St David’s beach is an extension of Benllech beach sitting in an estuary on the west side of Red Wharf Bay in the Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Trwyn Dwlban Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). It’s backed by grassland and trees, and has lovely views across the bay.
The secluded beach is privately owned by the caravan park and the soft, flat, golden sand and clean water means it’s ideal for a family day out. Children will enjoy going for a paddle in the sea or exploring the rockpools that are exposed at low tide. Look out for crabs, shrimps, and sea anemones, as well as larger fish such as dogfish and cuttlefish. Fossils, such as coral, brachiopod shells and crinoids, can also be found in the limestone beds along the shoreline.
As it rarely gets crowded, St David’s is an ideal spot for a picnic or playing beach games. Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round too, so you’re more than welcome to bring along your four-legged friend.
Just behind the beach is Castell Mawr Rock, or Castle Rock, a large rectangular-shaped limestone outcrop covered in vegetation that was once the site of an Iron Age fort. The northern end of the rock was once quarried giving it its unusual shape. At 25 metres high and with sheer sides it offers good bouldering, although climbing is not permitted as it’s a protected refuge for nesting seabirds as well as a hunting ground for birds of prey.
There are plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants in the surrounding area. Alternatively, you can eat at The Tavern on the Bay in the holiday park, a gastropub that offers pub classics, local delicacies, pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks. Dogs are not allowed inside but are welcome on the outside terrace.
Unless you are staying at the caravan park, access to the beach is via the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path from Benllech, where you will find parking, toilets, and other facilities.
