Couples · Newborough

Squirrels, a royal court and the saint of lovers

Red squirrels by a forest lake, a medieval royal court and the walk out to Llanddwyn Island.

Dry days

Full day

South & west coast

All year · check the tides for Llanddwyn

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The plan

Early: Llyn Parc Mawr

The best place in Newborough Forest to see red squirrels. Go early and walk quietly.

Late morning: Llys Rhosyr

The excavated court of the princes of Gwynedd, free and just outside the village.

Lunch: Y Marram

Seasonal local food, Thursday to Sunday. On other days, take a picnic.

Afternoon: Newborough beach and Llanddwyn

Walk the beach to Llanddwyn Island and the ruined church of St Dwynwen, the Welsh saint of lovers. Check the tides before you cross.

Winter or wet-day swaps

If it rains, Tacla Taid transport museum is five minutes from the village (daily 10am–4pm).

Stops on this plan

Nature & wildlife

Llyn Parc Mawr

Forest lake near Newborough: an easy, flat lakeside path and the best spot in the forest to see red squirrels.

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Castles & ancient sites

Llys Rhosyr

The remains of a medieval court of the Welsh princes, just outside Newborough. Free, and the only one of its kind you can visit.

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Beaches

Newborough Beach, Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn (Traeth Llanddwyn)

Huge sandy beach backed by dunes and pine forest, leading to tidal Ynys Llanddwyn with its ruined church and lighthouse. Waymarked trails, and you may spot red squirrels around Llyn Parc Mawr.

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Attractions & museums

Tacla Taid Transport Museum

Newborough museum packed with over 100 classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and military vehicles, many set along a replica 1940s cobbled street. Dogs welcome on short leads.

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