Porth Meudwy

You'll find this tiny cove tucked away on the Llŷn Peninsula, just a short drive from Pwllheli. It's proper remote - the kind of beach where you might have the whole thing to yourself on a grey Tuesday morning, which is exactly the point. The walk down takes a few minutes through coastal scrub, and then you're facing a crescent of golden sand backed by steep cliffs. The water's cold but clear, and there's barely a soul about compared to the tourist beaches further down the coast.

Walkers and families after something genuinely quiet will love it here. The cliffs offer decent views along the peninsula, and if you're into rock pools there's enough geology to keep you occupied for an hour or so. It's not long - you can cover the whole beach in twenty minutes - but the isolation is the real draw. No deckchairs, no ice cream vans, no crowds.

There's no facility infrastructure to speak of, so pack what you need. Summer's obviously better, though winter storms here are properly dramatic if you're into that kind of thing. The nearby glamping sites at Glampio Coed and Treheli Farm are well-positioned for exploring this whole stretch of coast - you could easily spend a few days working through the quieter beaches without ever hitting the main tourist trail. Porth Meudwy works best as part of that bigger picture rather than a destination in itself.