Traeth Bychan (''Traeth'' = 'beach', ''Bychan'' = 'small') is a beach on the isle of

Anglesey Anglesey (; cy, (Ynys) Môn ) is an island off the north-west coast of Wales. It forms a Local government in Wales, principal area known as the Isle of Anglesey, that includes Holy Island, Anglesey, Holy Island across the narrow Cymyran Strai ...

, Wales. The beach is between the villages of

Benllech Benllech (; ) is a large village on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. It is in the community of Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf, which has a population of 3,382, making it the fourth largest settlement on the island of Anglesey. The name of Benllech vill ...

and Moelfre. It faces eastwards and so offers shelter from the prevailing southwesterly winds. It is popular with walkers on the

Anglesey Coastal Path The Anglesey Coastal Path (formally the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path) is a long-distance footpath around the island of Anglesey (Ynys Môn) in North Wales. The route is part of the Wales Coast Path. Description The path mainly follows t ...

and is used by members of the Red Wharf Bay Sailing and Watersports Club. This quiet beach is famous as the spot where the submarine

HMS Thetis Twelve ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS ''Thetis'', named after the sea-nymph in Greek mythology: * was a 22-gun storeship launched in 1717. Her fate is unknown. * was a 44-gun fifth rate launched in 1747. She became a hospital ...

was beached after a tragic accident which occurred off the coast, when the vessel was carrying out trials in 1939. There is a cafe and public toilets within the pay & display car park. Nearby, is the small town of

and the village of Marian-Glas.

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