Surfers enjoy the sunset in Barmouth in late July 2024 (Image: Marie Byfield) Move over Newquay, there's a new contender for the title of the UK's "surf Ccpital" and they're bringing hard evidence to the crest of the wave. A study by GO Outdoors has showered Barmouth with top honours as Britain's best surfing spot, leaving other west Wales coastal areas riding high in its wake. Located close by, Borth snagged the prime position for kayaking, while Aberystwyth's North Beach crashed into third place for surfing supremacy.
Rhosneigr on Anglesey also made a splash at number eight. When it comes to paddleboarding, the Mawddach Estuary took third place with Harlech Beach not far behind in fifth. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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