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Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes – Squirrel Benches loop from Newborough

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Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes – Squirrel Benches loop from Newborough

Moderate

3.0

(2)

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Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes – Squirrel Benches loop from Newborough

03:30

13.5km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Tirwedd Cenedlaethol Ynys Môn

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 km

Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island

Highlight • Forest

Just love this walk. You can park next to the beach but you really are missing out if you don’t walk from the main road through the woods to the …

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5.00 km

Woodland Gravel Track, Ynys Môn National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

Fire road through the woods heading towards the beach, gentle sloop and an easy walk for all abilities

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5.34 km

Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural

Was very dry sand and the wind was strong so recommend sunglasses to protect the eyes. I unfortunately didn't have any so spend a lot of time looking at the floor :-/

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9.74 km

Enchanted Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

10.8 km

Squirrel Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

Next to the car park are bench seat and all the nut cages are on the trees so you can have a cuppa while waiting for that David Attenborough moment

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

3.30 km

1.47 km

408 m

329 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

4.27 km

1.22 km

737 m

379 m

119 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes – Squirrel Benches loop from Newborough

Newborough Beach and Llanddwyn Island

Woodland Gravel Track, Ynys Môn National Landscape

Ynys Llanddwyn Sand Dunes

Enchanted Forest Path

Squirrel Benches

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