Newborough beach and Llanddwyn Island
Along a huge beach to a tidal island of lighthouses and legends, with Eryri across the water.
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 19 m
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About this walk
Newborough beach and Llanddwyn Island is an easy 5.6 km out-and-back walk with 40 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Newborough beach car park (grid reference SH 405 632).
Newborough beach runs for miles along the south-west coast of Anglesey, backed by dunes and pine forest, with the mountains of Eryri across the strait. At its end is Ynys Llanddwyn, a narrow tidal island of rocks, coves and two lighthouses, with the ruins of a church to St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
The island is cut off for a short time around high tide. Return along the beach or through the forest.
Route
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The beach and island
Walk along the beach to Llanddwyn Island, explore it, and return.
Summit
On the way
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Twr Mawr Llanddwyn LighthouseLighthouse · 300 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Newborough beach and Llanddwyn Island take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.6 km route, which has 40 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Newborough beach car park (grid reference SH 405 632). Pay car park at the end of the forest road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Newborough village, 3 km away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Firm sand, then rocky and grassy paths on the island.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Check the tide times before you go. Ground-nesting birds use the dunes and shore in spring: keep dogs on a lead where signs ask.
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