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Mynydd Llwydiarth / Pentraeth Forest (3.72km)

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  This walk is a family favourite. It’s quite a short one for us but a lovely way to spend an hour with stunning views of Eryri (Snowdonia), a derelict cottage and beautiful woodland. There are plenty of options to add loops if you fancy a longer walk.  Mynydd Llwydiarth is located near Traeth Coch (Red Wharf Bay) on the East Coast of Ynys Môn. Mynydd means “mountain” but at only 153.3m high Mynydd Llwydiarth is really just a hill! Pentraeth forest was planted on the mynydd in the 1950’s and was, until recent re-introduction, the last refuge for Anglesey’s red squirrels.  Distance: 3.72km Time taken: 1 hour 15mins Total ascent: 148.43m Parking: space for 4 cars if parked sensibly Facilities: None. No toilets and no bins. Please take rubbish / dog poo home with you.  1. For parking you need to turn by the Panton Arms pub in the village of Pentraeth onto the B5109 towards Beaumaris. The parking is on the left after leaving the village. There are two options for parking...