Newborough Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn
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Coedwig Niwbwrch / Newborough Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn are beautiful locations situated at the southern corner of the larger Ynys Môn. The forest and beach have been featured on many small screen and big screen Hollywood productions.
The walk is circular and the tide should be low enough for us to get across to the island of Ynys Llanddwyn to allow us to explore the settlement there. The enchanted island is said to be the home of Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers and provides a mesmerising location to say dwi’n dy garu di (I love you) to that special someone.
The sweeping paths through the forest, used by walkers, bikers and horse riders alike, make for fairly easy walking without some of the strenuous climbs that can be found on forest trails within the nearby national park.
From Newborough Beach we will have views across to Pen Llŷn and the mountains within Eryri National Park
In the summer this walk is thriving with visitors but on the edge of winter it is still just as gorgeous while being quieter with more tranquillity
Well-behaved dogs are welcome. However, this is livestock country and you should know how to handle your pet around sheep, horses and cattle. There may also be some stiles (of both the step and ladder variety) for your dog to negotiate
In total the walk is around 10.5 miles with around 150m of elevation change
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Image / photo credits:
Ynys Llanddwyn Lighthouse - Ian Warburton - This file is licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence CC BY SA 2.0 DEED
Llanddwyn Beach and Dunes - I Love Colour - This file is licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence CC BY SA 2.0 DEED
Photo of Beach with Dog and Photo of Forest with Sign - Both leaders own - with permission for OutdoorLads to use and reuse.
What to bring
The terrain that we will be covering is off-road, occasionally muddy, sandy and stony, I would strongly suggest the kit list below for all lowland and hill walks for OutdoorLads.
- Water: bring at least two litres
- Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
- Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
- Boots: waterproof (or waterproof socks...) and breathable and designed for hiking. If you wear your best trainers they may get ruined.
- Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters, I would recommend waterproof socks.
- Layered clothing: A t-shirt may well do if it is sunny but layers will help otherwise
- Trousers: ideally no jeans (weather dependent) as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and if it is warm, shorts are OK.
- We are in a wildlife area, so ticks are a problem and they can carry lymes disease. I would suggest a full check for ticks after the walk.
- Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
- Hat to provide additional warmth if it ends up being pretty cold
- Gloves because nobody likes walking with cold hands!
- Sunglasses: so you're not squinting in the sun which will be lower in the sky at this time of the year
- Sun cream: Maybe if it's like very sunny? (Get a SFP30+ with UVA 5*, most supermarket own brands are good here)
- Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
- Lunch: bring a packed lunch
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink (probably a warm drink in a flask, it could be cold). You may want to bring some snacks to keep you going on the route
Bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated