Top 10
s e h c a e B There is no better place to be than on a North Wales beach in glorious weather! Here are our ten favourites – how many can you visit this summer?
Russell Watson (© Simon Fowler)
Talacre As with most stretches of glorious beach, Talacre can get pretty busy during the height of the summer, but don’t worry because
Llanddwyn Beach
Talacre offers plenty
Llanddwyn beach, on the isle of Anglesey, offers rolling
of room for everyone, with miles of golden sand backed by
dunes and impressive views of the Snowdonia National
beautiful dunes. The perfect family beach (even the dog is
Park, Caernarfon and the Llyn Peninsula. Llanddwyn isn’t
welcome), the area surrounding Talacre is a Site of Special
technically an island as it is attached to the mainland at all
Scientific Interest (SSSI) meaning that there’s plenty to
but the highest tides, so make sure that you have your tide
explore when you get bored of digging sandcastles. The Point
timetable with you! Llanddwyn is part of the Newborough
of Ayr lighthouse, which was built in 1776, is synonymous
Warren National Nature Reserve, which is accessed via a
with Talacre – in fact you’re unlikely to see a picture of the
path, and the nearby forest has great footpaths – making
beach without this landmark.
Llanddwyn beach an ideal destination for walkers.
Black Rock Sands
Barmouth
If you want to get sporty on the beach, then
Barmouth Beach sits on
Black Rock Sands is the destination for you.
the idyllic west coast in the
As well as the usual runners and dog walkers,
Snowdonia National Park
the lovely flat sands are ideal for cycling
and has a harbour area
so you’ll see plenty of people out and about
crossed by the impressive
on two wheels on the impressively wide
Barmouth Bridge which
beach. Unusually, cars are also allowed onto
marks the beginning of the Mawddach Estuary. The large
the sand here – although there is a charge
beach is very popular with families and entertainment, such
in the summer – meaning that it is a great
as donkey rides and bouncy castles, pops up here during the
spot for launching motor boats and jet ski’s.
summer. A long promenade is perfect for that afternoon stroll,
Alternatively you can use your vehicle to pack
while the town of Barmouth – with its independent collection
up everything you need for a fantastic day out
of shops, cafes and ice-cream parlours – is just a stones
as you’ll always have it close to hand. Fancy a
throw away.
picnic anyone?
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