Anglesey National Landscape | Self Guided Travel

Coastal paths, sandy beaches, and island landscapes on Wales' north-west coast

Wide sandy beaches, rugged cliffs, rolling farmland, saltmarsh, and open sea views create a landscape shaped by the Irish Sea and centuries of island life. Covering much of the Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn), the Anglesey National Landscape protects one of Wales' most distinctive coastal regions, where varied shorelines, historic settlements, and wildlife-rich habitats combine to create exceptional opportunities for walking and exploration.

Long-distance trails such as the Anglesey Coast Path and sections of the Wales Coast Path pass through the landscape, linking places including Holyhead, Beaumaris, Moelfre, Rhosneigr, and Cemaes. Clifftop routes, coastal tracks, beach walks, and countryside paths reveal changing views across rocky headlands, sheltered bays, offshore islands, and the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) across the Menai Strait, creating journeys closely connected to the character of the coastline.

Whether following the island's coastal circuit, exploring quiet beaches and nature reserves, or walking between villages and historic landmarks, Anglesey rewards time spent on foot. Coastal scenery, abundant wildlife, and a strong sense of place make it one of Wales' most rewarding destinations for self-guided travel.

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Trails

Anglesey Coast Path

Circular coastal route around the Isle of Anglesey, linking beaches, cliffs, dunes, headlands, coastal villages, and the landscapes of North Wales and the Irish Sea.

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance coastal route following the entire coastline of Wales between Chepstow and Queensferry, linking cliffs, beaches, estuaries, harbours, coastal towns, and protected landscapes.