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Aberffraw Sands

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Aberffraw Sands

St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan">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>
St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey Credit: Brian Deegan

Aberffraw Sands is a stunning beach located on the southwest coast of Anglesey, a picturesque island in North Wales, United Kingdom. This golden sandy beach stretches for approximately 2 miles and is backed by rolling dunes, creating a serene and natural atmosphere.

The beach offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and is known for its untouched beauty. The crystal-clear waters are perfect for swimming, and the beach is also popular among water sports enthusiasts, especially for windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Aberffraw Sands is an area of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its rich wildlife and unique habitats. Visitors can spot a variety of bird species, including oystercatchers, curlews, and terns, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The dunes are also home to rare plants and insects, adding to the ecological importance of this beach.

The village of Aberffraw itself is steeped in history and has a charming, traditional Welsh atmosphere. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Gwynedd and is home to the remains of the 13th-century Aberffraw Castle. Visitors can explore the village, enjoy a stroll along the river, or indulge in local delicacies at the quaint cafes and pubs.

Aberffraw Sands offers ample parking facilities and is easily accessible for visitors of all ages. It provides a peaceful and idyllic setting for a relaxing day at the beach, surrounded by nature's beauty and the rich history of Anglesey.

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St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Cwyfan%27s_Church,_Llangwyfan">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>
St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey
St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. LinkExternal link
Ship Wreckage, Porth Aels Possibly part of the steamer 'Kyle Prince' that sank on the 8th of October 1938.
Ship Wreckage, Porth Aels
Possibly part of the steamer 'Kyle Prince' that sank on the 8th of October 1938.
Traeth Mawr
Traeth Mawr
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080 The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Aberffraw Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Aberffraw
Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">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> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">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> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964">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> ).
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw
Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 LinkExternal link ).
Minor road near Aberffraw
Minor road near Aberffraw
Aberffraw Old Bridge
Aberffraw Old Bridge
Aberffraw - riverside cottages
Aberffraw - riverside cottages
The mouth of the Afon Ffraw & Aberffraw Sands
The mouth of the Afon Ffraw & Aberffraw Sands
Coastal path at Porth Lleidiog near Aberffraw
Coastal path at Porth Lleidiog near Aberffraw
On the coast path approaching Porth Cwyfan
On the coast path approaching Porth Cwyfan
St Cwyfan's Church near Aberffraw
St Cwyfan's Church near Aberffraw
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Aberffraw Sands is located at Grid Ref: SH3567 (Lat: 53.181709, Lng: -4.4630098)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///risking.kiosk.producing. Near Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey

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Located within 500m of 53.181709,-4.4630098
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Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.1797228/-4.4576157
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Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 53.184278/-4.467625
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Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 53.1813213/-4.4703573
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Lat/Long: 53.1828977/-4.4675461
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