{"id":39314,"date":"2024-08-07T13:48:41","date_gmt":"2024-08-07T11:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/17a7cbb0-b89b-4bd7-92f8-64d2be30c889"},"modified":"2024-08-07T17:27:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T15:27:47","slug":"best-walks-in-anglesey-how-to-explore-the-stunning-welsh-island-on-foot","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/best-walks-in-anglesey-how-to-explore-the-stunning-welsh-island-on-foot\/","title":{"rendered":"Best walks in Anglesey: how to explore the stunning Welsh island on foot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Here are our favourite walks in Anglesey, complete with links to route maps and useful information <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 07 August 2024 at 11:48 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p><strong>Covering an area of 276 square miles, Anglesey is not only the largest island in Wales, it is also one of the most beautiful in the British Isles, crammed with picturesque beaches, footpaths, forests and lakes to explore.<\/strong> <\/p><p>Here are our favourite walks on Anglesey, complete with links to route maps and useful information<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-hikes-in-wales\">Best walks in Wales<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/highest-mountains-in-wales\">The highest mountains in Wales<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-walks-in-anglesey\">Best walks in Anglesey<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-llanddwyn-island-and-newborough-warren\"> Llanddwyn Island and Newborough Warren<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"\/><p>The enchanting<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/llanddwyn-island-anglesey-2\"> Llanddwyn Island and Newborough Warren<\/a> present many exciting opportunities for children to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/how-to\/outdoor-skills\/uk-sand-dune-guide\">sand dunes<\/a> and learn about the history and mythology of the area.<\/p><p>Llanddwyn Island is part of the Newborough Warren Nature Reserve and you are advised to stay on the paths at all times. The most spectacular path on the island follows the coastline, with views towards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-walks-in-snowdonia\">Snowdonia<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/llyn-peninsula-gwynedd\">Llyn Peninsula<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-traeth-yr-ora\">Traeth yr Ora<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2394\" height=\"1606\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2019\/11\/Traeth-yr-Ora-e412468.png\" alt=\"Winter beach\" class=\"wp-image-65649\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: Geograph<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Look out for<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/marine-life\/britains-best-seal-watching-spots\"> seals<\/a><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwildlife.com\/animal-facts\/mammals\/whales-dolphins-porpoises-cetaceans-uk\">porpoises<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/marine-life\/bottlenose-dolphin-guide\">bottlenose dolphins<\/a> as you stroll along this easy three mile walk across a remote stretch of Anglesey&#8217;s north coastline.<\/p><p>The isolated, sandy beach of<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/traeth-yr-ora-anglesey-wales\">Taeth yr Ora<\/a> lies midway between the villages of Benllech and Amlwch <\/strong>on the\u00a0north-east coast of Anglesey.<\/p><p>The cove can only be accessed by foot or boat, meaning few people venture to this remote spot. Sheltered by small headlands, it is a fantastic place for swimming, exploring or just relaxing on a sunny afternoon.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/how-to-stay-safe-in-the-sea\">How to stay safe in the sea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cemaes\">Cemaes<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1726371261.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190247\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getty images<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Discover rocky shores, old churches and the most northerly village in Wales with this five-mile loop walk that heads inland before retuning along Anglesey&#8217;s stunning coast.<\/p><p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/days-out\/walk-cemaes-anglesey\">details about the route along with information on where to stay and eat<\/a><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-south-stack-walk\">South Stack walk<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2040\" height=\"1470\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/South-Stack-walk.jpg?fit=1024,1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190248\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getty images<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Take to the cliffs of north-west Wales, a dramatic coastline where great northern divers surf wild waves and Arctic skuas bravely soar with this circular walking route.<\/p><p>Near the bottom of the steps to South Stack Lighthouse is a seat for one carved into a fissured rock, from which you can peer through to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rspb.org.uk\/reserves-and-events\/reserves-a-z\/south-stack-cliffs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">South Stack Cliffs<\/a>.<\/p><p>It\u2019s a strange experience, if you know the cliffs in summer, to see them in winter. In the warmer months, they\u2019re alive with 10,000 breeding\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/10-facts-about-puffins-and-where-to-see-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">puffins<\/a>, guillemots, razorbills, fulmar petrels, shags and kittiwakes, noisily making use of the ledges.