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Appoximate site of Cemlyn Roman Fortlet

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📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

53.40235, -4.52063

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Little Egret
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Little Egret, Cormorant +106 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Oystercatcher, Little Egret, Cormorant +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Helophilus hybridus, Graphomya maculata, Sphaerophoria scripta +8 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Helophilus hybridus, Graphomya maculata, Sphaerophoria scripta +8 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Cemlyn and Llanrhwydrus Circular Walk, AngleseyWalking route4.8 km

A truly atmospheric walk, where you'll have the chance to see spiritual sites, rock formations & wildlife on the lagoon. Time it right to catch the sun setting over the Irish Sea. Undulating terrain along the beach with kissing gates & a country lane.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Cemlyn Shingle Ridge Walk, AngleseyWalking route3.2 km

Discover a trail along the shingle ridge & watch a host of water birds on the lagoon at Cemlyn National Nature Reserve. This circular trail will take you across a causeway & along country lanes at Cemlyn Bay. It's perfect for walkers and wildlife spotters

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Trwyn Cemlyn walk on Anglesey, AngleseyWalking route1.6 km

This walking trail around the coastal headland celebrates some of Anglesey’s industrial heritage, its rich wildlife and a pioneering aviator. Enjoy the sea breeze and views of rocky islands along the way. Level walk with one gate.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30-00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Trywydd CoprCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Road downhill in the direction of Fronddu and Plas Cemlyn

📷 Eric Jones · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Road downhill in the direction of Fronddu and Plas Cemlyn

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🦉TRWYN YR WYLFA / WYLFA HEADNature reserve3.6 km→⛪Eglwys St MechellReligious grounds4.6 km→🌱Carreg DiamondUrban park1.7 km→🌱Rhyd-y-beddauUrban park2.2 km→⛪St Padrig's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→⛪St Rhuddlad's ChurchReligious grounds3.5 km→

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