Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest

Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest

Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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  • jpcheshire1615
    Wilmslow, United Kingdom563 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing beach and walk
    Newborough must be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The views over to the Llyn Peninsula are stunning. The walk to Llandwyn Island is a contrast with the main beach itself. We come every time we visit Anglesey. This time we arrived then the tide was in. We had our picnic while waiting for the tide to go out a little so that we could walk across to the island get across without paddling. The walk to the lighthouse at the end is amazing. We think we saw some seals on the rocks but didn't have our binoculars with us and so couldn't be sure. There are notice boards giving some of the history of the place. It is hard to imagine theat the ruined church was once a wealthy pilgrimage site. The car park can get full in the summer but on a weekday in May it was fine. The toilets are well maintained and were clean. There was an ice-cream van. The car park entrance is no longer manned. There is a number plate recognition system in place. We paid £6 and were there several hours which we thought was very reasonable.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 May 2024
  • AJ351
    42 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place except for dog invasion!!
    Lovely walk along the beach and continued on to walk the blue route around Llanddwyn Island. What an amazingly beautiful place with lots of points of interest. It was also lovely to see so much wildlife such as seals, cormorants, shags and oystercatchers etc. However it would have been much nicer if people actually obeyed the rules on the numerous signs stating that dogs are not allowed on the island from May to September. We visited in June and a large number of people seemed to have completely ignored this. It was quite distressing to see dogs running into the sea disturbing seals and seal pups nearby and to hear ringed plovers calling alarms with dogs running around in their nesting areas. Why a large number of dog owners seemed to think that the rules didn't apply to them was just shocking to see.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 June 2024
  • rz0dcr
    Sheffield, United Kingdom343 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Fantastic place to spend the day on the beach or just walking/cycling
    What a fantastic place this is if you want to spend the day at the beach or go walking/cycling. There is plenty of parking either in the forest or near the beach (it's a 15 min walk from the forest to the beach so not the end of the world if it's really busy. Parking is : £2 for the first 2 hours 40p for every additional 20 minutes £7 maximum charge per day We were there to walk to Ynys Llanddwyn, which is a great little island you can walk around . It's worth noting that it can be cut off in high tides you should check tide times before starting this route. We were there in the afternoon and high tide was 9pm or something. It's not a difficult walk at all and great for all ages/ablilities. There are showers and toilets in the beach car park but I couldn't see anywhere to purchase drinks or food so if you are they for the day come prepared. Some people had a bbq going in the car park which looked like a great idea.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 June 2024
  • Lisa H
    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning long sandy beach
    Stunning beach with interesting 20 minute walk, from our chosen car park - one of a few, to get there. Amazing dunes, salt marshes and Welsh ponies close to coastline. Quite empty at one end for late morning on a Saturday in August.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 August 2024
  • David P
    Wiswell, United Kingdom7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perhaps the best beach in Anglesey?
    We visited on a (rare) sunny day in August 2024, it was busy but the beach is huge and it didn't feel crowded. There is a large car park behind the beach, we were lucky and got a spot straight away but it fills up very quickly. The beach and surrounding woodland is spectacular with views across to the mountains of the Llyn peninsula across the water. Beautifully natural setting and idyllic for kids.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 August 2024
  • Karen
    Rayleigh, United Kingdom11 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful day out spoiled by car park exit arrangements
    A lovely place for a day out but spoiled by the exit car park arrangements. It took us over an hour to reach the one barrier. Many cars filled with families having had a wonderful day but having to wait so long to start their journey home.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 28 August 2024
  • Kathy S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Newborough Forest & Beach
    Visiting this beach is always the highlight of my regular trips to Anglesey. But every time I visit there is always an issue on leaving the carpark with the payment machine. I visited Friday 6th September and queued for nearly an hour to get out. The queuing was due to people having difficulties with the payment machine. Cards not being accepted. This needs to be sorted as it is very frustrating after a relaxing time spent strolling on the beach and taking in the spectacular scenery, to then be faced the annoyance of queuing unnecessarily.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 7 September 2024
  • themilnes
    58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely day in a very well-managed, clean and beautiful area
    After reading about Newborough Forest in a 'Nature of Anglesey' book, we decided to pop there while we were having a holiday on Anglesey. The book told us what we might be able to see whilst there, so we turned up with a bit of a wish list! We went to visit the island first, which was a lovely walk with beautiful scenery. Then we headed into the forest where we were thrilled to see a red squirrel, ravens, a couple of hooded crows and even some lizards. Brilliant! Of course, you have to be quite patient and we went into areas where there weren't many other people which probably helps, but there is lots to see and the forest is lovely in its own right. We were also impressed at how clean the area was in general. I don't know if there is an efficient army of people keeping it clean or if people visiting are actually well-behaved and don't drop litter but it was lovely to see it largely unspoilt by discarded litter. We only came across one can and a plastic bag, both of which we picked up. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable day with beautiful scenery and wildlife. The forest seems really well managed.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 17 September 2024
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Cerianne W
Cirencester, UK67 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Beautiful place to explore!

