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Red Wharf Bay is situated between the villages of Pentraeth and Benllech, and also near to Llanddona. The bay is a large, sweeping sandy beach that, at low tide, reveals an extensive area of fine sand covering nearly 10 square miles.
The bay is a designated nature reserve and attracts an abundance of birdlife, making it a popular destination for twitchers. Regular visitors include waders and waterfowl such as purple sandpipers, curlew, shelduck, and dunlin. The bay's salt marshes and sand dunes provide a habitat for several interesting plant species, including the pyramidal orchid, which favours the lime-rich dunes.
The bay offers basic amenities, including toilets and a beach café. However, visitors can also travel to the nearby village of Llanddona or Beaumaris for a wider choice of amusements. The village of Llanddona is famous for its tales of witchcraft, and 'the witches of Llanddona' are well-known. The bay is perfect for bathing, paddling, beach combing, and walking. Families can enjoy relaxing on the beach, while nature lovers can explore the abundant wildlife, and ramblers can head out along the Anglesey Coastal Path. Boating and sailing are also popular activities in the bay.
The bay is bordered by the villages of Llanddona and Benllech, and there are several restaurants with great views over the bay, including The Ship Inn, The Tavern on the Bay, and The Boathouse. Castell Mawr, an outcrop of limestone, overlooks the bay and provides a glimpse into the area's rich history.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 31% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 17mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
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| Chance of rain | 91% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
The tide at Red Wharf Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:17 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:48 AM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Slipway
There is parking next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 9 miles south as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 14 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Red Wharf Bay
Location type: Village
OS Grid: SH534809
Coordinates: 53°18'18"N 4°12'4"W
Mapcode: GBR JM0Y.SCK
What 3 Words: released.width.gently
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: Isle of Anglesey
Parish: Pentraeth
Nearest postcode: LL75 8RJ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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