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Second World War Coastguard Lookout

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Raven, Stonechat +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Raven, Stonechat +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Seaside Grimmia, Alpine Thread-moss, Supine Plait-moss +84 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Seaside Grimmia, Alpine Thread-moss, Supine Plait-moss +84 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Black Oil-beetle, Green Tiger Beetle, Glow-worm +25 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Black Oil-beetle, Green Tiger Beetle, Glow-worm +25 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Plants — Conocephalum conicum, Conocephalum salebrosum, Red Dead-nettle

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths 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

Disused lookout now used a sheep shelter

Disused lookout now used a sheep shelter

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