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Pretty UK beach where the ‘forest meets the sea’ – with miles of golden sand and tiny island
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LLANDDWYN Beach in Wales has won praise online, with some describing it as where the forest meets the sea.
Located in Anglesey, Traeth Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn Beach) is backed by Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest, meaning the tall forest trees line the banks of the beach.
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TikTok user recently posted a video about the beach, writing: "One of the only UK places where the forest meets the sea".
Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest covers a large swathe of land in Anglesey, including Malltraeth Sands, the Cob Pool, Cefni Saltmarsh, Abermenai Point, Llanddwyn Island, Llanddwyn Bay and Penrhos Bay.
The pine trees that line Traeth Llanddwyn were planted between 1947 and 1965 to help stabilise the shifting sand dunes.
Just ten years after the trees were planted, Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest was declared the first coastal nature reserve in 1955.
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Because the area covers a large expanse of land, there's plenty to keep visitors entertained.
Traeth Llanddwyn is a Blue Flag that's home to more than 3.5 miles of golden sand and crystal-clear waters.
While there aren't lifeguards, there are free toilets, as well as BBQ areas, picnic benches and food trucks in the summer.
From the beach, holidaymakers will be able to reach Ynys Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn island) at low tide.
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The island, which has sweeping views over Snowdonia, is named after Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making it a popular spot for romantic getaways.
Visitors to Ynys Llanddwyn will find the ruins of St Dwynwen's Church, a lighthouse (Tŵr Mawr), and Pilot's Cottages, which have been converted into a small museum and visitor centre.
Meanwhile, Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest is also home to some of the country's rarest mammals like the red squirrel.
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There are several walking routes and trails in the nature reserve, including the Saint, Sand and Sea Trail.
The four-and-a-half-mile walk takes visitors on a three-hour journey through the Welsh nature reserve.
For families with younger children, there's also the Nature/Animal Puzzle Trail.
The one-hour route starts in the beach car park and continues through the forest path.
Kids will be given a leaflet and tasked with animal spotting on the walk.
OTHER WELSH BEACHES
There are plenty of other "hidden" beaches dotted throughout Wales, including Skrinkle Haven Beach.
Beach-goers can only reach Skrinkle Haven Beach through a narrow tunnel when the tide is low.
Earlier this year, travel writer Catherine Lofthouse visited the beach, she wrote: "You'll need to be fairly sprightly to travel through the tunnel safely, but we managed it with our four-year-old, so it's possible for little legs.
"There are warning signs about getting cut off and the uneven levels you'll encounter, so use common sense and research tide times to keep safe.
"Beyond the tunnel, Haven is certainly a good name for it with its sheltered sides and inviting golden sands welcoming us in.
"It really feels like a place that time forgot, but we don't have the luxury of setting time aside and all too soon, we need to climb back up the tunnel before we're stranded by the tide."
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HERE are five of the best coastal towns in the UK.
- Tynemouth - The best coastal location in England and Wales is Tynemouth, located in the North East of England and scoring 8.49 out of 10 overall. The area's main beach is Long Sands Beach, a beach well known for its long stretches of golden sand and the powerful waves in the area making it ideal for surfing.
- Weymouth - Located in the South West of England is the aptly named and award-winning Weymouth Beach. This beach is located at the very heart of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site that stretches the southern coast of England.
- Poole - Poole is the third-best coastal area for people to explore this summer, scoring 8.09 out of 10 overall for the factors we looked at. The main beach is Canford Cliffs Beach, which has won a Blue Flag Award; it’s a gorgeous sandy beach and within walking distance of Canford Cliffs Village.
- Clacton-on-Sea - Clacton is a seaside town and resort in the county of Essex, on the east coast of England. It's home to the UK's biggest pleasure pier, which is set currently undergoing a £40,000 transformation, with work already starting.
- Wallasey - Wallasey is a town in the Wirral, Cheshire. It's home to a popular bathing beach at the eastern end of the North Wirral Coastal Park, next to the Derby Pool Harvester Bar and Grill.
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