About
Talacre Beach is a long, sandy, dog-friendly beach overlooking the Irish Sea towards the Wirral and Liverpool. The beach is backed by sand dunes and has plenty of room for everyone, even in the summer, with the local holiday parks. Talacre is a good alternative to the more commercialised coastal resorts in North Wales.
Dog Access and Rules
Talacre Beach allows dogs year-round, but if you enter the nature reserve, you must keep to the footpaths and keep your dog under close control.
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Things To See & Do
A major feature of the beach is the 18-metre-high Point of Ayr lighthouse, which, although decommissioned in 1883, is said to be haunted by a ghostly figure in old-fashioned lighthouse-keeper clothes, standing in front of the glass dome and looking out over the beach. If you do walk out to the lighthouse, watch out for the tide.
The area around the beach, Gronant Dunes and Talacre Warren, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with an RSPB reserve. Rare species include the natterjack toad. Just around the corner, the Dee Estuary is a haven for wintering birds, with little terns, skylarks, meadow pipits and warblers all spotted here.
The beach is great for dog walkers, with spectacular views out to the Irish Sea.
Access and Facilities
Facilities include car parking, toilets, a cafe/restaurant, a pub, and nearby holiday parks.
