About
Cemaes Bay is a must-visit if you want coastal walks, sandy beaches, and a charming seaside village. Nestled on the northern coast of Anglesey, this picturesque bay offers stunning scenery, dog-friendly beaches, and miles of coastal paths to explore.
Cemaes Bay is an inlet between the headlands of Wylfa Head and Llanbadrig Point, facing north into the Irish Sea. The bay has four areas of beach. The two main ones in Cemaes are on either side of the harbour and river. Traeth Bach is the smaller of the two beaches on the west side, over the river from the larger sandier Traeth Mawr.
The other beaches accessed from the coast path are Porth Padrig, to the east of the village, and Porth y Wylfa, to the west.
Cemaes village includes a sheltered natural harbour that looks north to the Irish Sea. It is also the site of an ancient settlement and one of Wales’s most northerly villages.
Dog Access and Rules
Dogs are welcome at Cemaes Bay, but there are some seasonal restrictions to be aware of:
- Traeth Bach, Porth Padrig and Porth y Wylfa are each dog-friendly all year round.
- Traeth Mawr, the larger beach at Cemaes Bay, prohibits dogs on the village end between 1 May and 30 September, but you do have all-year access to the far end of the beach.
Things To See & Do
One of the best things to do with your dog in Cemaes Bay is to enjoy the beaches. The soft sand and shallow waters make it ideal for dogs to run, dig, and splash around. If you visit Traeth Mawr, you must be aware of the summer restrictions at the river end, but you can still enjoy an unrestricted off-lead at the far end or on one of the other three (Traeth Bach, Porth Padrig and Porth y Wylfa) beaches.
You have some Anglesey Coastal Path options for a more extended adventure, either towards Llanbadrig or Wylfa Head. Both routes feature rugged cliffs and some great sea views, and you might spot seals, seabirds, and even dolphins in the distance.
Access and Facilities
Cemaes Bay is easily reached via the A5025, around 30 minutes from the Menai Bridge. The village has public car parks, including a beach car park with direct access to the sand. By public transport, buses run from Holyhead and Bangor, making it possible to reach the village without a car.
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