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Natural Resources Wales

Llyn Parc Mawr

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

Newborough
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South & west coast
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Price
Free
Time needed
1-2 hours
Sat nav
LL61 6SU
Local tip
Go early in the morning and walk quietly for the best chance of red squirrels.

Llyn Parc Mawr is a peaceful lake hidden in Newborough Forest, looked after with the local community woodland group. The short Lake View Trail is flat and surfaced, with rest stops, so it works for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The longer Red Squirrel Discovery Trail loops through the trees, and this is the best place in the forest to spot red squirrels.

Good to know

Entry is free, but the car park is charged (first 30 minutes free). There are no toilets at this car park.

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Plan your visit

Where to go
Opening times
Prices
Booking
Not confirmed
Age suitability
Parking
Natural Resources Wales car park: first 30 minutes free, up to 2 hours £5, all day £15.
Public transport
Walk
Lake View Trail 0.3 km · Red Squirrel Trail 2.4 km
Easy
Llyn Parc Mawr car park, A4080, about a mile past Newborough
Step-free access
Partly step-free
Access details
The Lake View Trail is flat, surfaced and graded accessible.
Toilets
Not confirmed
Facilities
Dogs
Not confirmed
Dog rules

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Details last checked
October 8, 2026
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