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 Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn
Circular via Llanfaethlu, Amlwch, Beaumaris, Holyhead
 200km/125 miles
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Fairly easy walking around this island off the northwest corner of Wales, with diverse coastal scenery which is 95% within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and many attractive villages.

The Path was opened in 2003, combining existing access along public rights of way and across Forestry Commission and National Trust land with newly negotiated permissive paths. Some sections of the route may be closed one day a year (usually 10 December) and there are some restrictions for dogs: please see literature below.

Public Transport

Regular trains from Crewe, Chester and Bangor serve Holyhead, with connections for services to London and the rest of Britain. Less frequent services stop at intermediate stations on or close to the route at Llanfairpwll, Ty Cross. Rhosneigr and Valley. Various buses connect with or pass close to the route: details are shown in the publications below. Holyhead is also served by ferries to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire (www.stenaline.com).  See also National public transport information and Public transport in Wales.

Publications

  • The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Official Guide / Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn Llawlyfr Syddogol by Carl Rogers, ISBN 1 902512 13 8. Mara Books £9.99.
    Handsome colour bilingual guide dividing path into 12 9-22km/5.5-14-mile sections, with full route description, maps and photos, practical information on accommodation, transport, access and tidal restrictions and notes on points of interest.
  • A guide to the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, A5 map card pack in plastic wallet. £1.99 + p&p from Holyhead or Llanfair Pwll visitor information centres (see right). Maps and route descriptions also downloadable online at website below.
  • Circular Walks on the Isle of Anglesey: free booklets from Holyhead or Llanfair Pwll visitor information centres (see right) or downloadable on the website below.

Contacts

Regions
 Wales

Local authorities
Isle of Anglesey

Connecting routes
None, though the North Wales Path ends at Bangor, not far away on the other side of the Menai Bridge.

Parks and countryside
Isle of Anglesey AONB

Maps
Explorer 262, 263
Landranger 114
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Visitor information
Holyhead
Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll

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