Clarach Bay
bay in Ceredigion, Wales
Clarach Bay (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈklaraχ]) is a small bay on the coast of Ceredigion, Wales, to the north of Aberystwyth, where the Afon Clarach flows into the sea. It is home to multiple caravan parks, the biggest being Clarach Bay Holiday Village and Aber Bay Holiday Park. The coastal paths runs from Aberystwyth to Borth via Clarach.
Holiday Parks
Clarach is popular in the summer months as a holiday destination due to its holiday parks.
Clarach Bay Holiday Village is the largest holiday park in Clarach. It offers caravans, lodges and chalets for owners and visitors as well as many facilities such as: an indoor pool, club, restaurants, mini funfair, gym, arcade and shop. The holiday village is all located on the southern side of the Afon Clarach.
Aber Bay Holiday Park (previously known as Glan-Y-Mor) is the largest holiday park on the northern side of the Afon Clarach. The park offers caravan and lodge stays for owners and visitors. The park was taken over by Allens Caravans in 2017 who renamed it to Aber Bay in 2022.
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