Walking in Anglesey in North Wales
Coastal Path
The Isle of Anglesey’s coastal path covers over 125 miles of mainly coastal walks. It links 36 coastal villages and towns and is a fantastic circular route for anyone.
There are over 80 churches on Anglesey, half of these are on the coastal path, including the 12th Century St Eilian at Llaneilian and the Church of St Patrick at Llanbadrig to the north of the island. It is worth stepping in to these ancient churches, though worn by wind and weather they bare witness to Anglesey’s rich religious heritage.
Walks in Anglesey
Great walks! Find routes along Anglesey's coastal path, sandy beaches, headlands, forests and moorlands
Put some shoes on and just wander, or be organised with maps and guides. The choice is yours, the views are spectacular and the air should be bottled and sold. There are excellent guide books on sale at local newsagents with detailed routes and maps.
Use this list to get you started, but please be aware that changes in the weather can happen quickly and tides can race up the most peaceful looking beach. Always read warning signs and be alert if you are far from home.
Wander and enjoy....
Walk 1: Newborough/ Llandwyn Island
Newborough is a small town off the A4080, there is a pay car park near the beach which is signposted from the village. The area is protected by Anglesey Coastal Heritage, so keep to paths in the forest and read signs, wardens do patrol.
From the car park turn either left onto the beach for Aber Menai point and views to Caernarfon or right for the long beach leading to the island. There is also endless woodland.
Walk 2: Holyhead Mountain
Access from near South Stack Lighthouse, passing Ellin’s Tower. Climb up above both on the worn path for spectacular views of the lighthouse and further up to see Holyhead and harbour, Lleyn Peninsula, Trearddur Bay and West Anglesey. A bird watcher’s paradise.
Walk 3: Wylfa, Cemlyn & Cemaes Bay
Park near the power station and turn either left for Wylfa Head and Cemlyn Bay, walk the coastal path, headland and across the path near the lagoon, or turn right for Cemaes across fields and the coastal path for the pubs and shops of Cemaes Bay.
Walk 4: Traeth Ora
a secluded bay only accessible on foot. There is a car park near Lligwy (off A5025 Moelfre/Amlwch Road) and you can walk from either Traeth Lligwy or from near the Pilot Boat Inn across fields. Sections of coastal path are above secluded and sandy bays and some sections are through bracken. Nearby is Bodafon Mountain (across the main road). It is only 584 feet high but provides views of the whole island.