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Llanfairfechan Beach is a long sand and pebble beach situated 9.5 kilometres east of Bangor. At high tide, the beach is predominantly pebbly, but as the tide drops, a wide open stretch of sand is revealed, making it an ideal spot for birdwatching on Lavan Sands.
The beach is backed by the Victorian seaside town of Llanfairfechan, which features a concrete promenade with shops, cafes, houses, and the main North Wales railway line. A pavilion on the promenade provides a cafe and summer entertainment, while a dinghy park makes the beach popular with sailors. The beach also offers a grassy picnic area, a children's play area, and a model boating lake.
The coastal waters of Llanfairfechan Beach are designated under the Menai Strait and Conwy Special Area of Conservation, in addition to the Traeth Lafan Special Protection Area and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. These designations reflect the area's unique natural features and importance for wildlife conservation.
Llanfairfechan Beach is a great spot for various activities, including swimming, surfing, sea canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, and fishing. The beach is dog-friendly all year, but there are restrictions between May 1st and September 30th between the two slipways extending down from the promenade to the Low Water Mark. The beach is also a good starting point for walks along the North Wales Coastal Path and into the nearby Carneddau mountains.
Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 60% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
The tide at Llanfairfechan Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:15 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:52 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Slipway
There is a car park by the beach.
Dogs not allowed March 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
Location: Penmaen Park, Llanfairfechan
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SH675754
Coordinates: 53°15'33"N 3°59'11"W
Mapcode: GBR 0ZLR.Q9
What 3 Words: barmaid.breached.star
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Conwy
Parish: Llanfairfechan
Nearest postcode: LL33 0BP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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