The beach offers spectacular mountain views (Image: Getty)
Those fortunate enough to have experienced this spectacular expanse of sand will find it entirely unsurprising to discover it claiming the top position on Time Out’s ranking of Britain’s finest beaches.
It’s not situated along the Cornish coastline or nestled within a Devon seaside resort, but rather the nation’s premier beach can be found on a diminutive Welsh island.
While the UK’s shoreline extends for thousands of miles encompassing roughly 1,500 beaches, not every one merits a journey, and this beloved favourite is proving exceptionally difficult to surpass.
Anglesey in Wales is hardly unfamiliar with visitors, as tourists consistently travel to the destination, positioned just beyond the mainland’s northwest shore. The island is reached via the 19th-century Menai Suspension Bridge and provides travellers with a retreat that’s steeped in nature and, naturally, the tranquil coast.
Time Out crowned Traeth Llanddwyn, also known as Newborough Beach, as Britain’s supreme number one beach for its “heavenly views wherever you turn”. Featuring cream-coloured sand and dunes dotted across the shoreline with wildflowers, supported by a verdant forest, it resembles a genuine slice of paradise, carved directly from nature, precisely as it ought to be.
Framed against the backdrop of silhouettes from Eryri National Park’s summits, the vistas are genuinely unparalleled, as you bask in the sunshine and gaze at the mountains rising before you. What renders it even more remarkable is that owing to its considerable expanse at 2.5 miles in length, it never appears crowded or overwhelmed by visitors.
The beach is backed by a luscious forest (Image: Thomas Follows/Wiki)
One visitor took to TripAdvisor to share their experience, writing: “Gorgeous beach! Where the forest meets the sand, never seen anything like it before. quite long and spacious, so not crammed full of people.
“Parking charge, huge car park. Could spend all day here. Toilets available. Beautiful drive coming to the beach.”
Another shared: “Wow. One of the best beaches we have been to ever. Spectacular views, space and adjoining forest area for walking too. The wall and views walking Llanddwyn small island, are breathtaking. Photos cannot do it justice and loads of parking for beach access too.”
The beach has been compared to those in Caribbean, with sandy white sand (Image: Visit Wales/Welsh Government)
Fortunately, parking does not appear to be a concern for those planning a trip, though a car is essential and remains the only practical way to reach this secluded treasure. Public transport fails to get visitors close enough to the beach, which is nestled on the south-western tip of Anglesey.
In making the bold declaration of naming it the finest beach in the UK, Time Out helpfully included an insider tip with an activity recommendation. Thanks to its tranquil waters, the location is perfectly suited for paddleboarding, with equipment available to hire from Hiareth Hire for £45 for the whole day.
Beyond the sand and sea, Traeth Llanddwyn is home to the striking whitewashed lighthouse known as Tŵr Mawr. The windmill-style structure stands serenely on the picturesque tidal island of Ynys Llanddwyn, just off the Anglesey coastline.
It can only be reached via a picturesque coastal walk of approximately two miles, which usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes each way. This makes it the perfect adventure for those who’ve had their fill of sunbathing and wish to experience the stunning beach from a completely different perspective.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
