Parking & Facilities at Mwnt

Mwnt has a good size car park which is part gravel and part grass. Payment is required to park here, but it’s free for NT members. You may find some sheep in the car park, so just be aware when opening the doors with dogs. There are toilets, bins and water by the café. The path to the café is tarmac and doesn’t involve any steps, however the path is moderately steep. The café sits above the beach and is a great spot to enjoy a drink or snack. There is no wheel chair access to the beach, and access to the beach is via a lot of steps.

Beach Environment & Safety

Mwnt beach is a hidden sandy cove surrounded by cliffs and hills on all sides, the land at the back of the beach is clay and does suffer from the occasional land slip during or after extreme weather, but it’s nothing worry about, and only a potential hazard if you sit right at the foot of it. Even on it’s busiest days, there is space for everyone to enjoy. Although it is considered a sheltered cove, it does still get big waves during periods of big swell, and the beach is not patrolled by Lifeguards so please double check the area for any hazards, sea conditions or weather warnings.

The steps down to the beach are quite steep and run along side a steep river/waterfall. There is no handrail so please take care when going up and down.

Check the Mwnt tide times before visiting. Mwnt Tide Times & Weather.

Things to do at Mwnt

Apart from the beach, Mwnt church (Eglwys y Grog) and the conical hill (Foel y Mwnt) are both well worth visiting. The church is a very simple yet very picturesque white church dating back to the 14th century, and featuring some items from the 12th or 13th century. The church sits above the beach and at the foot of the conical hill of Foel y Mwnt. No visit here is complete without cambering to the very top and enjoying the panoramic views over Cardigan Bay.

Food & Drink at Mwnt

Mwnt Café is a seasonal takeaway only café situated just a short walk from the car park, and set above the beach. A few tables are available to use, otherwise there are plenty of grass areas and walls to sit on and enjoy your food and drink. The café offers hot and cold drinks, ice cream, sandwiches, rolls, pastries and plenty of snacks. It also offers a collection of beach toys, games and essentials. If you’re looking for a pub or restaurant, the Cliff Hotel or Flat Rock Café in Gwbert are the closest, or in the other direction the Ship Inn Aberporth is well worth a visit. Both Gwbert and Aberporth can be walked to along the Wales Coastal Path.