A walking holiday on the Anglesey Coast path completes a unique 125 mile circuit of Anglesey, set against the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia mountain range.

The Anglesey Coastal Path is a superb unique coastal walking holiday around the fabled Isle of Anglesey, lying in the Irish Sea, off Wales's northern coast.

'Ynys Mon' , in Welsh, Anglesey is a predominantly Welsh-speaking island, once homeland of the Druids, the throne of native Welsh Kings and the seat of the 118-year Tudor dynasty ending with Henry VIII.

A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) you're walking holiday encompasses immense variety of scenery and history.

The southern coast has limestone escarpments, rolling woodlands, sand dunes, wide beaches, little coves and the mysterious lovers' island - Llanddwyn. From the island's many traeths (beaches) you have stunning views over to Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula.

Along the northern coast is an area of solitude, with remote landscapes, dramatic sea cliffs of North and South Stack, the spectacular locations of its famous lighthouse. In clear conditions you can see Wicklow Mountains of Ireland to the West.

In spring and early summer pinks, lavender, blues of coastal flowers and bright yellow of gorse, contrast beautifully along your walk against deep blue green backdrop. Below you porpoises and seals pop out of the water  unexpectedly and gannets plunge in the waves, as if to entertain you along your walk.

Ynys Mon History
If a landscape conveys a feeling mysterious history it's that of Anglesey . Here was the spiritual home of the Druids before their destruction in AD61 by the Roman army which succeeded crossing the Menai Strait, and their legacy is all around.

There are  innumerable Standing stones, Celtic dwellings and forts ; Barclodiaid y Gawres (Rocks of the She-Giant) ,  Brn Celli Ddu (Hill of the Dark Chamber), the largest burial chamber Wales, the remains of Penmon Priory, a monastery dating back to the 6th C celtic saint St. Seiriol, and St. Cwyfan’s church built on a rock in the middle of the sea.,only reached at low tide; and you follow the coastal path down to the village of Aberffraw , the seat of Kings and Princes of Gwynedd until 1282 and once the capital of Wales.

Finally walking through the Menai Strait you have spectacular views of Caernarfon Castle and the Snowdonia Mountain Range before reaching the ancient town of Beaumaris and it's famous castle built for Edward I in 1295 and a perfect example of an early medieval fortress.

And as you walk through it don't forget to have learnt to pronounce the name of the famous village
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

For further information on a superb walking holiday on Anglesey, please call Julie or Anne;  tel. 01291 689774, e-mail, or contact us on our contact details below

Celtic Trails office is based in North Wales, not far from Ynys Mon and our local knowledge of Wales is second to none.

We are Wales' most experienced walking holiday company providing tailored walking itineraries for clients who appreciate high standards of service, comfort and organisation.

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