Work is set to begin next month on efforts to reduce coastal erosion at Dinas Dinlle, near Caernarfon.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW)says the height of the groyne will be reduced to support natural coastal processes and improve the movement of shingle along the coastline.

The groyne helps manage coastal erosion by slowing down the movement of beach material along the shore.

By reducing the level, it should allow shingle to move more freely to the stretch of beach north of the structures, slowing down the rate of erosion.

NRW says the works have been planned to cause minimal disruption with no need to close the footpaths.

It will take four days to complete and involve an exacavator and a dumper truck - and although the work will be visible within the village, it's not expected to be intrusive.

Keith Ivens, NRW's operations manager for water management, said: "We are committed to managing the coastline at Dinas Dinlle in a way that works with natural processes wherever possible."

"Adjusting the height of the groyne will help support the natural movement of shingle, which plays a key role in protecting the shoreline from erosion."

"We understand that local residents may have questions, and we want to reassure the community that this work is short‑term, carefully planned, and will be closely monitored to ensure the best environmental outcome."

NRW will keep a close watch on how the beach responds once the works are completed - and if monitoring shows that reducing the groyne has a negative impact on shingle movement or local beach conditions, it will be returned to its current levels.