Dinas Dinlle Beach
Caernarfon, Gwynedd
A large expanse of beach with vast areas of sand from mid-tide level. The foreshore consists of natural pebble banks. The beach offers exceptional views towards the Llyn Peninsula (Penrhyn Llyn) and towards Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn) on Anglesey.
Beach Type
Sand/PebbleFacilities
ToiletsIncluding disabled facilities
The beach has a slipway and a first aid post
A camping and caravan site and some shops and cafes are also nearby
Fast food outlets and shops within walking distance
Activities
The beach is used for swimmingScuba diving
Surfing
Sea canoeing
Sailing
Jet skiing
Windsurfing
Power boating
Fishing and snorkelling
A craft exclusion zone is enforced in the water
To protect bathers
There are 2 slipways for boat launching
Nature and Wildlife
The beach is close to the Marine Local Nature Reserve at the Afon Foryd Estuary. Traffic free cycle and walking tracks are close by. The Historic Monument "Bryn Dinas" and an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) are nearby. Harbour porpoises and botParking
Car parking is available for 350+ cars. The car park is free and there are spaces for the disabled.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the Council.Dogs
Dog bins are provided but dogs are banned between the 1st May and the 30th September. There are dog bins at the beach for the rest of the year.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: CaernarfonCounty: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 53.0842, -4.33708
Postcode: LL54 5TW
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Take the A487 south from Caernarfon and then the A499 towards Pwllheli. Take the turning for Dinas Dinlle by Glynllifon Country Park and follow the narrow road for 1 mile.Public Transport
The regular bus from Caernarfon to Pwllheli passes close to the beach. The nearest train station is 16 miles away. in Bangor.Nearest Railway Stations
Bodorgan (Approx. 9 miles away)Llanfairpwll (Approx. 11 miles away)
Ty Croes (Approx. 11 miles away)
Bangor (Gwynedd) (Approx. 13 miles away)