The Walks

Anglesey Walks

"Each walk is a new discovery" was one of the comments left by a customer who walked the whole 125 miles.

If you were to do the whole coastal path this is our suggested itinerary.

Arrival

Arrive at Bangor/Llanfairpwll. Settle into a local B&B or inn. Llanfairpwll is well-known for being the village with the longest name. Llanfairpwll- gwyngyll - goger - y -chwyrn -drobwll - llan- tysilio - gogo - goch. Your car can remain here in safekeeping for the duration of your holiday.

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WALK 1
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Llyn Rhos Ddu to Moel Y Don

Distance 7.5 MILES 12 km   *EASY

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WALK 2 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Pwllfanogl to Beaumaris

DISTANCE 7.5 MILES 12 KM **MODERATE

Set off towards Brynsiencyn, and down to Pwllfanogl, where the acclaimed artist Sir Kyffin Williams lived until his recent death. This stretch of path takes you past the two famous bridges crossing the Menai Straits, the Britannia and Menai Bridges and through the village of Llandegfan, which is away from the coast, but gives you fantastic views towards Bangor and Snowdonia, eventually leading to the historic town of Beaumaris with it's Edwardian Castle (World Heritage Site), Old Gaol and Courthouse and numerous restaurants and hotels.

*2007 celebrated the 250th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Telford who built the Menai Suspension Bridge - an exhibition celebrating his life and work can be seen just off your walk at the Heritage Centre, Menai Bridge.
 

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WALK 3 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Beaumaris to Llanddona

DISTANCE : 9.5 MILES 15 km **MODERATE

Set off from your accommodation through Beaumaris, passing the mediaeval castle and follow the path to Penmon Priory and onto Trwyn Du lighthouse with views over to Puffin Island. Follow the path through farmland passing Bwrdd Arthur (Arthur's Table). Have a little detour to the top as this is the highest point on the eastern side of the island with spectacular views of Snowdonia.
Remains of an Iron Age village "Din Silwy" can be seen on Bwrdd Arthur.
Continue back onto the path through farmland down to the beach of Red Wharf Bay by Llanddona.
***HTV featured Penmon and Beaumaris in their series about "Tidal Wales", summer 2008

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WALK 4
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Llanddona to Moelfre

DISTANCE 8.5 MILES 14 KM **MODERATE

From Llanddona proceed downhill, taking the beach or forest path round to Red Wharf Bay. This is a good location for lunch or refreshments, either at Ship Inn or The Boathouse Restaurant.

Continue to Benllech Beach. Benllech is an old fashioned type of beach with ice-cream cafes, and safe swimming. (A Blue Flag Beach). The path continues onto the seacliffs leading to another sandy beach called Traeth Bychan.(Small Beach)   Again continue along the path which will lead to one of the prettiest little fishing villages on the east coast - Moelfre.
*The popular BBC series "Coast" visited Moelfre in 2006 and "Tidal Wales" in 2008 for HTV.

The village of Moelfre commemorated 150 years since the sinking of the  Royal Charter.

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WALK 5 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Moelfre to Point Lynas Lighthouse, Porth Eilian

DISTANCE 11 MILES 20 KM **MODERATE

Set off from Moelfre to Lligwy beach and Traeth yr Ora passing the Lifeboat Museum and bronze satute of renowned Coxwain Dic Evans. Also you will see the rocks on which the gold-laden Royal Charter foundered so disastrously . From Traeth yr Ora the path takes you north to a wild, unspoilt area, reminiscent of Ireland, eventually leading you to the telegraph station at Point Lynas.

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WALK 6  
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path 
Porth Eilian to Cemaes Bay

DISTANCE 9 miles 15 km ****STRENUOUS

Return to Point Lynas passing Ffynnon Eilian, a small spring which is said to be the holy well of St. Eilian, and continue to the small fishing village of Porth  Amlwch, avoiding Amlwch itself.  Rocky cliff tops will take you to Bull Bay.  Stop to watch the seals, porpoises and dolphins, playing in the warm waters before following the coast to Porth Wen, a lovely isolated cove and an unlikely site of an abandoned brickwords with its strange tall chimneys and bee-hived shape kilns. You now climb quite high, with stunning views of Middle Mouse Island and if you take a little detour you will reach a summer house at Wales' most northerly point! Descend to Porth Lleianna and the church of Llanbadrig.(St. Patrick's).
finally arriving at the village of Cemaes.

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WALK 7 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path   
Cemaes to Church Bay, Porth Swtan

DISTANCE 10.5 miles 17 km ***STRENUOUS

This is the island's remotest coastline. From Cemaes follow the coast closely to Wylfa Head. The Wylfa Power Station looms between Cemaes and Carmel Head. From the gardens of "Cestyll" follow the path to the unusual beach of Cemlyn Bay and the lagoon which is a heaven for wildlife. Continue to Hen Borth (Old Gate) and onto Trwyn Carmel Head.  A group of rocks called the Skerries

and another lighthouse can be seen in the distance. In summer, you might spot a seal or two basking on the rocks. From Carmel head continue to Ynys Fydlyn

a spectacular rock formation, eventually leading down to Porth Swtan (Church Bay).
*The popular BBC series "Coast" visited Carmel and featured an item on the family of "Bone Setters" who lived in this area.

