Best Swimming Locations in Wales

Discover the top locations across Wales for swimming, from the rugged mountains of Snowdonia to the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast.

Why Choose Wales for Swimming?

  • Three stunning National Parks: Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire Coast, and Brecon Beacons
  • Over 870 miles of coastline for water-based activities
  • World-class facilities and experienced guides
  • Rich cultural heritage combined with outdoor adventures

Aberaeron

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Popular features: Water Sports, Outdoor, Indoor

Aberavon

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Aberbargoed

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Abercarn

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Aberdare

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Abergavenny

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Abergele

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Abersychan

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Abertillery

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Aberystwyth

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Amlwch

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Ammanford

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Bala

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Bangor (city)

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Bargoed

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Barmouth

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Barry

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Beaumaris

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Bedwas

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Bethesda

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Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Blaenavon

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Blackwood

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Blaina

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Brecon

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Bridgend

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Briton Ferry

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Brynmawr

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Buckley

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Builth Wells

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Burry Port

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Caerleon

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Caernarfon

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Caerphilly

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Caerwys

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Caldicot

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Cardiff (city)

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Cardigan

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Carmarthen

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Chepstow

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Chirk

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Colwyn Bay

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Connah's Quay

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Conwy

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Corwen

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Cowbridge

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Criccieth

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Crickhowell

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Crumlin

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Cwmbran

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Denbigh

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Dolgellau

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Ebbw Vale

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Ferndale

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Fishguard

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Flint

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Gelligaer

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Glynneath

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Goodwick

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Gorseinon

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Harlech

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Haverfordwest

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Hay-on-Wye

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Holyhead

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Holywell

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Kidwelly

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Knighton

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Lampeter

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Laugharne

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Llandeilo

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Llandovery

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Llandrindod Wells

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Llandudno

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Llandudno Junction

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Llandysul

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Llanelli

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Llanfair Caereinion

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Llanfairfechan

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Llanfyllin

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Llangefni

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Llangollen

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Llanidloes

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Llanrwst

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Llantrisant

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Llantwit Major

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Llanwrtyd Wells

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Llanybydder

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Loughor

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Machynlleth

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Maesteg

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Menai Bridge

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Merthyr Tydfil

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Milford Haven

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Mold

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Monmouth

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Montgomery

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Mountain Ash

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Narberth

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Neath

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Nefyn

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Newbridge

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Newcastle Emlyn

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Newport (city)

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New Quay

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Newtown

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Neyland

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Overton-on-Dee

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Pembroke

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Pembroke Dock

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Penarth

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Pencoed

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Penmaenmawr

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Penrhyn Bay

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Penrhyndeudraeth

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Pontardawe

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Pontarddulais

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Pontypool

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Pontypridd

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Port Talbot

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Porth

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Porthcawl

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Porthmadog

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Prestatyn

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Presteigne

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Pwllheli

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Queensferry

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Rhayader

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Rhuddlan

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Rhyl

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Rhymney

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Risca

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Ruthin

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St Asaph (city)

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St Clears

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St David's (city)

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Saltney

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Senghenydd

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Shotton

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Swansea (city)

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Talbot Green

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Talgarth

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Tenby

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Tonypandy

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Tredegar

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Tregaron

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Treharris

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Treorchy

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Tywyn

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Usk

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Welshpool

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Whitland

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Wrexham (city)

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Ystradgynlais

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Ystrad Mynach

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