Pentraeth

Travel Guide

Pentraeth showing signage and dining out
Pentraeth featuring a cemetery and a church or cathedral
Photo by Tom Leeson
Photo "Pentraeth" by Eric Jones (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo "Pentraeth" by Richard Mawdsley (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original

Nestled at the end of Red Wharf Bay, this pretty village combines beautiful coastal areas and countryside in a peaceful setting.

Stroll along the beaches and relax in seafront pubs and cafés of Pentraeth. Take relaxing walks across farmland and through Pentraeth Forest. Visit the old churches. Explore prehistoric sites and learn more at the local museum.

Pentraeth is Welsh for “head of the beach.” On the riverbanks of the Afon Nodwydd, it takes this name from its location, close to the beautiful Red Wharf Bay. Walk the 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) of sandy beach that make up Red Wharf Bay. Admire the scenery, which has earned the beach protection as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoy a little birdwatching, as the area attracts large numbers of waterfowl you might see oystercatchers, purple sandpipers, shelducks and more. Explore the nearby Pentraeth Forest and look for red squirrels, as the forest is one of their last remaining U.K. habitats.

Find St. Mary’s Church in the heart of Pentraeth. The church was restored in 1882, but look closely to see much of the original medieval stonework. Explore the church and find other features originating throughout history. See a Tudor arch door, the remains of a 12th-century font and windows from the 17th and 19th centuries.

Head just outside the village and you’ll find Stone Science, a quaint family-run museum. View the various dioramas, which depict differing ages of the earth. See thousands of fossils, crystals, stone arrowheads and more. Step outside to the children’s play area, which also has a small farm with pet goats and chickens. You can also visit a replica Iron Age roundhouse and purchase a fossil at the gift shop.

Reach Pentraeth by car or local bus service. Enjoy dinner or a drink in your choice of several bars and restaurants that look out over Red Wharf Bay.

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

The Seafront Hotel by Compass Hospitality

3 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
The price is €66 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
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The Marine Hotel

The Marine Hotel

3.5 out of 5
The Promenade, Llandudno, Wales
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €79 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€79
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
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The Marine Hotel
Grand Hotel Llandudno

Grand Hotel Llandudno

3 out of 5
Happy Valley Road, Conwy, Llandudno, Wales
The price is €68 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
€68
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Llandudno. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Great location"

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Beachmount Holiday Apartments

Beachmount Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
"Clean, quite and close to amenities."

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Superb family getaway, sleeps 8, pet friendly, south facing garden near beaches

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Superb family getaway, sleeps 8, pet friendly, south facing garden near beaches
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