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WALK 8   
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path   
Church Bay, Porth Swtan to Holyhead

DISTANCE - 14 MILES 22 km **MODERATE 

This next section is not as elevated as the previous day, and very attractive in parts. As it is divided by the Alaw Estuary, which is unsafe to cross, you have to travel inland along its banks full of prolific wildlife, to join the main road at Llanfachraeth and Llanynghenedl before returning towards the coast, with majestic views of Holyhead and Holyhead Mountain. A new path sould be opening in March 2013 avoiding the main road. From Valley go towards the Stanley Embankment passing the old toll house, walking through to the Penrhos Coastal Park onto the port of Holyhead -the gateway to Ireland. This section is 14 miles but can be curtailed to suit you. 

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Day Trip to Ireland -Optional

Take the ferry to Dublin and enjoy a perfect

break exploring the vibrant city.  Try a pint of

real Guinness in one of the hundreds of Irish pubs, or visit the Guinness Storehouse. Otherwise visit the many museums, or take a double-decker Sightseeing City tour around Dublin. We are agents for Stena Line and Irish Ferries, so ferry tickets can be bought directly from us.

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WALK 9   
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path   
Holyhead to Treaddur Bay

DISTANCE  12 miles    19km ***STRENUOUS TO MODERATE

This is probably the most attractive part of the coastal path rising up to 220 metres, with abundant wild and unspoilt landscapes.  Starting from the port,the path ascends the mountain, passing an old Iron Age hill-fort, and eventually leads you to the famous South Stack lighthouse and Twr Elin. Twr Elin is owned by the RSPB, a popular vantage point for bird-watchers.  Take a detour to visit the lighthouse - possibly one of the most spectacular and exciting locations on Anglesey. 400 steps lead down to the lighthouse. There, you will be able to see exhibitions on bird life, and visit the engine room before climbing to the top of the lighthouse.

Further along the coast, the landscape changes and levels out into small beaches like Porth Dafarch, with the path finally reaching Trearddur Bay.
*  The popular television series "Most Haunted" were at South Stack Lighthouse in 2007 in search of paranormal experiences.  They weren't disappointed!!!  

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WALK 10 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path    
Treaddur Bay to Four Mile Bridge

DISTANCE  8.75 miles (OR  10 Mile circular)    14 km-15km **MODERATE

On leaving Trearddur Bay, the landscape becomes rugged with interesting and unusual rock features created by the pounding sea.  Follow the path up to Mynydd Rhoscolyn. Take a stop at Ffynnon Santes Gwenfaen's Well.  In the Middle Ages, people believed that the waters from this well could heal the sick of mind!  Walk along the  beaches of Borthwen and Traeth Llydan, with the path finally taking you from the coast inland along gorseland and quiet lanes to Pontrhydbont or Four Mile Bridge.

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WALK 11 
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path    
Four Mile Bridge to Aberffraw

DISTANCE   11.75 MILES 18 km *EASY

This stretch of coastline is the surfer's paradise.  It starts off fairly flat and sandy, taking the walker along beaches like Cymyran and Rhosneigr.  On today's walk you will most definitely have a close look at some of the military planes taking off or landing at RAF Valley.  Further along the coastal path, in days gone by, this stretch of coast earned notoriety through its pirates (Lladron Crigyll- The Thieves of Crigyll - the name of the river that flows into the sea near Rhosneigr)  Many a ship was taken over with travellers and crews killed for their spoils.  Rhosneigr has become a busy, popular holiday resort but once it used to be a quiet fishing village.

From Rhosneigr, walk the shoreline with views towards Snowdonia and the Rivals on the Llyn Peninsula. On the path, you will pass a burial chamber, which dates back to Neolithic times - BARCLODIAD Y GAWRES. (Rocks of the She-Giant)

Your walk will take you around Ynys Môn Racing Track and down to the shoreline at Llangwyfan, with its little church out in the sea. The church can be reached at low tide. Follow the path to the beautiful beach of Aberffraw.

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WALK 12    
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path   
Aberffraw to Newborough Forest

Distance 7 MILES 12 km **EASY

This section passes through and area of sand dunes and then takes you through farmland inland to Hermon and Llangadwaladr Church (well worth a visit).  Once again, as you approach the Malltraeth Estuary there are stunning views of Snowdonia.  It is along this stretch of path that Charles Tunnicliffe was inspired for many of his paintings.  He lived at Malltraeth from 1947 until his death in 1979.  This estuary is deservedly regarded of national importance due to its wealth of wildlife.  

At Malltraeth, a cob was built to claim land from the sea. This land is used today as farmland.  From Malltraeth walk along the cob to Newborough Forest.

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WALK 13
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Newborough Forest to Llyn Rhos Ddu

Distance 9 MILES 15 km *EASY

From the edge of Newborogh Forest make your way through the forest for a couple of miles - where wildlife and fauna are at its best. The path will eventually lead you onto Llanddwyn Beach. Anglesey is quite often referred to as the Island of Romance. Llanddwyn is the hypnotic Island of Lovers, dedicated to Santes (Saint) Dwynwen, with its curved bay and dunes, clear sparkling waters and spectacular views towards the Llyn Peninsula. From the island walk across the dunes to Aber Menai point, ending at Llyn Rhos Ddu.

This completes your self-guided walk around the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path!

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