Newborough Warren is a huge sand dune complex and 1,585 acre nature reserve surrounded by beaches. There are two main beaches here, Llanddwyn Bay and Malltraath Bay, divided by Llanddwyn Island. Llandwyn Bay is a spectacular sweep of sand and has amazing views out across the mountains of the Lleyn Peninsula. Access is signposted from the A4080 in Newborough and is through a forestry commission toll road operated by a toll barrier. There is huge parking and picnic area in the trees behind the beach. Llanddwyn Bay can get some surf and offers good windsurfing conditions. The beach is generally safe but the currents can be strong near Abermenai Point so keep away.The beach itself curves around from SW facing in the middle to SSW at Abermenai point and also wraps around to face SE near Llanddwyn Island so surf and wind direction relative to the shore can change quite a bit along the beach so it could be worth a walk to get the optimum conditions. The beach is also ideal for kite buggying and kite-surfing. Few facilities are available on the beach itself, but most things are available in Newborough. Malltraeth Bay on the other side of Llanddwyn Island is a Westerly facing beach often frequented by naturists (on warm days!!). It is quite a trek from the Newborough Warren Car park, so not really suited for windsurfing, but surfers and kiters should find quiet unspoilt conditions. The surf can be OK but is rarely great. The miles of hard packed sand make the beach ideal for kite-buggying and its remoteness mean that it is never busy. It has no facilities. Sports Suitability Surf Conditions at Newborough Warren can be OK Buggying Conditions at Newborough Warren can be Excellent Windsurfing Conditions at Newborough Warren can be Excellent Kitesurfing Conditions at Newborough Warren can be Excellent
With a sand bar situated just offshore this family beach doesn’t really offer big wave sailing conditions. It is only possible to sail around 2 to 3 hours either side of high tide as the bay is drained by the Menai Straight. However in S winds, the sea becomes choppier and during these conditions, Newborough Bay offers good bump and jump sailing for more experienced windsurfers.
Getting there: From the centre of Newborough head SW until you reach the beach
Parking: Pay & Display parking near the beach
Ideal Wind: S
Accomodation: Campsite near the beach
Amenities: Toilets
Water Quality: G
Suitable for: Intermediates
