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TRAETH LAFAN

2,659 ha

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BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2,659 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Curlew +62 more · last seen 2025; Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Mallard, Carrion Crow, Curlew +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 16 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
North Wales PathWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRegional walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Wales Coast Path (North Wales) main routeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
Conwy Mountain alternativeWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

52 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network National Route 82Cycling route
Named routeRef 82National Cycle Network
TelorCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Lon AddaCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route91 m
Named routeRef 5Length 91 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route173 m
Named routeRef 5Length 173 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Traeth Lavan at Time of Receding Tide

Traeth Lavan at Time of Receding Tide

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