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Conwy Valley and the North CoastLlanfairfechan Shore
Level promenade and shore path along the Menai Strait, with the Lavan Sands stretching out at low tide and Anglesey opposite.
- Distance
- 3.1 mi / 5 km
- Time
- 1 hr 35
- Ascent
- 20 m
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Shape
- There and back
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Follow the promenade and coastal path in either direction. Flat and surfaced.
Worth knowing
- The Lavan Sands hold thousands of waders; the hours before high tide bring them close.
- Fully accessible along the promenade.
- Great crested grebe and merganser on the strait in winter.
What you’ll see
The strait and Lavan Sands, Anglesey opposite, and large numbers of waders.
Background
The Lavan Sands were crossed on foot to Anglesey before the Menai Bridge, guided by a bell rung from Beaumaris in fog.