Where can I park at Trearddur Bay?

There is parking along Lon St Ffraid, parallel to the beach, and in a car park on Ravenspoint Road at the north end. We don't publish charges. Check the signs where you park.

Does Trearddur Bay Beach have lifeguards?

Lifeguard patrols change each season; check the RNLI's beach finder for current cover before swimming.

Is Trearddur Bay Beach safe for swimming?

We don't give a swimming-safety verdict. Check current lifeguard cover on the RNLI's beach finder, read the signs at the beach on the day, and decide from what you find there.

Where are the public toilets near the beach in Trearddur Bay?

The county council runs a set of public toilets in the Lôn St Ffraid car park, opposite the main beach, and those are open all year. The nearest to the southern beach is at Porth Dafarch, which is seasonal and open from 15 March to 30 September. Breakwater Country Park in Holyhead also has all-year toilets, and the beach car park at Rhoscolyn has seasonal ones. Council-run toilets across the island are seasonal between 15 March and 30 September.

Best beaches in and around Trearddur Bay

Updated September 2026

Our bay has a stretch of Anglesey coastline, and you don't have to walk far to enjoy it. Here's our insider's guide to every beach worth knowing about.

Trearddur Bay Beach: our main sandy stretch

This is the main beach at Trearddur Bay. A long sweep of sand backed by the village.

The bay curves round gently, giving views west towards Holyhead Mountain and the Irish Sea. It's the kind of thing that makes this place feel like it belongs to the people who live here, not just to tourists.

Parking is on Lon St Ffraid, the main road that runs parallel to the beach, and also on Ravenspoint Road at the north end.

Dogs are restricted from designated areas at the bay and at Porth Dafarch between 1 May and 30 September. Isle of Anglesey County Council publishes maps of the ban area, and signs at the beach mark the exact boundary. At Trearddur Bay, dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenade. Outside the restricted area, dogs and their owners can still use the beach.

Porth Dafarch: a smaller cove

South along the coastal path from Trearddur Bay, Porth Dafarch (5.0★, 3 reviews) is a smaller, more sheltered cove that regulars tend to keep to themselves. On a calm morning the water here looks almost tropical.

A small car park sits right above the beach. The coastal path continues south from Porth Dafarch (5.0★, 3 reviews) towards Porth y Post (4.8★, 80 reviews) and eventually Rhoscolyn, so you can make it part of a longer walk.

Porth Diana: right on our doorstep

Porth Diana (4.6★, 61 reviews) is easy to miss because there's no obvious car park or signpost. It's a tiny rocky beach at the northern edge of the bay, accessible from the end of Ravenspoint Road, and it's part of the Wildlife Trust's nature reserve. The approach takes you through wildflower meadows that in summer are full of butterflies, which is a nice surprise.

For rockpooling it's a sheltered spot. Because it's tucked away, it rewards the curious.

Borth Wen and Silver Bay: worth the drive to Rhoscolyn

South of Trearddur Bay, the Rhoscolyn Headland has two beaches that are genuinely worth the trip. Borth Wen is a stunning secluded beach backed by dunes, accessed down a farm track from the road. It's the kind of beach you'd film for a tourism advert: golden sand, clear water, and a proper sense of space. The White Eagle pub (4.5★, 1,810 reviews) is by the car park, which makes it a perfect day: beach in the morning, walk up to the pub for lunch.

Silver Bay is further along the coast. Silver Bay, Rhoscolyn holds a Green Coast Award for 2026 (Keep Wales Tidy). The approach is on foot. The beach is backed by dunes and headland. It's the kind of place people drive all the way from Chester to spend a day at, and then wonder why they don't do it more often. Dogs are welcome on both beaches, which matters to a lot of the people who live here.

Borth Wen and Silver Bay: worth the drive to Rhoscolyn

Common questions

Are dogs allowed on Trearddur Bay beaches?: Dogs are restricted from designated areas at Trearddur Bay and Porth Dafarch between 1 May and 30 September. Isle of Anglesey County Council publishes maps of the ban area, and signs at the beach mark the exact boundary. At Trearddur Bay, dogs must be kept on a lead on the promenade. Outside the restricted area, dogs and their owners can still use the beach.
Where can I park at Trearddur Bay?: There is parking along Lon St Ffraid, parallel to the beach, and in a car park on Ravenspoint Road at the north end. We don't publish charges. Check the signs where you park.
Does Trearddur Bay Beach have lifeguards?: Lifeguard patrols change each season; check the RNLI's beach finder for current cover before swimming.
Is Trearddur Bay Beach safe for swimming?: We don't give a swimming-safety verdict. Check current lifeguard cover on the RNLI's beach finder, read the signs at the beach on the day, and decide from what you find there.
Where are the public toilets near the beach in Trearddur Bay?: The county council runs a set of public toilets in the Lôn St Ffraid car park, opposite the main beach, and those are open all year. The nearest to the southern beach is at Porth Dafarch, which is seasonal and open from 15 March to 30 September. Breakwater Country Park in Holyhead also has all-year toilets, and the beach car park at Rhoscolyn has seasonal ones. Council-run toilets across the island are seasonal between 15 March and 30 September.