Red Wharf Bay
Traeth Coch
A wide tidal bay on the east coast that exposes large expanses of sand at low tide, with a seaside pub and coastal path that are popular with visitors.
Red Wharf Bay (Traeth Coch) is a broad bay on Anglesey’s east coast. At low tide it exposes around 25 square kilometres of sand and mudflats, an important habitat for wading birds and wintering waterfowl, and it is also designated a site of special scientific interest. In the small village by the bay is the long-established Ship Inn seaside pub, along with cafés, and the Anglesey Coast Path runs along the bay, letting you walk north to Benllech or south towards Penmon. After low tide, keep watch: the tide returns very quickly, so do not walk too far out. Allow 1–2 hours; admission is free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Benllech Beach
- Moelfre
- Din Lligwy
- Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
- Britannia Bridge
- Menai Suspension Bridge
- Beaumaris Gaol
- Plas Newydd