Car park has picnic benches and a 'kiosk' style cafe, surrounded by beautiful forest which we didn't get chance to explore. Pay at exit barrier which can create a bit of a queue if it's busy and people aren't prepared.

The beach is huge, sandy and clean, perfect for kite-flying, sandcastles and all sorts of family fun.

We walked from the car park to the tip of Llanddwyn island (check tide times, they're displayed on a board in the car park too) and back, which was a 6km round trip in total. However, even my 3 yr old walked the whole way as there was so much to see and spot along the way.

Llanddwyn island is stunning. If we hadn't had little ones with us, I could have happily wandered around for a while!

Highly recommend if you're in the area - allow a full day to explore and enjoy it.
Written 21 August 2022
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Nig G
4 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Natural Resources Wales car park fees (2022): £2 for the first 2 hours, 40p for every additional 20 minutes. £7 maximum charge per day. Between 5pm and 9am the following day, a height barrier is put in place to prevent vehicles over 2 metres high from entering the car park (but all vehicles can still exit in this period). Pay on exit by machine, automatic number plate recognition.

About 6km to walk along the beach, go around Llanddwyn Island and return. 1.5 hours of brisk walking, but allow more time as there's places to explore and to savour. If the charming, cottage museum is closed, you can still look through the windows to see inside.

It becomes an island at High Water time on the fortnightly big Spring tides (very roughly, a 9.5m tide or more, at Liverpool). If on the island in that period, you might have to paddle, wade, or wait a while to get back.... more tricky if it's very windy with waves swirling around. It's a popular spot in summer, especially on a sunny day, but it's still a memorable, atmospheric place to visit.
Written 1 June 2022
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Dave W
Coalville, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
This place is absolutely stunning and possibly my favourite place on earth. There is ample parking and easy access to the beach and Forest from the main car park. HOWEVER the method of leaving needs to be reconsidered. A machine with number plate recognition logs you as you enter, but you pay as you depart, NOT in the car park. Consequently I spent 40 minutes yesterday queuing to get out! It made no difference to my charge as I had achieved the daily maximum, but for those there for a shorter time the cost is £2 for the first hour, plus 40p for every 20 minutes thereafter. The queuing, whilst frustrating in itself could also add to your cost. Exit needs to be reconsidered urgently.
Written 14 August 2023
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Phil D
9 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Llanddwyn is a fabulous place. A trek to the tip of the island at low ride is well worth the effort - stunning geology.

The only downside is that parking charges are done by a single, automated number plate recognition machine. The charge of £2 for several hours was very reasonable, but it took ALMOST AN HOUR to get out due to the enormous vehicle queue!
Written 13 August 2023
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hopehousecottage
Worcester, UK539 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Family
Saint Dwynwen, Welsh patron saint of lovers, was a daughter of a 5th century king. The story goes that she was in love with a chap who rejoiced in the name of Maelon Dafodrill but for various complicated reasons was unable to marry him which made her a bit miffed. In an attempt to get over her miffedness she prayed to God that she would fall out of love and God, as is his wont, sent an angel to see Dwynwen and give her a potion. Dwynwen slipped this potion to Maelon and it turned him to ice. This strikes me as though either God was having one of his little jokes or the angel picked up the wrong bottle from the potion cabinet because I struggle to see how this particular divine intervention was ever going to help the situation? Anyway, God sees that his little prank may have gone a bit too far and grants Dwynwen three wishes in reparation. She wishes Maelon be defrosted, that God be nice to all lovers in future and that she remains unmarried. She then promptly leaves home and moves to a tidal island at the bottom left hand corner of Anglesey where she builds a church and spends her life being a generally good egg.

