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Plas Menai Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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Plas Menai Beach, situated on the banks of the Menai Straits, is a mud and shingle shore that is home to the Plas Menai international outdoor pursuits centre. .

Plas Menai Beach is characterised by its mud and shingle shoreline along the eastern bank of the Menai Straits, offering views across to Anglesey. The beach is perhaps most notable for being the site of the Plas Menai national outdoor pursuits centre.

In contrast, Abermenai Beach, also known as Traeth Melynog, is a long sandy beach with views looking across towards Caernarfon. This beach is a spit rather than a traditional beach, comprising sand dunes and shingle that extends into the Menai Strait, marking the entrance to the strait from the southern tip of Anglesey. The dynamic geography of Abermenai Beach is shaped by tidal movements and sediment deposition, playing a significant role in the coastal ecosystem of the area.

Abermenai Beach is a great place to take the dog for a long walk, with paths across the dunes leading to Abermenai Point, the southernmost place in Anglesey. Visitors can explore the derelict ferry house and take in views of Fort Belan across the water. However, it is essential to time your visit for low tide, as some paths may be within tidal zones, and be cautious of the tides, as they can rise quickly and may make some areas impassable.

Shingle Mud

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 89%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 81%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 17mph

The tide at Plas Menai Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:50 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:22 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Plas Menai Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Anglesey Sea Salt Company - Halen Mon (1.5 miles)
Foel Farm Park (1.9 miles)
Celticos (1.9 miles)
GreenWood (Gelli Gyffwrdd) (2.1 miles)
Beacon Climbing Centre (2.3 miles)
Redline Indoor Karting (2.3 miles)
Caernarfon Castle (2.6 miles)
Anglesey Riding Centre (2.8 miles)
The Candle Alchemist (3.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Y Wern,

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SH501660

Coordinates: 53°10'14"N 4°14'35"W

Mapcode: GBR 5K.47Q8

What 3 Words: corrupted.allow.richest

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: Gwynedd

Parish: Y Felinheli

Nearest postcode: LL55 1UE

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