A beloved beach and its surrounding woodland were forced into lockdown after wardens became "overwhelmed" by visitors illegally lighting fires and BBQs.

An entry gate remained closed for three hours at Newborough National Nature Reserve on Anglesey to safeguard both visitors and wildlife.

Traeth Llanddwyn beach, often celebrated as one of Wales' most beautiful, was packed at the weekend as temperatures soared.

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On Saturday, August 16, the Met Office recorded Porthmadog in Gwynedd – 18 miles further south – as Britain's warmest location (17.4C) and the stunning weather attracted masses to the Welsh coast.

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