Newborough Forest and beach area Anglesey North Wales 070913

Newborough Forest and beach area Anglesey North Wales 070913

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One of the photographs below show the island with lighthouse and the cross.

According to ancient legend Llanddwyn became an island retreat for Wales patron saint of lovers. The maiden Dwynwen fell in love with Prince Aaelon who tried to seduce her. She resisted his attentions and they parted in bitterness. She lived as a hermit on the island for the rest of her life.  St Dwynwen  parton saint of lovers (the Welsh St. Valentine)

Modern Newborough was founded by citizens of Llanmaes in eastern Anglesey who were evicted by Edward I in 1294 in order to promote the new port of Beaumaris. It was literally established as a "new borough" and gained its charter in 1303. In the 16th century Newborough was the county town of Anglesey. It was home to a thriving marram grass industry, used for producing matting. nets and rope.

From 1541 to 1553 constituency of Newborough returned a member of the English Parliament.

The Forrest Commission car park at Newborough Beach charge is currently £3. Walk from the car park on to the beach and turn right (heading north in the direction of Llandwyn Island) towards the rocky area at Lladdwyn Island. 

Beyond this lies Mallraeth Bay and an area used by Naturists. The walk form the car park is a total of 2 or 3 miles. 

Lladdwyn Island above the Island of lovers.