Well if you're a dog walker, a rambler or a jogger than Hoylake Beach is definitely a great place…read morefor you to go! It's a lovely stretch of cast on which you can see most of Wales if it's a clear day! The tide comes right in so make sure you view the tide timetable before you walk too far out as there is some sinking sand around there that you probably wouldn't want to get stuck in! I would recommend West Kirby beach over Hoylake, as it seems to have more character and also because of the beautiful marine lake that also sits in West Kirby! But go for a job right along the two if you're feeling fit, and you're guaranteed to go home feeling great from the lush views and the sea air! AHOY!

Hoylake Beach is beautiful, especially when the tide is completely out on a sunny day, leaving a…read morevast expanse of sand dotted here and there with tufts of sea grass, and teaming with water birds. There's really not much else down there--no shops, cafes, etc., so it isn't really like a typical seaside promenade. But if you love long, peaceful walks, and you like nature, this is a lovely beach.

I am a huge fan of West Kirby. It's a fantastic day out during the summer months with the family…read more The beach is overall clean and there are lots of gorgeous views to be had. On a good day, when the tide is far out, you can walk to Hilbre Island and the Little Eye. You can also walk alone the sand dunes which I've found my children really enjoy. During the summer months there are ice cream vans/shops. Morrisons is nearby and they have a wide range of food/drinks/products to buy. There is also a car park which you have to pay for, but I feel that it is worth it as it seems secure. I really love this place and can't sing it's praises enough!

West Kirby Marine Lake is set on the very tip of the Wirral Peninsula with brilliant views of the…read moreWelsh coastline and the Dee river. The lake itself is totally enclosed, mainly non-tidal, offering water sport activities for all to enjoy. Extremely windy and can tackle windsurfing to kayaking. Private craft can be admitted by purchase of daily lake license, annual or seasonal license. These are really good value and i recommend them heartily if you have your own un-powered boat. Wirral Sailing Center is based at Marine Lake offers water sports activities which include - Kayaking, Canoeing, Windsurfing ,Sailing, Light boat sailing. Wirral Sailing Center is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association apparently which lends it a very good credit when moving on to another club. As mentioned above there are stunning views and when the tide goes out a gigantic beach to wander on. However unless you get a sunny and still day, unideal for most activities, will it be nice on the front. Wind whirls in off the irish sea quite literally like daggers of cold even in the middle of the so called summer. Bring gloves to watch people wander up and down the promenede. Good hot food can be found in morrisons.

This beach is nice for a walk in the afternoon/ evening. It is not an all day activity and it's a…read morestony beach, not sandy so I don't advise on coming here if you want to sunbathe. It is quite pretty to walk across and there is a little park like gym for children to play in down one end. Also there is a mini golf course opposite the beach for kids to use and the elderly can go play bingo. Additionally, there is a nice little cafe that serves warm beverages and ice cream.

Unfortunately due to 'progress' much of what I remember of this lovely place has been destroyed by…read morebuilding including an ASDA= awwww!!!!!!!!!!!! Parts still remain of where we played all day as children amongst the sand dunes and down to the waters edge. The 'Chippy' is still across the road although you take your life in your hands now to cross it and it's now more burgers and fries than fish and chips. It is still a pleasant little oasis once you get away from the road so families can still visit although those halcyon days have long gone. Most of the points are for the memories of being with my dearly missed father at this once special place.

The West Shore is the less popular of the two beaches in Llandudno which is a bit of a shame. It is…read morelocated on the opposite side of town to most of the hotels and shops which means it tends to get overlooked. Unlike the North Shore (the other beach) this is an exposed and sometimes windswept place and being on the Conwy estuary there are strong tidal currents if you go too far out to sea. You should also be aware that when the tide goes out there are large expanses of sandbanks which can be quickly cut off when the tide turns. The liftboat is called out regularly to rescue people who get caught out by this. So if it's that bad why would anyone go there? Well firstly it's much easier to park here. The area is largely residential with a few hotels mixed in so there is quite a bit of free, unrestricted on-street parking. There is also a large pay and display car park right next to the beach. There are adequate facilities including the Beach Cafe which is a traditional seaside cafe selling snacks, ice creams, cups of tea etc or if you'd prefer something stronger then there's the bar of the Sandringham Hotel just over the road. There are a couple of convenience stores nearby for crisps, drinks, newspapers and so on. There are breakwaters along the beach which are part of the flood defence system but they create small, sheltered beaches which are great for sunbathing or paddling (just don't go too far out). On a hot, sunny day you can't go wrong so long as the tide's in. Because the beach is quite exposed it attracts wind surfers and kite surfers when the wind gets up. It's also a popular beach with locals and dog walkers as there is plenty of space. The views along the coast and of Anglesey and Puffin Island are also worth seeing. All in all a great beach to visit if the weather's good. STOP PRESS - The Sandringham Hotel is now called 'The Lilly' and is apparently a 'restaurant with rooms'. I'm not sure if there will still be a public bar.

I agree with other reviewers. Much easier to park, one of the hotels serves beer to non guests,…read morethere is a cafe too. So, yes - perhaps better left to those in the know and dog walkers. One visit I watched windsurfers struggling in very rough conditions, so be careful.

If you're in Liverpool or Chester visiting, it's a must that you get the train across to West Kirby…read moreto see some of the stunning scenery that it has to offer. Not only does it have the Wirral Way, an old railway track that is not a country walk the length of Wirral, but it has the marine lake, the beach and Hilbre Island. Great for a family walk and a day out, Hilbre island is the biggest of three islands that lie between West Kirby and Wales. There's, 'Little I', the smallest, 'Middle I', the next biggest, and the 'Hilbre Island', the biggest! When the tides out loads of people flock over to Hilbre Island, about 40 mins walk from the beach! Here you can climb up and see great views and even a small house in which people live. Be sure to check the tides though as it's not uncommon for people to get stranded on Hilbre Island and it gets bloody cold at night in the middle of the sea!

This has to be a must. I never thought that I would have to book to access Hilbre Island Nature…read moreReserve (the three tidal islands lying at the mouth of the Dee Estuary, Little Eye, Middle Eye and Hilbre). It's totally free of charge but groups are restricted to 50 people and permits are required in advance for any group of 6 or more persons. The permits are allocated on a strictly first come basis, so you may find that your chosen day is already booked. This makes it all the more exciting when you do actually get a permit and manage to go! Permits are available from the Visitor Centre, Wirral Country Park. The islands are cut off from the mainland by the tide for up to four hours out of every twelve. So not get stuck! The views, birds and plants are amazing. I might apply for the Dee Estuary Ranger job as he is the only permanent resident on the islands and lives in Telegraph House.

Red Wharf Bay / Traeth Coch in Welsh is the largest beach on Anglesey at low tide…read more At high tide it is a 5 mile walk around muddy saltmarsh shores, also through fantastic sand dunes. There are birds to be seen such as wading birds, curlew and oystercatchers. Been here a year ago in August. I can recommend it in the evening for a quiet picnic.

What a beach!read more

UPDATE - since writing my original review of Colwyn Bay beach it's been "rebuilt". Tons of sand…read morehave been dredged off shore and dumped on to the beach. The effect has been to raise the level of beach so much that the parts of it around the pier are now above sea level so the tide never comes in all the way. This means there's now a sandy beach 24/7, 365 days a year. In addition to this the new watersports centre, Porth Eirias, has showers and toilets and will eventually have a cafe so the facilities are also greatly improved. Added to the free parking this must now be the best beach for miles around.

The new beach was well worth the visit and luckily it was one of the hottest days of the year…read more Parking was difficult as it was so busy and the public toilets were closed as it was a weekend, it's a five minute walk to the shopping centre by the underpass . The beach is unbeatable. The only room for improvement would be to open the toilets on weekends even if just in the summer season.

Conwy Water Gardens is set within the Snowdonia National Park…read more They have 3 coarse fishing lakes, ponds, woods, a picnic and childrens play area, an large aquarium, reptile house and aquatic centre where you can buy fish and pond supplies. They also have a dutch Pancake house and the food is really amazing. I come here regularly, my little boy loves to come and feed the ducks and look at all the fish and reptiles and play in the play area. It really is a lovely super cheap family day out with plenty to see and do all in one place.