Beaches in Bangor, Gwynedd
The beach guide has 12 beaches listed in and around the town of Bangor. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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St. Georges Pier. Menai Bridge Beach (1.1 miles)
A small mud and rock beach located a stone's throw from the famous Menai Straits suspension bridge.
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Beaumaris Beach (3.4 miles)
Situated near the mouth of the Menai Straights is the picturesque little town of Beaumaris. Brimming with history this isn't the obvious place to come for the beach. That said there is a pleasant little patch of and shingle that is a great spot to watch the world go by. If you get bored of…
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Llanddona Beach (5.8 miles)
If you like your beaches long, sandy, and peaceful, Llanddona on Anglesey is something of a hidden gem. The approach road to the beach is very steep, and can be busy at times with passing traffic, pedestrians, and walkers, so take a note of suitable passing points as you go. The beach is in…
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Tan Dinas Beach (6.5 miles)
Located on a relatively obscure section of the north east Anglesey coast is the pebble and sand beach of Tan Dinas. The main coastal footpath cuts inland as it passes Tan Dinas so the beach here is often missed. The beach here is set below the workings of the old Tan Dinas quarry which operated…
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Felinheli Beach (4.3 miles)
This small beach (otherwise known as Port Dinowic Sailing Club) is a stretch of shoreline along the Menai Straits. It features a boatyard at one end, and a sailing club, which organises regular sailing events ranging from training for juniors to racing at a high level. From the beach there are views of boats in…
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White Beach (6.8 miles)
Set on the remote north eastern coast of Anglesey White beach really is a bit of a hidden beauty. The name (I'm guessing) comes from the white pebbles that make up the beach. These slope down steeply to the rocky shoreline which is exposed at low tide.
Access to the beach is via narrow lanes followed…
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Pentraeth Beach (5.8 miles)
Pentraeth beach forms one of a few access points to the wide sandy Red Wharf Bay on the north-eastern side of Anglesey. The shoreline is a mixture of sandy stretches, shingle and a the odd rock. Much of the beach is backed by low sand dunes which are home to some interesting flora including the…
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Lleiniog Beach (5.8 miles)
Long sand and shingle beach at the top north-eastern corner of Anglesey, on the shores of the Menai Straits. The backdrop here are the old woodlands which fringe the Menai Strait across which there are great views to mainland Wales, Snowdon and the mountains beyond. Only a few miles from Beaumaris there are plenty of…
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Red Wharf Bay (6.6 miles)
Red Wharf bay is a large bay on the east coast of the island between the villages of Pentraeth and Benllech. At low tide an extensive area of fine sand covering nearly 10 square miles is revealed The bay is a designated nature reserve and attracts an abundance of birdlife. It is well known amongst…
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St Davids Beach (7.1 miles)
St David's beach is located at the eastern end of Benllech beach. The sandy beach here is just around the headland and towards the mouth of Red Wharf Bay. Access to the beach at St David's is via the coast path from Benllech as there is no parking close by, except for residents of the…
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Benllech Beach (7.5 miles)
Set on Anglesey's east coast, Benllech Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the island. It has fine golden sand and clear Blue Flag waters that are a delight for families to paddle and swim. At low tide the sand stretches for miles so there's plenty of space for activities including swimming, building…
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Penmon Point Beach (7.3 miles)
The beach at Penmon Point has a real ends of the earth feel to it. This is not the sort of beach you will find deck chairs for hire, it is remote and rugged. That said there is a small cafe above the beach. To the eastern end of the stretch of pebble beach is…
