{"id":27527,"date":"2023-05-22T14:57:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T12:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=146006"},"modified":"2023-05-22T15:35:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-22T13:35:44","slug":"moelfre-walk-anglesey","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/moelfre-walk-anglesey\/","title":{"rendered":"Moelfre walk, Anglesey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Discover a stunning section of the north-east coast of Anglesey between Moelfre and Traeth Lligwy before returning inland via the remains of Roman round houses and an impressive Neolithic burial chamber <\/p>

By Dorothy Hamilton\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 22 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Traeth Lligwy is a beautiful, delightfully spacious, sheltered, unspoilt beach bordered by low sand dunes and cliffs on the north-east coast of Anglesey<\/a>. Soft sand shelves gently to the sea, offering plenty of room for bathing.<\/p>\n

This circular walk starts in the pretty former fishing village of Moelfre, where it joins the coastal cliff path, passing memorials to the Hindlea<\/em> and Royal Charter<\/em> shipwrecks.<\/p>\n

The return route takes in Din Lligwy, a 4th-century settlement, as well as an impressive Neolithic burial chamber.<\/p>\n

Discover more great Anglesey walks at South Stack<\/a>, Cemaes<\/a> and Traeth y Ora<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walks in Wales<\/h4>\n

Discover 30 of the best walks in Pembrokeshire, the Brecon Beacons, Snowdonia and more stunning landscapes with our round-up of Wales\u2019 most spectacular walks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Moelfre to Traeth Lligwy walk<\/h2>\n

4.4 miles\/7km | 3 hours | moderate | 152m ascent<\/em><\/p>\n

1. Start<\/h4>\n

At the car park, go past the toilet block and cross the road to a path left of the bus shelter. Pass Ann\u2019s Pantry<\/a> and, at a road, go left above Moelfre\u2019s small beach to walk uphill.<\/p>\n

At a left bend, bear right along the coast path, passing the Seawatch Centre and sculpture of Dic Evans, coxswain of the Hindlea rescue in 1959.<\/p>\n

Beyond the lifeboat station and a small beach, follow a path to the Hindlea<\/em> memorial seat at the end of the headland. Continuing along the coast, you\u2019ll emerge in a caravan park before descending to Porth Helaeth beach.<\/p>\n

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View of Moelfre\u2019s rocky coastline and the old lifeboat station\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

2. Traeth Lligwy<\/h4>\n

The path rises, passing a stone stile giving access to the Royal Charter monument. More than 450 people lost their lives when the steamship, returning from Australia with a substantial cargo of gold, sank in a hurricane nearby in 1859. As you continue along the cliffs, look out to sea to watch for porpoises.<\/p>\n

Further on, the coast path takes a track slightly inland, past houses, before running directly above Traeth Lligwy. The easiest way to get down to the beach for a dip is just before the coast path reaches the car park. The sea comes in quickly, so be aware of the tide times and avoid the sinking sand at the far western end of the beach.<\/p>\n

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A sunny day at low tide on beautiful Traeth Lligwy\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

3. Din Lligwy<\/h4>\n

From Traeth Lligwy, follow the lane ahead and go over a crossroads.<\/p>\n

Take a kissing gate on the right for Din Lligwy and walk through fields and a small wood. Here lie the remains of round houses and workshops occupied by a local chieftain in the Roman era.<\/p>\n

Returning to the lane, bear right to find the Neolithic burial chamber on your right and, further on, go through a kissing gate on your left.<\/p>\n

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Explore the remains of round houses and workshops at Din Lligwy\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

4. Moelfre<\/h4>\n

Follow the right side of the field to a gate in the far corner then continue with a fence on your left. Take the next kissing gate on the left and slant uphill to another one. Go over the hill and, at the field\u2019s left corner, bear left downhill to a kissing gate at buildings. Soon, go right through a gate and along an access track. Pass a school and bear right to return to the starting point.<\/p>\n

Moelfre map<\/h2>\n

OS Maps: Moelfre to Traeth Lligwy walking route<\/a><\/p>\n

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Useful information<\/h3>\n

Starting point<\/h4>\n

Ffordd Lligwy, Moelfre car park LL72 8HG. Bus no 62 from Bangor and Amlwch.<\/p>\n

Terrain<\/h4>\n

Cliff coastal path, lanes and fields. Some ups and downs.<\/p>\n

Map<\/h4>\n

OS Explorer 263<\/p>\n

Swim<\/h4>\n

Easiest access to Traeth Lligwy is just before the coast path reaches the car park.<\/p>\n

Eat\/drink<\/h4>\n

Ann\u2019s Pantry Restaurant and Caf\u00e9<\/a> at Moelfre. Seasonal caf\u00e9 at Traeth Lligwy; 07789 225394.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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