Anglesey
Anglesey, or Ynys Môn, is an island off the north-west coast of Wales.
It forms the majority of the county of the Isle of Anglesey, which also includes Holy Island to the west and some islets and skerries. The county borders Gwynedd across the Menai Strait to the south-east and is otherwise surrounded by the Irish Sea. Holyhead is the largest town, and the administrative centre is Llangefni.
Getting to Anglesey
There are no scheduled flights to Anglesey Airport (VLY IATA). However, Manchester Airport (MAN IATA) and Liverpool Airport (LPL IATA) are less than two hours drive from Anglesey. Holyhead's status as an international ferry terminal means it is served by direct trains to Chester and London. The main bridge crossing from mainland Wales is via the A55 with a smaller road crossing on the old A5 at Menai Bridge.
Worth seeing
Beaumaris has a number of attractions, the most obvious one being the large ruins of Beaumaris Castle. Also open to the public is a 17th-century courthouse and well worth a visit the 19th-century gaol. Porthwen Brickworks Built in the Victorian times, was a brick works on the beach Porth Wen located near Cemaes.
Things to do
Llanddona, Benllech, Church Bay, Porth Dafarch, Trearddur Bay and Llanddwyn (Newborough) are all designated Blue Flag beaches. Beaches that have received Green coast and Seaside awards are: Aberffraw; Borth Wen, Silver Bay (Rhoscolyn); Porth Trwyn (Llanfaethlu); Porth Ty’n Tywyn, Cable Bay, Porth Nobla, Traeth Crigyll (Rhosneigr); Cemlyn Bay; St David's (Red Wharf Bay); Sandy Beach, Llanfwrog (near Llanfaethlu);…
Where to eat
Apart from the restaurants in the towns it is well worth hunting out the country pubs in the small villages.
Getting around Anglesey the local way
- Get inHolyhead's status as an international ferry terminal means it is served by direct trains to Chester and London.
- Get inNational Express and Arriva from across the UK to Holyhead Ferry port at Holyhead with a regular service from Dublin and Dun Laoghaire
- Get aroundThe A55 cuts straight across the island parallel to the old A5 route, providing a quick route to Holyhead ferry port.
- Get aroundFairly easy 130-mile (200-km) walking trail around this island off the northwest corner of Wales, with diverse coastal scenery which is 95% within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and 20 attractive villages en route.
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