Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse – Llanddwyn Beach loop from Newborough Warren

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Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse – Llanddwyn Beach loop from Newborough Warren

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Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse – Llanddwyn Beach loop from Newborough Warren

01:55

7.40km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Waypoints

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Parking

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1.54 km

Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island

Highlight • Forest

Just love this walk. You can park next to the beach but you really are missing out if you don’t walk from the main road through the woods to the …

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3.10 km

Tŵr Mawr Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1873, this gorgeous lighthouse no longer shines but it's still a magnificent find when you're walking in the area. Painted bright white, it shares its tapered architecture with …

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3.27 km

St. Dwynwen's Church Ruins and Celtic Cross, Llanddwyn Island

Highlight • Beach

4.26 km

Crossing to Llanddwyn Island

Highlight • Natural Monument

Check the tide times. in deepest bit water comes to waist.

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4.43 km

View of Snowdonia from Ynys Llanddwyn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing on the beach here, you can look across Caernarfon Bay to the peaks of Snowdonia in the distance. As the crow flies, you're only 15 miles (24 km) from …

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4.78 km

Llanddwyn is a pristine golden beach backed by wild sand dunes. It boasts spellbinding views of Snowdonia, Caernarfon and the Llyn Peninsula. There's a path from the beach to the nature reserve at Llanddwyn Island.

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5.97 km

Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the southwest coast of Anglesey is this hidden gem of a nature reserve. Expect golden beaches, sea views, forest walks, cycle tracks and even a dedicated running circuit. There's …

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6.69 km

Llanddwyn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning beach with sand dunes and beautiful views across to the jagged peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia).

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7.40 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

1.90 km

978 m

367 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

10°C

48 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

July 1, 2025,Saint, Sand and Sea Trail Llandwyn Island.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏰

After yesterday, another short hike is planned today. The Saint Sand and Sea Trail is the one to follow, albeit a slightly shortened one. Llandwyn Island is only accessible at low tide, so check the tide times. The scenery is beautiful again. Spotted about five seals again. Found some amazing shells. So much green, the sea, and the landscape with …

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October 21, 2023,Llanddwyn Beach – Tŵr Mawr lighthouse loop from Niwbwrch

Awww thank you!! We absolutely loved the trip 😊😊@Deleted User

April 19, 2025,Niwbwch and the return of the ginger tree monkeys

Ok, they were red squirrels, but they act like monkeys and are kind of gingery

October 4, 2024,Llanddwyn Island Lighthouse exploring

Took a trip out to Llanddwyn Island to see the famous Lighthouse...& cross.
We were a little unsure on the tide times, so downloaded an app.
But they display the daily low / high tide times at the car park.
Hundreds of parking spots for only £2!!! And plenty of woodland & beach to explore while you wait for the …

July 2, 2023,[Anglesey] Traumhafte Ynys Llanddwyn Halbinsel

The conclusion in advance: The tour is an absolute hiking highlight!

Since it is windy and the sand is flying, we start our tour on the forest path and later turn to the beach. It's easy to walk on the wet sand. Shortly before the peninsula, rocks protrude from the sand, which the children are encouraged to climb on.
Continue …

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September 20, 2023,Llanddwyn Beach – Leuchtturm – Runde von Niwbwrch

Nice loop, directly from the beach parking lot (chargeable) to the Tŵr Mawr lighthouse, the island can only be reached at low tide, or for the brave even at high tide, then with wet feet or rubber boots. Impressive views of Snowdonia from Llanddwyn Beach, wonderfully secluded beaches, you could even walk the entire beach north of the island at …

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