Malltraeth Bay

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Malltraeth Bay

Edge of Newborough Forest, Llanddwyn Bay Sands Credit: Brian Deegan

Malltraeth Bay is a picturesque bay located on the southwest coast of Anglesey, a beautiful island in North Wales. It is situated between the villages of Malltraeth and Aberffraw, offering visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the Irish Sea.

The bay is known for its expansive sandy beach, which stretches for approximately 6 miles. This makes it an ideal spot for leisurely walks, beachcombing, and sunbathing. The beach is backed by sand dunes and grassy areas, providing a peaceful setting for picnics and relaxation.

Malltraeth Bay is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The nearby Cefni Estuary and Newborough Forest attract a wide variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, curlews, and cormorants. The bay is part of the Malltraeth Marsh Nature Reserve, which is home to many rare and endangered species, such as the Natterjack Toad and the Marsh Fritillary butterfly.

The bay is also steeped in history and culture. It was once an important shipping port, and remnants of its maritime past can still be seen today. The nearby village of Malltraeth features a 19th-century tidal mill, which has been restored and now serves as a visitor center.

Overall, Malltraeth Bay offers visitors a combination of natural beauty, tranquility, and historical significance. Whether it's exploring the sandy beach, observing wildlife, or delving into the area's rich heritage, Malltraeth Bay is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat on the stunning Isle of Anglesey.

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Malltraeth Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.15054/-4.4260625 or Grid Reference SH3764. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Edge of Newborough Forest, Llanddwyn Bay Sands

Brian Deegan

Porth Melin Ifan Owen

Sand dunes and sand on the southern edge of Newborough Warren and Ynys Llanddwyn National Nature Reserve.

Rebecca A Wills

Edmygu'r nodweddion lafa clustog / Admiring the pillow lava formation

Ceri Thomas

Gwyneb yn y graig / Portrait in the pillow lava

Ceri Thomas

Coedwig Niwbwrch / Newborough Forest (2)

Ceri Thomas

Tidal skerry off Ynys Llanddwyn

This rock is a skerry at high tide, but since it is now near low water, it is easily accessible over the small tombolo beach (after a short scramble down from the busy path).

Andy Waddington

Landing beach at Ynys Llanddwyn

For sea kayakers who have paddled out of Menai Strait over Caernarfon Bar (which can be quite rough if the wind opposes the tide) this is one of the first landing places to catch breath and warm up - I remember being very glad of it on one of my early paddles (out from Plas Menai in 2002 on a circumnavigation of Anglesey). In much calmer weather today, there is an open canoe which is hiding behind the skerry in the centre of the view - not a boat to be here with in a lot of wind.

Andy Waddington

Saint Dwynwen's Cross

Amongst the natural scenery of Ynys Llanddwyn, for some reason the photographer's eye is nonetheless attracted to the man-made, maybe at least partly (in geograph terms) because such objects are readily located on a map. Beyond the church and the cross, across Llanddwyn Bay lies the beach of Newborough Warren and the walk out to Abermenai Point.

Andy Waddington