Barbecues and fires banned at famous welsh beach side beauty spot

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES HAVE INTRODUCED THE BAN AT THE REQUEST OF LOCALS FOLLOWING 15 FIRE-RELATED INCIDENTS 16:47, 21 May 2025Updated 16:51, 21 May 2025 Barbecues and fires will be

completely banned at a beachside Welsh beauty spot. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is supporting a request from the local community by introducing the ban at Newborough National Nature

Reserve and Forest, which borders the iconic Traeth Llanddwyn (beach). It follows 15 fire-related incidents, including the use of barbecues, which were dealt with by NRW officers last

weekend. The ban aims to reduce the risk of wildfires and applies to all areas within the Anglesey-based reserve – including car parks and all land managed by NRW. The designated barbecue

area in the car park will be removed over the coming weeks and converted into a picnic-only space, NRW said. Open fires and overnight camping remain strictly prohibited. An NRW spokesman

said: "We want people to enjoy the site safely and encourage visitors to come for the day and bring a picnic. "Many wildfires in Wales are started accidentally by people enjoying

the countryside. Article continues below "Discarded cigarettes, glass bottles, and unauthorised BBQs can all spark blazes that put local communities at risk, and cause lasting damage to

habitats and wildlife." Justin Hanson, North West People and Places Team Leader for NRW, said: “Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest is a much-loved and ecologically important

site. "We’re listening to local concerns and doing all we can to minimise risks. “With warm, dry weather increasing the risk of wildfire, we’re asking everyone to respect the rules and

help protect what makes this place so special. Article continues below “Visitors are reminded to take litter home, leave no trace, bring a picnic and never light fires or BBQs – especially

during dry spells. Local signage and fire warnings should always be followed.” Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat

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