Anglesey’s Coastal Path: Where Every Turn Tells a Story

Anglesey moves at its own gentle pace, a Welsh island where the sea and sky meet in every shade of blue. Connected to the mainland by two bridges, it’s close enough for a weekend away, yet somehow feels a world apart. 

The Anglesey Coastal Path winds for more than 130 miles, wrapping around the island through sandy beaches, clifftops, woodland and open farmland. It’s a walker’s dream, but also a reminder to slow down and see what’s right in front of you. You might spot porpoises diving through the water near Rhoscolyn, or seals basking below the cliffs at South Stack. The air is fresh with sea salt, and the views never quite the same twice. 

You’ll find long, golden stretches like Newborough Beach, with its endless sand and the romantic ruins of Llanddwyn Island. For something truly wild, follow the path out towards Aberffraw, where the dunes roll like waves and the sunsets seem to last forever and wind surfer-favourite Rhosneigr, where the breeze carries the sound of kites and children’s laughter.  

Head north and you’ll discover the bay of Cemaes or explore the quieter coves of Moelfre and to the east the wide sweeping beach of Benllech, where you can just sit and watch the waves for hours.  

Beyond the beaches, Anglesey still surprises. The coppery hues of Parys Mountain make it look almost lunar, while the old harbour at Amlwch Port tells stories of the island’s industrious past. Wander inland to find farm shops, local artists, cosy cafés, and the kind of warm welcome that makes you feel instantly at home. 

And wherever your walk takes you, we’ve a place nearby to rest your feet and watch the tide come in. From Tamarisk in Moelfre to Bron Wendon in Cemaes Bay, The Dairy in Llanfaethlu to Sandaig in Benllech, and The Brackens in Malltraeth to the Llys Llewellyn Estate in Aberffraw. Or perhaps something bold and beautiful like Bluebells in Llanfaelog, or sea-view apartments such as Surf Edges and Sunset View in Rhosneigr. 

Wherever you go, the coast is never far away, and neither is that wonderful sense of escape that keeps people coming back year after year.