Shell Island Beaches
Bathing
Shell Island has three bathing beaches. Two small bathing beaches that are
only available when the tide is out and the main Bathing beach at the south end
of the 'island' that runs for 6 miles down to Barmouth. 
The
South bathing beach is backed by fine sand dunes. The north beach is known as
the dinghy beach as it is possible to launch small dinghies from it. The small
central beach is the quietest and nestles amongst the rocky foreshore unnoticed
by most people. In high summer these bathing beaches are probably the most
popular private beaches along the coast.
Shell Beaches
The shell beach runs for most of the length of the 'island'. The rocky
forshore helps to retain the shells from being washed further along.
Estuary
The Estuary is a varied beach made up of mudflats, marsh, sanddune and
streams. It becomes very much a popular place for children to explore.
Fishermen, find bait. Ornithologist discover the area is rich in bird life. The
Estuary when the tide is ideal for sailboards, canoes and dinghies.