Llyn Parc Mawr at Newborough Forest (NRW)0300 065 3000workPicnic SiteThis is a lovely quiet picnic spot in sheltered woodland and an easily accessible lake rich in birdlife just 100 meters from the car park
Look out for the huge flocks of starlings in autumn, whilst a wide variety of wild birds spend the winter months at Llyn Parc Mawr. Lapwings, Curlews and Ducks come here in the spring to breed. If you are lucky you may even spot a Crossbill or Red Squirrel scurrying around in the trees!
There is a feeding station in the car park and you stand a good chance of seeing birds such as woodpeckers and jays along with the smaller birds such as chaffinch and tits.
Directions:
From the centre of Newborough village continue straight towards Malltraeth and you will see signs for Llyn Parc Mawr
Public Transport: The nearest rail stations are LLanfairpwll and Bangor.NewboroughAngleseySY23 3URUnited Kingdom53.154054920000-4.392608650000http://www.naturalresources.wales/newborough
Llyn Parc Mawr at Newborough Forest (NRW)
Picnic Site, free entry
Newborough Forest
Newborough Forest
Details
This is a lovely quiet picnic spot in sheltered woodland and an easily accessible lake rich in birdlife just 100 meters from the car park
Look out for the huge flocks of starlings in autumn, whilst a wide variety of wild birds spend the winter months at Llyn Parc Mawr. Lapwings, Curlews and Ducks come here in the spring to breed. If you are lucky you may even spot a Crossbill or Red Squirrel scurrying around in the trees!
There is a feeding station in the car park and you stand a good chance of seeing birds such as woodpeckers and jays along with the smaller birds such as chaffinch and tits.
Directions:
From the centre of Newborough village continue straight towards Malltraeth and you will see signs for Llyn Parc Mawr
Public Transport: The nearest rail stations are LLanfairpwll and Bangor.
Please note:
Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations.
Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff.
Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.
Please note:
Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations.
Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff.
Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.