Llanddwyn Island, the island of love, famous for the celebration of lovers. St Dwynwens day, the Welsh equivalent to St Valentine’s Day, 25th January. It’s also THE MOST stunning place you will ever see.
The walk starts at the car park for Newborough Warren. Which costs £5.00 for parking but does have some great amenities. Toilets, food van and plenty of parking spaces.
There are dog restrictions during the summer months, so dogs are not allowed on the beach past a certain point due to nesting birds, but after October 1st dogs are allowed all over. The walk takes you either through the woods or across the beach…. Either way the view is undeniablely the best view. Mount Snowdon dominates the view, against the azure blue waters of the Menai. There is a vast expanse of sand which grows as the tide goes out making it possible to gain access to Llanddwyn Island.
Both of our dogs loved this walk as it had a mixture of forest, sand, rocks, hills and then some. The gates are iconic on the island and once through them it’s completely magical. Shell paths lead the way to abandoned churches and lighthouses. The pilot cottage have recently been used in a local TV program showing how life was is 1900. There are so many little coves with stunning beaches where you are completely alone. Lovers visit the island on January 25th and propose to their loved ones near St Dwynwen Well, I couldn’t imagine a more romantic place.
This is, for me, the most picturesque place on earth. It feels so free and my two dogs loved it. As it is tidal do keep an eye on the time and know the tides. We managed to spend quite a few hours, had a picnic and explored.
Can’t wait to go back.
Isle of Anglesey 