Best beaches in and around Rhosneigr
Our bay has some of the finest coastline in Wales, and the best part is you don't have to walk far to enjoy it. Here's our insider's guide to every beach worth knowing about.
Trearddur Bay Beach — our main sandy stretch
This is the beach most people picture when they think of Trearddur Bay, and it's earned its reputation. A long sweep of sand backed by the village, with shallow water that's ideal for swimming and children — it's been awarded the Blue Flag for water quality, which matters when you're paddling at ankle depth on a hot August afternoon. Lifeguards are on duty through the summer season.
The bay curves round gently, giving views west towards Holyhead Mountain and the Irish Sea. At low tide, rockpools appear on both ends of the beach — the north end near Ravenspoint Road and the south end near Lon St Ffraid. Bring a bucket and you'll find crabs, anemones and whatever else the tide left behind. It's the kind of thing that makes this place feel like it belongs to the people who live here, not just to tourists.
Parking is on Lon St Ffraid — the main road that runs parallel to the beach — and also on Ravenspoint Road at the north end. Arrive by 10am in peak summer and you'll usually find a space. After that, it fills up fast and the village gets that lovely buzzy feel of a place that's genuinely popular.
Porth Dafarch — our best kept secret
Ten minutes' walk south along the coastal path from Trearddur Bay, Porth Dafarch is a smaller, more sheltered cove that regulars tend to keep to themselves. It's popular with kayakers and snorkellers because the water is clear and the rocky headlands create natural channels. On a calm morning the water here looks almost tropical.
A small car park sits right above the beach — it fills early on summer weekends, but if you time it right you'll often have the place almost to yourself even in August. There are no lifeguards here, but the sheltered nature of the cove makes it relatively safe for stronger swimmers. The coastal path continues south from Porth Dafarch towards Porth y Post and eventually Rhoscolyn, so you can make it part of a longer walk.
Porth Diana — right on our doorstep
Porth Diana is easy to miss because there's no obvious car park or signpost. It's a tiny rocky beach at the northern edge of the bay, accessible from the end of Ravenspoint Road, and it's part of the Wildlife Trust's nature reserve. The approach takes you through wildflower meadows that in summer are full of butterflies, which is a nice surprise.
It's not a swimming beach — the rocks make entry difficult — but for rockpooling it's one of the best spots around. You can spend an hour here and find something different every time. Because it's tucked away, it tends to be quieter than the main bay even in peak season. One of those places that rewards the curious.
Borth Wen and Silver Bay — worth the drive to Rhoscolyn
About fifteen minutes' drive south, the Rhoscolyn Headland has two beaches that are genuinely worth the trip. Borth Wen is a stunning secluded beach backed by dunes, accessed down a farm track from the road. It's the kind of beach you'd film for a tourism advert — golden sand, clear water, and a proper sense of space. The White Eagle pub is a short walk from the car park, which makes it a perfect day: beach in the morning, walk up to the pub for lunch.
Silver Bay is further along the coast, and harder to get to — which is precisely why it stays quiet. The approach involves a bit of a walk, and that keeps the crowds away even in August. The water is crystal clear and the beach is genuinely beautiful. It's the kind of place people drive all the way from Chester to spend a day at, and then wonder why they don't do it more often. Dogs are welcome on both beaches, which matters to a lot of the people who live here.
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