'Where Snowdonia meets the sea.'
Dinas Dinlle is a small rural coastal hamlet in Gwynedd, situated centrally, it is within easy access to all North Wales’.
Located 7 miles from the historic town of Caernarfon and approx. 16 miles from both Bangor and Pwllheli, it is reached easily via the A499 and A487. The A55 coast road provides easy access to the UK’s wider motorway network.
The village of Dinas Dinlle is on the road to Caernarfon airport, where you can take pleasure flights around the Lleyn Peninsula, Snowdonia & the Castles of North Wales, or take flying lessons, or look around Air-world the aviation museum.
To the west the coastal footpath changes to a range of sand dunes part of 'Y Foryd' nature reserve, a tidal estuary, home to numerous birds, which leads to Fort Belan, built in the 18th Century, during the Napoleonic Wars.
The village is overlooked to the south by theIron-age hill fortificationfrom which the village gets its name. It is part of the Lleyn Peninsula coastal walk and a great view point!
The Blue Flag sandy beach, the wonderful walks, the glorious views and the peaceful atmosphere, makes it a wonderful location to escape from it all.
See the stars in their full glory, the sun & moon sets over the shimmering waters, listen to the waves and relax!
Dinas Dinlle village is central to all North Wales has to offer, making it a great base from which to explore this beautiful region!
Dinas Dinlle Amenities
Open All Year
Wendon Holiday Apartments
Iron Age Fort from which the settlement gets its name, Roman occupation (National Trust)
Public toilets with external shower
Children's playground and picnic area
Bwyty Lleu: Licensed restaurant & gift shop, drinks only may be bought, outside seating area 2km of car parking
Caernarfon Airport (2.2km) offering pleasure flights, flying lessons, cafe, bistro & Air World Museum
Fort Belan, renovated Napoleonic fort with dock, overlooking the entrance to the Menai Straits. The fort offers tours, and a venue for concerts, Musical Theatre, Talks, poetry & films
The Harp Inn in the village of Llandwrog (1.6km) offers bar and restaurant meals
Seasonal (usually May to November)
Beach warden, a First Aider.
Dogs are not allowed on approx. 450m of beach between the fish groins in front of the promenade from May 1 to Oct 31. There is, however, 5km of beach due North and 3.7km of beach due south where dogs are allowed.
Chip shop, cafe, gift shop & ice cream parlor.
Chip shop & cafe Shop selling newspapers, basic food supplies, off license, gifts, beachwear, inflatable’s etc.
Dinlle caravan park, about 400m away, with clubhouse open to non residents with bar, children’s room, entertainment 2 or 3 nights a week,
Morfa Dinlle caravan park again with clubhouse & shop ( 2.8km away next to airport)