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-red-wharf-bay\">Red Wharf Bay<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/Red-Wharf-Bay-scaled.jpg?fit=1024,535\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190276\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0 https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Enjoy stunning sunsets and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/mammals\/red-squirrel-guide-how-to-identify-and-where-to-see-in-britain\">red squirrels<\/a> on this adventurous Anglesey walk beside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/red-wharf-bay-anglesey\">Red Wharf Bay<\/a><\/p><p>Red Wharf Bay\u00a0is named after a battle between the Welsh and Viking invaders in 1170, when the beach was left soaked in blood. It\u2019s more peaceful today \u2013 fringed by pinewoods it\u2019s one of the largest bays in Anglesey. Time your walk to be three hours either side of low tide to get the best of the sands.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moelfre-walk\">Moelfre walk<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2013\/06\/Moelfre-Penmaenmawr-77b5895.jpg\" alt=\"Moelfre above Cefn Coch and Penmaenmaw\" class=\"wp-image-134678\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Moelfre above Cefn Coch and Penmaenmawr\/Credit: Geograph<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Discover a stunning section of the north-east coast of Anglesey between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/moelfre-anglesey\">Moelfre and Traeth Lligwy<\/a> before returning inland via the remains of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/historic-places\/guide-to-roman-britain-how-long-did-the-roman-occupation-last-and-how-did-they-change-britain\">Roman<\/a> round houses and an impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/days-out\/guide-to-neolithic-britain-when-was-the-neolithic-period-history-and-best-sites-to-visit\">Neolithic<\/a> burial chamber<\/p><p>Traeth Lligwy is a beautiful, delightfully spacious, sheltered, unspoilt beach bordered by low sand dunes and cliffs on the north-east coast of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/uk-travel\/holiday-ideas\/visit-anglesey-things-to-do-places-to-stay-and-countryside-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anglesey<\/a>. Soft sand shelves gently to the sea, offering plenty of room for bathing.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cemaes-to-porth-wen\">Cemaes to Porth Wen<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/47\/2024\/08\/GettyImages-1726371261.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-190247\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cemaes at Anglesey<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Coastal marvels come in many forms, and nowhere is this more palpable than on the northern shores of Anglesey, where twinkling seas, sandy bays and mighty cliffs offer a canvas for some of Wales\u2019 most striking historic relics.<\/p><p>The wild and bumpy coastline to the north-east is strewn with fascinating historical evidence of the goings on in this far-flung corner of Wales. It means that a walk along it does not merely offer the prospect of a pleasant day out. <\/p><p>Come exploring here and you\u2019ll find yourself tossed from one period of history to another in such an arbitrary manner that, by the end, you\u2019ll suspect you\u2019ve been riding in a time machine whose controls have been set to \u2018random\u2019.<\/p><p>We named the walk one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-hikes-in-wales\">best walks in Wales<\/a><\/p><p\/><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/cemaes-to-porth-wen-anglesey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cemaes to Porth Wen walking route and map<\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-penmon-point\">Penmon Point<\/h3><p>Located on the eastern tip of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/uk-travel\/holiday-ideas\/visit-anglesey-things-to-do-places-to-stay-and-countryside-walks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anglesey<\/a>\u00a0overlooking Conwy Bay, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/penmon-point-anglesey\">Penmon Point<\/a> offers glorious views of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-walks-in-snowdonia\">Snowdonia<\/a>\u2019s mountains and is also a great place for watching\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/birds\/guide-to-british-seabirds-how-to-identify-and-where-to-see-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seabirds<\/a>\u00a0and those on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/wildlife\/birds\/where-do-birds-go-in-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">migration<\/a>.<\/p><p>Discover a picturesque, tranquil peninsula on the Anglesey coast where migrants land to feed and resident birds forage and fish.<\/p><p><strong>Discover more stunning walks in Wales<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-walks-in-snowdonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best walks in Snowdonia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-walks-in-the-brecon-beacons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best walks in the Brecon Beacons<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/go-outdoors\/walks\/best-hikes-in-pembrokeshire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best walks in Pembrokeshire<\/a><\/li><\/ul> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are our favourite walks in Anglesey, complete with links to route maps and useful information 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