Cemlyn shingle ridge walk
Discover a trail along the shingle ridge and watch a host of water birds on the lagoon at Cemlyn National Nature Reserve. This circular trail will take you across a causeway and along country lanes at Cemlyn Bay. It's perfect for walkers and wildlife spotters. Dogs are welcome to join you as well.
Flooding
Bryn Aber car park and the bridge leading across to Esgair Gemlyn are liable to flooding. Please check for high tide times before your visit.
Total steps: 5
Total steps: 5
Start point
Bryn Aber car park, grid ref: SH329936
Step 1
Go out of the car park and turn left, over the bridge and onto the shingle ridge. The ridge, known as Esgair Gemlyn, was formed by the process of longshore drift.
Step 2
Walk along the ridge towards the eastern car park. To your right is the Cemlyn National Nature Reserve, an internationally important seabird colony. Access to the top of the shingle ridge is limited when the terns are nesting, this area is patrolled by North Wales Wildlife Trust Wardens.
Step 3
When you get to the car park at the eastern end of the ridge, turn right and walk down the lane past Tyddyn Sydney farm.
Step 4
At the road junction, bear right and walk along the lane past the National Trust farm at Plas Cemlyn.
Step 5
Turn right at the road junction and follow the lane back over the causeway and past Bryn Aber, back to the car park.
End point
Bryn Aber car park, grid ref: SH329936
Trail map
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