The island that now bears her name Ynys Llanddwyn is a truly, truly beautiful place. It would also be truly peaceful we’re it not for the RAF who insist on filling the sky with all manner of noisy aircraft at regular intervals throughout the day. It takes a bit of effort to get here - the walk along the beach from the forestry car park takes a good 30 minutes and there are a lot of visitors to the beach that never make the effort.

Once here you’re greeted by sparkling white pathways (made from crushed seashells) meandering through beautiful dunes populated by ground nesting birds and wild ponies. In the middle of the island are the remains of St Dwynwen’s church and at the island’s tip the twin lighthouses (that don’t have lights) of Tŵr Mawr and Tŵr Bach (literally big and little tower), a couple of old lifeboat houses and a row of former pilots cottages (harbour pilots, not the RAF type). The beaches are beautiful, the water crystal clear, the views across the sea to the mountains of Snowdonia fabulous and, when we’re were there at least, the peace and tranquility (when the aircraft are elsewhere) utterly magnificent. We saw a school of dolphins larking about offshore from Tŵr Mawr and, as we bimbled our way along the shore a couple of grey seals bobbed up to say hello. Lush, as they say in these parts.

The car park and beach can get very busy at peak times so head here off season if you can. We came midweek and not during the school hols and almost had the place to ourselves. The sun shone too so God was still smiling down on St Dwynwen, which is nice.
Written 7 July 2022
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Elin M
41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
Incredibly beautiful unspoilt beach and photogenic island.

Follow signs for Llanddwyn beach and after you pass the barrier it’s another 5 minutes down to the car park but worth the trek .
No facilities other than the car park, toilets (which close early, I think at about 5) and an ice cream van on the sunniest and busiest days.

We enjoyed the walk to the island and back but beware of the tide. Signs recommend that you avoid trying to cross two hours either side of the high tide. We were cutting it a bit fine trying to come back around 90 minutes before- got our feet wet coming back but water was warm so no drama! 10m later and it would have been waist deep or possibly swimming conditions. Or stuck on the island for a few hours) ; not so bad, horses there for company).

I also did the parkrun here on Saturday morning followed by a swim in the sea- highly recommended
Written 13 August 2022
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EstherHosking
Chatham, UK78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Friends
Essential visit! Long, winding road heads to a carparks in the forest or to the beach at the end.
Huge forest to cool off in if the beach gets too hot or for walks. These are well signposted from the car park and at least one is l accessible to wheelchairs.
Massive sandy beach at low tide with water warming up in the late afternoon. Loads of space and shallow water. Public toilets in carpark shut at 5. There was a snack van and ice cream van in the carpark and there are free water refills. Parking is £7 a day payable at the barrier on exiting.
Lovely views too!
Written 11 August 2022
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Peter.C
1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
We visited this beach on Sunday 31/7 and was amazed to see so many dogs running around freely on the beach. The owners please be aware that you may know the dog is friendly but others do not, especially children. Keep a look out for dog poo as we also found this to be a problem.
It is a beautiful beach with stunning scenery but we will not be returning. A real Shame.
£2 per car then 40p every 20 minutes up to a max of £7. Pay on exit. All automated by ANPR. We did'nt see any staff.
Written 6 August 2022
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Chic
Chester, UK56 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Beautiful sandy beach with plenty of parking. Bit disappointed that the "full parking " signs were out around Newborough. Luckily we ignored them on our second attempted visit, as there were loads of spaces available. ANPR cameras as you enter. Parking charges are then calculated as you leave. Pay via a machine, cash or card and then the barrier opens.
Considering a full day parking is £7, I expected that the toilets would have handwash, paper towels and loo roll. Clearly I was wrong.
Written 22 July 2021
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Cheryl R
London, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
How could I come here and not write a review! Newborough Beach is absolutely stunning. We arrived at 10am to the Car Park entrance where we paid £5 to enter for the day, we then drove down to the beach car park which at this time was around half full. The car park had toilets, ice cream van and a food truck. We then walked upto the beach which took a few minutes. (If the car park had been full its a fair walk from the village)
And the beach is Sandy! A few rocks floating about which makes great sand castle making! Its 1.30pm now as I write this and its busy but not heaving. The views of the mountains are just simply something else!
Now the thing which tops this place off for us is the walk/ run/ cycle paths in the woods. There is also a light house to walk down to. We will most definitely be back to visit here.
Written 30 August 2020
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