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Black Rock Sands has claimed more vehicles as three cars were wrecked by the fast tide in days - locals urge drivers to heed warnings at the notorious Welsh beach.
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Treacherous beach claims tens of thousands worth of motors in days

Charlie Watton
Last updated: June 16, 2025 11:08 am
Charlie Watton Published June 16, 2025
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The camper van was soaked by water after being left on the shore. (Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)
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Britain’s most treacherous beach claimed tens of thousands worth of motors in just days.

Two camper vans and a VW Beetle all succumbed to the waves at the sandy beauty spot.

Locals were stumped, claiming drivers should heed warning notices.

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But the incoming tide continued taking its toll at scenic Black Rock Sands near Porthmadog, with expensive consequences.

On Sunday, 8 Jun, a VW camper van was swamped after being parked on the sand.

Black Rock Sands has claimed more vehicles as three cars were wrecked by the fast tide in days - locals urge drivers to heed warnings at the notorious Welsh beach.
The VW camper van was soaked by water after being left on the shore. (Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)

Then on Friday, 13 Jun, another campervan suffered the same fate.

And a day later, the white convertible Beetle also got soaked after being submerged.

Black Rock Sands has claimed more vehicles as three cars were wrecked by the fast tide in days - locals urge drivers to heed warnings at the notorious Welsh beach.
The white convertible Beetle was soaked by water after being left on the shore. (Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)

It reappeared the next morning.

Black Rock Sands is one of the few beaches in North Wales onto which cars can drive.

But its gentle shelf means the tide comes in fast.

Waterlogged sand quickly traps vehicles and, without help, there’s little chance of escape.

Black Rock Sands has claimed more vehicles as three cars were wrecked by the fast tide in days - locals urge drivers to heed warnings at the notorious Welsh beach.
The signage in the area where the incident happened. (Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)

Local Kevin Gibson said drivers often get caught out.

“The local council charges people £8.00 to park cars,” he told Need To Know.

“It’s one of the very few beaches which you can drive on.

“It’s very popular.

“People don’t take notice.

(Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)

“When they drive on the beach, they are warned not to drive past warning signs of soft sand and fast tide.

“Unfortunately, we are seeing cars get caught out all too often as the warnings are ignored.”

“I do feel sorry for the people, it is a shame for them.”

Kevin Wardlaw, who spotted the campervan, said: “I can see how easy it could be for people to get caught out, but the signs are there.”

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Black Rock Sands has claimed more vehicles as three cars were wrecked by the fast tide in days - locals urge drivers to heed warnings at the notorious Welsh beach.
The camper van was soaked by water after being left on the shore. (Jam Press/Kevin Gibson)

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