Location The furtherst northern point in Wales this island is reached by the 2 bridges which cross the Menai Strait at Bangor and Menai Bridge. Join the Conversation. Somewhere you've never been? What is Nearby? Beaumaris Castle. Learn More. Cycling and Mountain Biking in North Wales. Rib Ride Adventure Boat Tours. Anglesey Cottages. Wheelchair Accessible Cottages. However, the Menai Suspension Bridge , erected in , meant that the Straits were no longer an obstacle to commercial travel.
Nowadays Holyhead is home to around 13, according the census and is vibrant bustling town which attracts many visitors. It has a superb range of shops and restaurants, bars, pubs and cafes with a leisure centre, theatre, and a cinema. The town has an interesting harbour and a marina sheltered by the second longest breakwater in the world. Why not walk down the harbour and take in the spectacular views.
Holyhead is also proudly a frequent winner of the Britain in Bloom and Wales in Bloom contests each year with its colourful, eye-catching floral displays that are admired by many.
Holyhead has plenty of activities for all. There is excellent fishing, sailing facilities, boat trips and golf available at the hole Holyhead Golf Club. Walkers and cyclists alike can enjoy the beautiful scenery and the beaches at Treaddur Bay are ideal for families. The sheltered coves around Holyhead have safe clean waters for bathing in. With a rich variety of water sports available, there is a surf school nearby at Rhosneigr.
Take a stroll to South Stack Lighthouse which is known for its remarkable scenic breath-taking views from the clifftop. There is a Visitor Centre with a webcam to view the many puffins, guillemots and razorbills that nest on South Stack Cliffs, perfect for families. Take a step back in time and explore the Maritime Museum at Holyhead.
It has many exhibits where you can learn about the shipwrecks that have taken place on the rocky shores nearby. Llangefni: Llangedni is the central area of the island and is located just off the A55 Expressway. It is an historic market town, with a stone clock tower in its central square, a feature shared by several other towns and villages on the island, such as Rhosneigr and Newborough.
It is also home to a substantial collection of drawings and paintings by the renowned wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe. Key features of the town are the Town Hall or Neuadd y Dre, constructed in with limestone quarried on the eastern coast of Anglesey. Overlooking the central square or Maes Bulkley, with its stone tower and clock, also built from limestone. Two days of the week Thursday, and Saturday a street market takes over the square and the adjoining car parks.
Take a walk round the outskirts of Llangefni to Nant y Pandy, or the Dingle. This is an extensive nature reserve comprising woodland and wetlands, with access over footpaths and boardwalks. One walk leads to Llyn Cefni, one of two reservoirs which supply drinking water to the people of Anglesey. Visit the ever popular Popty Pizza for a slice of heaven, the portions here are not on the small side, renowned for its giant pizzas. Sip a coffee at the chic Coffee Hut and relax in this cosy corner and enjoy tasty homemade food.
Menai Bridge: Menai Bridge is located on the south coast of Anglesey. Menai Bridge is a small town that overlooks the Menai Strait and lies by the Menai Suspension Bridge , built in by Thomas Telford, just over the water from Bangor. Now a modern walkway from the promenade leads to the berth for Prince Madog, a maritime research vessel belonging to the University of Wales, Bangor. Take a walk from the Menai Bridge and head in the direction of the Britannia Bridge along the Belgian Promenade, this was built by Belgian refugees during the Great War If you continue along the promenade, it leads to a causeway connecting to Church Island, known as Ynys Tysilio.
The path then goes around the outside of the island, giving superb views towards the Britannia Bridge. Menai Bridge is known for its vibrancy and variety of shopping destinations, pubs, restaurants, bars, and hotels. There is so much to do and see in this area. From the iconic Menai Suspension Bridge to wildlife reserves, castles and the Anglesey Coast Path, there are plenty of unmissable monuments, towns, and landscapes to see.
It was the biggest suspension bridge in the world at the time, standing feet above the Straight. Today the bridge is used for entering and exiting the island to the mainland of Wales, the bridge gives stunning views across the Menai Straits. Take a trip to The Newborough Warren. It has a vast seascape and vast views across the Snowdonia peaks. To keep up to date with the latest developments for what's on in Anglesey check the Visit Anglesey Facebook page.
You're highly likely to drive across it. Prior to its construction, cattle farmers would somehow have to persuade their herd to swim across the Menai Strait to market. It goes right round the island. The Friends of the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path website has handy maps and detailed descriptions of the path's 12 sections.
As well as skirting the spectacular coastline, the path passes through farmland, coastal heath, dunes and small pockets of woodland. Highlights include South Stack lighthouse, the sea arches at Bwa Gwyn and the wild flowers and birdlife at Aberffraw dunes. This romantic outcrop extending from the mainland is one of the most picturesque locations in Wales. The ruined church was once home to Saint Dwynwen - the Welsh patron saint of lovers from the 5th century A.
Llanddwyn beach is a cosy cove of pristine sand and it's backed by a forest that's home to rare red squirrels. So, forget St Valentine! There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mine in the world. The unique landscape of Parys Mountain has to be seen to be believed - a swathe of peaks and troughs in every shade of yellow, brown and orange imaginable. In the 18th century, people came from all over the UK to dig for copper, prompting what came to be know as the Welsh Copper Rush.
The visitor centre tells the stories of those that worked here in often dangerous conditions. South Stack , the Anglesey lighthouse, perches on its own tiny island off the far west coast of the island. Just getting there is a real adventure and probably not a good idea if you suffer from vertigo.
It's reached via steps in the cliffside and a bridge high above the roaring waves. Visitors can tour the engine room and then climb the narrow stairs right to the top for epic views out to sea. If you're really lucky, you might even see one of the rare breeding pairs of choughs among the colonies of guillemots and razorbills clinging to the cliffs.
It is best defined as the bond you feel with a place - a mixture of pride, homesickness and a determination to return - most people that have visited Anglesey leave with an understanding of Hiraeth. There is something on Anglesey for everyone, whether you are looking for an island getaway, a cultural experience, an adrenaline fix, or just to get in touch with nature.
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