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Cefni Reservoir and The Gaerwen to Amlwch old railway line

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Overview

This walk makes a circuit of Cefni reservoir including the habitat of Red Squirrels and the old Amlwch railway.  

There is an opportunity to visit Oriel Môn, the Museum and Arts Centre (free), gallery, shop and café after the walk.

This is a leisurely D walk of approx 8 miles

Saturday, 27 June 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
100m / 328ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.orielmon.org/en

Parking is in the free car park of Oriel Môn, the Museum and Arts Centre in Llangefni

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 45903 76480
Nearest postcode:
LL77 7TQ
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Start time:
10:00 am

Oriel Môn Car Park (free)

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Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles

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