Lligwy Bay

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Lligwy Bay

A5025 at Creigiau
A5025 at Creigiau Credit: Alpin Stewart

Lligwy Bay is a picturesque bay located on the eastern coast of Anglesey, an island off the northwest coast of Wales. It is situated between the villages of Moelfre and Dulas, and is known for its stunning sandy beach and beautiful natural surroundings.

The bay stretches for approximately 2 miles and is backed by rolling sand dunes, with the Lligwy River flowing into the bay at its northern end. The beach itself is wide and sandy, making it a popular spot for families and beachgoers during the summer months. The waters of Lligwy Bay are relatively calm and safe for swimming, attracting both locals and tourists alike.

The bay is also known for its wildlife and natural beauty. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with its dunes and grasslands providing a habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. Birdwatchers can often spot a range of seabirds, including oystercatchers and curlews, along with occasional sightings of seals.

Lligwy Bay has good accessibility, with a large car park and toilet facilities located nearby. There is also a café and a campsite in close proximity, providing amenities for visitors. The area offers picturesque coastal walks, with the nearby Lligwy Burial Chamber and the historic village of Moelfre adding cultural and historical interest to the bay. Overall, Lligwy Bay is a stunning and tranquil destination, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

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Lligwy Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.363364/-4.2591149 or Grid Reference SH4987. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A5025 at Creigiau
A5025 at Creigiau
Traeth Lligwy
Traeth Lligwy
Sand Martin Burrows, Traeth Lligwy
Sand Martin Burrows, Traeth Lligwy
Porth y Mor
Porth y Mor
The View From Trwyn Porth-y-Mor
The View From Trwyn Porth-y-Mor
Wreck, Traeth Dulas
Wreck, Traeth Dulas
Traeth Dulas
Traeth Dulas
Wartime remains Understood to be one of the quadrant shelters for the WWII bombing range at Lligwy Bay.
Wartime remains
Understood to be one of the quadrant shelters for the WWII bombing range at Lligwy Bay.
Bridge over Afon Lligwy The Afon Lligwy on its journey to the sea at Traeth Lligwy
Bridge over Afon Lligwy
The Afon Lligwy on its journey to the sea at Traeth Lligwy
Din Lligwy Romano-British Settlement One of the buildings in this well preserved 4th century AD defended settlement <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1494" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=1494">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Din Lligwy Romano-British Settlement
One of the buildings in this well preserved 4th century AD defended settlement LinkExternal link
Din Lligwy Ancient Site in 1995 The round remains believed to be of a house
Din Lligwy Ancient Site in 1995
The round remains believed to be of a house
Din Lligwy Ancient Site in 1995 The remains of a rectangular structure believed to be for storage or workshops
Din Lligwy Ancient Site in 1995
The remains of a rectangular structure believed to be for storage or workshops
Minor road signpost Signpost on a t-junction on the road from the A5025 to Dulas and Lligwy Bay.
Minor road signpost
Signpost on a t-junction on the road from the A5025 to Dulas and Lligwy Bay.
Close grazed field near Dulas Bay Close grazed field near Dulas Bay looking out over Irish Sea
Close grazed field near Dulas Bay
Close grazed field near Dulas Bay looking out over Irish Sea
Double gate Double gate to a sheep field from the road to Traeth Dulas
Double gate
Double gate to a sheep field from the road to Traeth Dulas
Sheep field Sheep field near Dulas Bay from gate
Sheep field
Sheep field near Dulas Bay from gate
Path to beach Uneven and narrow path from farm track to Traeth Yr Ora
Path to beach
Uneven and narrow path from farm track to Traeth Yr Ora
Traeth Lligwy A view north along the deserted beach at Lligwy Bay.
Traeth Lligwy
A view north along the deserted beach at Lligwy Bay.
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Lligwy Bay is located at Grid Ref: SH4987 (Lat: 53.363364, Lng: -4.2591149)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.363364,-4.2591149
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.3647601/-4.2661695
Lligwy Bay
Natural: bay
Wikidata: Q31845079
Wikipedia: en:Lligwy Bay
Lat/Long: 53.3651162/-4.2526199
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 53.3592249/-4.2611832
Bench
Lat/Long: 53.3603776/-4.2535481
Bar
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Ice Cream
Outdoor Seating: yes
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.3592138/-4.2609653
Fast Food
Cuisine: pizza
Outdoor Seating: yes
Takeaway: yes
Lat/Long: 53.359162/-4.2610925
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