Visitors to Dwyfor and Meirionnydd are being asked to take responsibility for the health and safety of themselves and others and to respect local communities.

Gwynedd Council has spoken ahead of the bank holiday weekend to adhere to coronavirus rules in Wales.

The council say they have put arrangements in place in towns and resorts to help people maintain social distance whilst visiting attractions and businesses.

This includes banners and signs on streets and beaches to remind people of the Covid regulations; arrows and signs on pavements to help people keep to a distance; one-way pedestrian arrangements on some streets.

In addition, Wtra Plas Coch at Dolgellau has been closed to traffic to allow pedestrians more space to socially distance while shopping.

With many people likely to be visiting seaside resorts, the council’s maritime staff will be on duty in a number of popular areas.

Over the past few weeks, they have helped rescue many people and children from the sea.

Gwynedd Council is reminding people that the beach and the sea can be dangerous places and that care needs to be taken.

Safety signs should be red, red flags indicate that people should not get in water and children should be under close supervision at all times.

People should also beware of strong currents, large waves and hidden underwater sandbanks.

“Don’t venture into water deeper than the lever of your belly button,” the council advise.

“Do not use inflatables in the sea under any circumstances.

“Do not dig or burrow in the sand dunes.

“If you see someone in trouble at sea, call 999 and ask for the coastguard.”

The council also encourages visitors to act in a responsible and respectful manner, remembering to take their litter home.

“If a car park is full, don’t be tempted to park illegally or inconsiderately,” a spokesperson said.

“Those visiting the county in mobile homes or caravans, or individuals intending to camp, should make sure that they make arrangements to stay at licensed caravan and camping sites before setting off.”

To report incidents or behaviour of which may pose a risk to public health, members of the public should contact [email protected]u

To report cases visit our website www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru or use the ApGwynedd mobile app.

Gwynedd Council leader Dyfrig Siencyn said: "It is clear to everyone that the recent months and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic have challenged council services in unprecedented ways. This subsequent period is extremely busy in coastal and mountainous areas such as Gwynedd.

"Population numbers have shot up in a short period of time with the relaxation of some Covid regulations but other restrictions are still in place of course.

“This puts additional pressure on our services, with our officers across many services doing heroic work to provide local people with services and dealing with the effects of the pandemic.

“Over the weekend our traffic officers will work with the police to ensure that motorists respect the parking regulations in busy areas of the county. Our maritime officers will be on duty at the beaches and we will make every effort to tackle anyone who distrusts the county or camp illegally.

“Nevertheless, there is a limit to what the council and our other public service partners can do to keep everyone safe. So we urge everyone who wants to enjoy Gwynedd’s landscape and coast over the coming days and weeks to take responsibility for their own behaviour and to adhere to the Covid regulations so keeping our communities safe.”