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Coed Niwbwrch – Newborough Forest

By Dave Roberts   

on June 19, 2011    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – Anglesey / Ynys Mon, Europe, Wales, Wales Coast Path

Coed Niwbwrch – Newborough Forest

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

11.29 km

Ascent

120 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Easy Walk, Mountain Biking, Trail or Fell Runs

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Coed Niwbwrch – Newborough Forest Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Coed Niwbwrch – Newborough Forest

I just went for an awesome trail run around the forest today. I followed good footpaths for ages and  hadn’t a clue where I was until I hit the Lon Las Cefni that I’d biked before and then onto the Anglesey Coastal Path. It’s a great place to spend a few hours, and get somewhat lost, as you’ll eventually find your way back. We followed this off with some real espresso in the dunes!

It’s marvellous to see an area that’s used by everyone from walkers to equestrian, to dog walkers (even if they leave some ‘eggs’), runners and cyclists as you often see tyre, boot and hoof prints along the same tracks.  It can be awkward to find, but there are some signs now for Llanddwyn Beach on the A4080 from Niwbwrch. Make sure you’ve got £3 in change ready for the toll as well, not a bad price to pay. Alternatively, park at the free car parks on the A4080 at SH411 671 if you’re happy to walk a bit further and a bit of a skinflint ;-).

Distance, Ascent and Time 2-20km, minimal, how long have you got?

OS Map Required Explorer 263, Landranger 114

Difficulties Navigation in forestry.

Grading Easy/Blue

Start/ End Llanddwyn Carpark (SH405 635)

Facilities WC, Parking (Shop and pub in Village)

Public Transport Buses to Niwbwrch and Malltraeth.

Mountain Bike: This forest cannot be beaten as the first place to take your mountain bike. Easy fire roads and being mostly flat, with some downhill stretches, means that this should be within the capabilities of most. If you can remain upright on your bike, then it’s ideal.  One route starts off at the car park near Malltraeth and follows lon las cefni as far as the tarmac toll road to the Llanddwyn beach car park. It’s only around 10k, but you can easily shorten this, or add extra loops to up the distance to over 16km if you want a bit more challenge.

Be warned though, that while cycling is permitted in the forest, there are no waymarked trails other than the Lon Las Cefni section, no bridleways and a lot of walkers and dogs. So take care. Go on an autumn evening for a wonderful introduction to night trail riding!

Walking and Running: There are three easy waymarked routes that start from the carpark, with 2.8km being the hardest of these. If you really want a challenge then start off from the car park and return via the entire coastal path in a few weeks. Or more reasonably, walk the short stretch of coastal path (here) and spend some time on the beach. Ynys Llanddwyn (link here) shouldn’t be missed either.

You could alternatively run along the beach, great once you find the firm sand, but a killer in soft sand. Well worth running to Abermenai which is opposite Fort Belan if you’ve got the time (about 9 or 10km).

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
11.29 km 120 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Walk, Mountain Biking, Trail or Fell Runs

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

none noted

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

Recommended Maps: 

Landranger 114 Anglesey , Explorer 263 Anglesey East, Explorer 262 Anglesey West

Guidebooks:

Walking the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path – Official Guide, Coastal Walks Around Anglesey

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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