round dog-friendly beaches and parking facilities at postcode SY23 1BU.
Rock pools along the shore reveal marine life while the elevated position offers views across Cardigan Bay and the river confluence.
GPS coordinates: 52.39420,-4.08243
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:18
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