The Anglesey Coastal Path circles the entire island – 125 miles of some of the most varied and beautiful coastal walking in Britain. You could walk the whole thing in about twelve days, but most visitors dip in and out, tackling a section or two during their stay. Here are our favourite stretches, all easily reached from Trearddur Bay.
Trearddur Bay to South Stack
Distance: 4 miles one way | Difficulty: Moderate
This is the walk right on our doorstep, and it is spectacular. From Trearddur Bay beach, the path follows the rugged coastline west, passing hidden coves, rocky headlands and the dramatic cliffs of Holyhead Mountain. The final approach to South Stack lighthouse, with the sea crashing hundreds of feet below, is genuinely breathtaking. You can catch a bus back or retrace your steps for an 8-mile round trip.
Rhoscolyn to Trearddur Bay
Distance: 5 miles one way | Difficulty: Moderate
Starting from the beautiful beach at Rhoscolyn (stop at The White Eagle pub first for coffee), this section takes you along a wild and relatively quiet stretch of coastline. The path dips in and out of small bays, passes through heathland thick with gorse in spring, and offers constant sea views. On a clear day you can see the mountains of the Llyn Peninsula across the water.
Church Bay to Cemlyn Bay
Distance: 3 miles one way | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
On the north coast, this section is quieter and flatter than the rugged west coast walks. Church Bay (Porth Swtan) has a lovely cafe right on the beach – a perfect starting point. The path follows the clifftops to Cemlyn Bay, a nature reserve famous for its colony of terns in summer. The shingle ridge separating the lagoon from the sea is a unique landscape.
Newborough to Aberffraw
Distance: 6 miles one way | Difficulty: Easy
A beautiful south coast walk that takes in Newborough Forest, the vast sands of Newborough Beach, views across to Llanddwyn Island, and the towering sand dunes at Aberffraw. This is a flatter, sandier walk – good for families and perfect on a sunny day. The beach at Aberffraw is reached through a dramatic gap in the dunes.
Beaumaris to Penmon
Distance: 3 miles one way | Difficulty: Easy
A gentle walk along the east coast from the castle town of Beaumaris to Penmon Priory and lighthouse. The views across the Menai Strait to Snowdonia are stunning throughout, and Puffin Island sits just offshore. There is a lovely cafe at Penmon, and the priory and dovecote are worth exploring.
Practical Tips
- The path is well waymarked throughout – look for the acorn symbol
- Good walking boots are essential, even on the easier sections
- Several sections are accessible by bus – the Anglesey bus network connects many of the coastal villages
- OS Explorer Map 262 and 263 cover the whole island
- Dogs are welcome on most of the path but should be kept on leads near livestock and nesting birds
Many of our holiday properties sit directly on or very close to the coastal path. Ask us for recommendations when you book.