Newborough Beach
Anglesey, Wales
A vast expanse of sand backed by one of Wales's largest dune systems and a dramatic pine forest, with views across to Snowdonia.
A vast expanse of sand backed by one of Wales's largest dune systems and a dramatic pine forest, with views across to Snowdonia. The sheer scale of flat sand at low tide, combined with soft dune slopes, gives digging groups an enormous amount of room to spread out.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Tides
A large tidal range reveals an exceptionally wide stretch of firm sand at low tide, among the biggest in Wales.
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At a Glance
| Nearest town | Newborough |
|---|---|
| Region | Anglesey, Wales |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets |
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Dig Guides for Newborough Beach
Tailored advice for every hole type on a dunes.
Castle Moat
The classic — a sandcastle's best friend
Treasure Hole
Dig deep, hide well, find glory
Sand Pool
Build your own private paddling pool
Tunnel
The engineering challenge — meet in the middle
Volcano
Pour water in, watch it erupt
Channel and Dam
Control the water — redirect the sea
Den or Foxhole
Excavate a hideout and disappear
Buried Alive
The timeless classic — bury a sibling
Spiral Vortex Pool
Dig a spiral, fill it with water, and watch it swirl
Fossil Dig Pit
Bury it, map it, and excavate it like a real palaeontologist
Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day