Borthwen Beach (Traeth Borthwen), Rhoscolyn
Sheltered sandy bay at Rhoscolyn on Holy Island, the start of a scenic circular walk past sea arches, St Gwenfaen's Well and the old lifeboat station.
Borthwen is a small sandy bay on the south side of Rhoscolyn, on Holy Island. The Anglesey Coastal Path (part of the Wales Coast Path) passes through Rhoscolyn. A lifeboat station operated here from 1830 until 1929.
What to see and do
The beach car park is the start and finish of Visit Anglesey's Rhoscolyn Circular Walk, about 5.8 miles, graded moderate. It follows low cliffs to the rock arches at Rhoscolyn Head (Bwa Du and Bwa Gwyn), passes St Gwenfaen's Well and church, and looks out to Ynysoedd Gwylanod, where you may see seals. The route includes some quiet roads and farmland.
Route map: Rhoscolyn Circular Walk (Visit Anglesey)
Good to know
The beach car park is small and reached along a narrow lane. Council toilets at the Rhoscolyn beach car park open from 15 March to 30 September. Borthwen is not on the council's summer dog-ban list.