Newborough Beach & Forest
Traeth Llanddwyn / Coedwig Niwbwrch
Anglesey’s longest golden beach, backed by pine forest and dunes and home to red squirrels; the starting point for Llanddwyn Island.
Newborough Beach (Traeth Llanddwyn) stretches for several kilometres, backed by a forest of Corsican pines planted in the mid-20th century to stabilise the sand, and by the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve. The woods are one of the few places in Britain where red squirrels live, and there are well-marked forest trails and cycle routes. On clear days you can see Snowdon and the Llŷn Peninsula. The beach is free, while the forest car park charges per visit. It is ideal for sandcastles, dog walking, cycling and picnics; the sea can be swum in during summer but is fairly cold. Allow 1.5–3 hours; it is often combined with Llanddwyn Island.
Opening hours
Open all day (paid parking)
Nearby sights
- Llanddwyn Island
- Anglesey Sea Zoo
- St Cwyfan's Church
- Barclodiad y Gawres
- Bryn Celli Ddu
- Rhosneigr
- Plas Newydd
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll