The best family-friendly hikes and walks around Llanasa

A perfect vantage spot to observe the wildlife or simply to enjoy the views up and down the beach, out to sea and across the dunes. A long, very well maintained boardwalk takes from the public footpath through the reed beds and dunes to the viewing point and beach. There is a shelter at the viewing point providing a peaceful place to sit and rest. "The sand dunes at Gronant have been designated as a 'Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) as they provide an important habitat for a variety of important plant and animal life. Marine flora found here includes sea holly, marram grass and rare dune fescue.  Look carefully and you might even spot natterjack toads, lizards and North Wales’ only breeding colony of little terns.  In the winter months bird watchers visit the dunes to see the vast numbers of wading birds and waterfowl that accumulate here." Source: https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-wales/clwyd/prestatyn-gronant-dunes.htm#google_vignette

The sandy beach and dunes at Talacre are very popular. Dogs (and horses) are allowed.  The Ice Cream Farm is pleasant, welcoming and busy. There are several other pubs and cafe's in close proximity to the beach car park. You can read more about the facilities including car parking here; https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/north-wales/clwyd/talacre.htm#google_vignette

"The Point of Ayr Lighthouse, also known as the Talacre Lighthouse, is a Grade II listed building situated on the north coast of Wales, near the village of Talacre. It was authorised by the Chester Lighthouse Act 1776 and built in 1776 by a trust of the Mayor, Recorder and Aldermen of Chester to warn ships entering between the Dee and the Mersey Estuary. It was replaced by a pile light and was decommissioned in 1844. It is now a privately owned property." Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Point_of_Ayr_Lighthouse

Try Clwyd bakery for great pies cake and sandwiches

In August 2009, the BBC reported that planning permission had been sought to erect a "human sculpture" inspired by the reported ghostly sightings on the lighthouse balcony. This application was made by then owner James McAllister who intended it to serve as a "serious art installation". Local artist Angela Smith was contracted to design the 7 foot stainless steel ‘lighthouse keeper’ with the initial planning permission being approved for a three-year period. Permission was not sought to retain the structure after this point and the sculpture was relocated.

Beautiful beach with a lighthouse and views of Wirral in the distance. Golden sand don't forget your bucket and spade

It's a perfect cycle route with cracking views.

This epic Sustrans National Cycle Route runs for just over 360 miles from Reading to North Wales. The route begins in Berkshire at Reading before heading through the Chiltern Hills to Wallingford, Didcot, Abingdon and the famous university city of Oxford. You'll then head through the Midlands to Long Marston, Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon and the city of Birmingham. The next stage runs through Stafford before some canalside cycling through Stoke-on-Trent. Into Cheshire next to the historic city of Chester with its numerous ancient buildings and city walls. Leaving England you head west into Wales, passing Bagillt, Flint and Prestatyn with some excellent coastal views particularly on the traffic free sections from Abergele to Llanfairfechan. You continue through Colwyn Bay, Conwy and Llandudno before coming to the popular resort of Bangor. The final section then runs across the Isle of Anglesey to Holyhead.