Welsh coast

• South Wales
• North Wales

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South Wales
In Wales, families are spoilt for choice for places to picnic. Rhossili Beach, near Swansea, is situated on the tip of the superlative Gower Peninsula and commands views across the Bristol Channel and towards Pembrokeshire. With spectacular cliffs, burial cairns and mysterious shipwrecks visible at low tide, there is plenty to see on a visit to Rhossili.

There is also plenty to do on the three-mile-long sandy beach that is popular with fisherman, surfers and bathers. The clifftop walks from the National Trust visitor centre to the old coastguard lookout combines activity with marvellous views out to Worms Head.

To the west, Mwnt on the Ceredigion coast features a safe family beach that is packed with unusual maritime flora. Surrounded by agricultural pastureland, the horseshoe-shaped bay is an idyllic place for a quiet picnic, with the call of wild birds adding to the soothing nature of this peaceful spot. From the beach, families can catch a glimpse of Atlantic seals and bottle-nosed dolphins that are often seen displaying their skills in the bay.

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North Wales
On the north-facing coast of the Llyn Peninsula, the remote 18th-century fishing village of Porthdinllaen nestles on the edge of a beautiful beach that is perfect for picnics, walks and bathing (except at the tip of the headland where there are strong currents). This is one of the most picturesque parts of the Welsh coastline and attracts great numbers of visitors, especially in summer. The village has been in the care of the National Trust since 1994.