Regular visitors to the Dingle Local Nature Reserve, in Llangefni, will be pleased to hear that work to replace the existing boardwalk begins next week.

Isle of Anglesey County Council - which manages the 42-acre wooded valley, rich in both wildlife and history - has secured funding to replace the existing wooden boardwalk with a new structure.

The replacement boardwalk will be made from sustainably sourced recycled plastic ensuring considerably greater longevity than the timber that was used and enjoyed by so many over the last 20 years.

Unfortunately, this does mean that sections of the boardwalk will need to be closed to the public during the construction period. The first of these closures is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 November.

This will provide time for tree safety management works and final survey work, before starting to remove the existing boardwalk.

We appreciate this will inconvenience many who regularly enjoy a walk on the site, but installing the new 1,000 metre boardwalk will take time. Works are scheduled to be completed by April 2025.

Things to be aware of

• The section of boardwalk leading from the St Cyngar’s Church car park will be closed during the removal of the existing boardwalk.
• The section of boardwalk from Station Car Park to Llyn Pwmp and up to the B5109 (Cildwrn Road) will remain open during the initial phase of this project.
• The site can still be accessed via the Lôn Las Cefni cycle route which remains open, and Coed Smyrna area will also remain accessible from the cycle route.
• Maps outlining the plans and alternative routes will be published on our website www.anglesey.gov.wales and social media channels; together with regular updates as the construction of the new boardwalk progresses.
• The ongoing works to install the new boardwalk will not affect the weekly Park Run event which is held in the Dingle Local Nature Reserve.

The project will be delivered thanks to funding provided by the UK government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, Welsh Government and Isle of Anglesey County Council.

Council Leader and Economic Development portfolio holder, Councillor Gary Pritchard, said, “The Dingle is a highly prized community resource valued by locals and visitors alike. I’m grateful to our Countryside and AONB Team for securing this vital funding to provide a new boardwalk which will ensure that this haven for wildlife can be enjoyed by the public for decades to come.”

The new boardwalk has also been welcomed by Canolbarth Môn county councillors, Dylan Rees, Non Dafydd and Paul Ellis. All three look forward to seeing the positive impact this project will bring.

Councillor Dylan Rees said, “The Dingle is a cherished part of our local community, and this new recycled plastic boardwalk will ensure it remains accessible and enjoyable for years to come."

Councillor Non Dafydd said, “Replacing the old wooden boardwalk with a recycled plastic structure at the Dingle will represent a significant improvement for everyone who enjoys visiting. It will provide a far more resilient foot path for visitors whilst also supporting our green initiatives.”

Councillor Paul Ellis added, “I look forward to seeing these works providing improved accessibility at the Dingle, ensuring that it remains an important community resource and attraction for the people of Llangefni and Anglesey as well as visitors.”

Ends 7 November 2024