Newborough Forest Gravel Road – Rhosneigr Beach loop from Rhosneigr

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Newborough Forest Gravel Road – Rhosneigr Beach loop from Rhosneigr

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Newborough Forest Gravel Road – Rhosneigr Beach loop from Rhosneigr

02:43

40.6km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.15 km for 51 m

After 8.43 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.53 km

Aberffraw Village and River Ffraw

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely little coastal village at the mouth of the river Ffraw, just before it flows into the sea. There's a handy shop here to stock up on supplies. With thriving wildlife, traditional white cottages, and a picturesque church, it's a lovely place to stop, rain or shine!

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8.62 km

View of the Estuary

Highlight • Natural

sun cream

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14.7 km

The Cob Path and Cefni Estuary Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Cob (about a mile in length) is an elevated tarmac footpath/cycle trail which runs parallel to the road but about 150 feet (50 m) from it.

It provides excellent views across the Cefni estuary and the distant mountains of Snowdonia and also leads to Newborough Forest where there are circular cycle trails leading directly to the beach (which can get very busy). If you are thinking of riding any of the trails in Newborough Forest I would recommend at least a hybrid bike as they can become rough in places.

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17.6 km

Ynys Môn National Landscape

Highlight • Other

Watch out for the sand

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20.5 km

Sandy Trails in Newborough Forest

Highlight • Trail

It’s sandy

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22.7 km

Newborough Forest Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

Well maintained forest road travelling through pine trees.

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35.6 km

Barclodiad y Gawres Neolithic Burial Chamber

Highlight • Cave

Barclodiad y Gawres is a Neolithic burial chamber on the coast that's a fascinating place to visit. In Welsh, Barclodiad y Gawres means 'The Giantess's Apronful'.

When I visited, I parked my bike up in the car park by the beach and walked up to the chamber. There are information boards at the front where you can learn more about it.

If you walk beyond the chamber, you can clamber down the rocks and look out to sea. It feels like there's nothing but you and the ocean for miles ahead. Three helicopters flew right over my head from the RAF base too!

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39.0 km

Rhosneigr Beach

Highlight • Beach

A great little place to stop with interesting cafes and restaurants and a great little beach where you can watch kite surfers when there is a breeze. Fighter jets roar from the nearby airfield overhead.

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