Church Bay (Porth Swtan in Welsh) is a picturesque beach surrounded by steep cliffs. There are rock pools to explore and the beach affords very clean swimming water. The bay takes its name from nearby St Rhuddlad's Church, which you can see from the beach. Church Bay has been designated as a Blue Flag beach.

Charlie Cosh

September 18, 2025

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Church Bay is so called because of the nearby St Rhuddlad's Church, Llanrhuddlad which is visible from the bay.

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1. Llangorse Café – Church Bay (Porth Swtan) loop from Rhydwyn

7.63km

02:08

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Church Bay (Porth Swtan) – Llangorse Café loop from Cylch-y-Garn

8.99km

02:29

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Traeth y Fydlyn – Church Bay (Porth Swtan) loop from Rhydwyn

9.04km

02:30

160m

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 20 m

Contacts

Church Bay, Rhyd-wyn, LL65 4EU, Isle of Anglesey

www.visitwales.com/product/1821176

tourism@anglesey.gov.uk

01248 750057

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Location: Cylch-Y-Garn, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Church Bay (Porth Swtan)

1. Llangorse Café – Church Bay (Porth Swtan) loop from Rhydwyn

2. Church Bay (Porth Swtan) – Llangorse Café loop from Cylch-y-Garn

3. Traeth y Fydlyn – Church Bay (Porth Swtan) loop from Rhydwyn

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