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Cycling in Anglesey
Cycle Ride - Newborough
The first part of this ride forest follows tracks through Newborough Forest to reach the beach near Llanddwyn Island. It is well worth allowing an hour or more to visit this immensely attractive island on foot. The route then goes behind the sand dunes and is sandy in places and it will probably be necessary to dismount for two or three stretches. Again you may well have to dismount for a stretch when you go through Malltraeth marsh where part of the track may be under water and has to be bypassed. After crossing Malltraeth sands by a new cycleway you return through varied and attractive countryside via traffic-free lanes. Photos of the Ride
Route: Newborough - Newborough Forest - Llanddwyn Island - Malltraeth marshes - Newborough Forest - Malltraeth - Pont Marquis - Llangaffo - Newborough
Distance: 15½ miles
Ascent: 100m. Most of this ride is flat. There are, however, a couple of climbs in the second half, the first of which, before Llangaffo, is quite steep.
Start: free car park at Newborough (near the start of the road that goes to Newborough Forest and beach. The road is opposite the P.O. and adjacent to the White Lion.) Grid Ref: 423656
Cycle Ride from Penmaenmawr, Conwy County
The Ride
Turn Right out of car park and after nearly a mile enter Newborough Forest
Turn Right at large car park going through gap by side of locked gate
Continue to the smaller Llanddwyn Island car park (restricted to key holders!), lock your bike, go down on to the beach and explore the Island on foot - you will not be disappointed.
Unlock your bike and return the way you came for about one and a half tenths of a mile
Turn Left through gate
After 1/10 of a mile Turn Left at green way-marked stump number 8
Turn Left at green stump number 6 on to a narrower path
Turn Left at stump number 14
Turn Left at main forest track
Turn Left on to new cycleway and go to Malltraeth
Turn Left on to main road and Turn Right at bridge (signposted Trefdraeth)
After nearly 2 miles Turn Right over bridge (Pont Marquis)
Straight ahead at crossroads at Llangaffo
Turn Right at next crossroads
Turn Right at main road and immediately right again going past church
Turn next Left
Turn Left at T junction
Turn Left at the A4080 in Newborough and then Right to return to car park
Points of Interest
Llanddwyn Island is rarely cut off at high tide. It is a nature reserve and one of Anglesey's gems. This magical place has coves with rocky outcrops and sandy beaches, an ancient ruined chapel, a historic lighthouse and even older beacon and pretty pilots' cottages. Snowdonia and the Lleyn hills provide a dramatic backdrop. Wild flowers abound in early summer. Not to be missed.
Malltraeth Marsh is appealing because of its wild remoteness.
Malltraeth Sands are crossed by a new off-road cycleway with expansive views.
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