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Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

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Itineraries & Prices

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Overview

Walking Holidays

12 - 13 Nights

140 miles / 225 km

Prices from: £1895 per person
Start: Menai Bridge, Anglesey
Finish: Menai Bridge, Anglesey
Availability: Any start date from March to October
Grading: Moderate to Challenging
Way-marked: Yes

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Highlights

The challenge

Embrace the adventure of circumnavigating the entire coastline of this beloved Welsh island, traversing exhilarating cliff-tops and vast stretches of sandy shores.

Flora and fauna

Anglesey encompasses three National Nature Reserves, promising vibrant wildflowers, charming puffins, and the iconic presence of tern colonies accompanying your walk.

South Stack Lighthouse

Perched on the cliffs at the tip of Holy Island, the panoramic view of South Stack Lighthouse against the Irish Sea marks the route’s halfway point.

Blue Flag beaches

Anglesey’s shores are adorned with acclaimed sandy beaches and hidden coves, so picturesque picnic spots are never in short supply. Keep an eye out for playful dolphins and seals!

Welsh language

With over half of Anglesey’s residents fluent in Welsh, you’ll be truly immersed in the vibrant culture of Wales.

Beaumaris Castle

Explore Beaumaris Castle and discover why this epic stronghold, with its beautiful symmetrical design, is known as ‘the greatest castle never built’.

A Stunning Circuit of the Isle of Anglesey

This captivating circular trail showcases the very best of this enchanting Welsh island. From towering cliffs to rolling farmland, and from bird-filled marshes to expansive sandy dunes, this journey is a true paradise for walkers.

You’ll set off from the Menai Suspension Bridge, a marvel of engineering connecting Anglesey to the Welsh mainland. As you traverse the Coastal Path, you’ll be treated to a snapshot of this cherished corner of Wales.

Begin by tracing the northern edge of the coast, where rugged cliffs rise majestically above the sea, offering a glimpse of untamed wilderness where civilisation feels refreshingly distant. As you discover Holyhead at the westerly side of the island, you’ll stumble upon the renowned South Stack Lighthouse, which keeps watch over daily ferries to Dublin. Making your way around the island’s south, undulating cliffs give way to popular seaside villages and welcoming sandy bays.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in the abundance of flora and fauna that grace the island no matter what the season. In late spring, resident puffins emerge, seeking out nesting spots amidst the rugged cliffs. Summer brings a carpet of joyous wildflowers covering the clifftops in a stunning palette of purple and yellow. Cheeky seals can be spotted year-round, poking their heads up in sheltered coves.

As you traverse the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history, nature, and culture that defines this special island, leaving you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Route Map

Recommended Itinerary

Our most popular itinerary is IACP1 which covers the route in 11 days / 12 nights.

Travel to Menai Bridge for your first night’s accommodation

Arrive in Menai Bridge in north-west Wales and spend the evening in your first night’s accommodation.

Day 1: Menai Bridge to Beaumaris (7 miles / 11 km)

Leave Menai Bridge and begin your coastal walk, travelling alongside the famous Menai Strait until you reach Beaumaris, with its historic castle.

Day 2: Beaumaris to Benllech (16 miles / 26 km)

Enjoy sweeping views of the Carneddau mountain range as you follow the shore, before rounding the corner to Trwyn Du Lighthouse. You’ll then skirt around the edge of Bwrdd Arthur and be greeted by the vast sands of Llanddona Beach and Red Wharf Bay.

Day 3: Benllech to Amlwch Port (15 miles / 24.5 km)

Continue past the pebble beach of Traeth Bychan to the village of Moelfre. From here, a diverse section of path takes you around the Dulas Estuary to Point Lynas. Follow gentle terrain to the picturesque port of Amlwch.

Day 4: Amlwch Port to Cemaes (8 miles / 13 km)

Today’s route quickly offers spectacular views as the trail navigates rugged clifftops overlooking the Irish Sea. Enjoy a perfect picnic spot in Porth Wen Bay, before reaching the picturesque chapel of Eglwys Llanbadrig and rounding the corner into Cemaes.

Day 5: Cemaes to Church Bay (11.5 miles / 18.5 km)

Perhaps the most remote section of the island, today’s route begins by passing through the Cemlyn Bay Nature Reserve, with its noisy tern colonies. Enjoy fine views from the heather-clad cliffs of Carmel Head, before descending to the tiny settlement of Church Bay.

Day 6: Church Bay to Holyhead (14 miles / 22.5 km)

Follow the gentle low-lying path today as you approach the Alaw Estuary. Cross the renowned Stanley Embankment, through Penrhos Coastal Park and into Holyhead town.

Day 7: Holyhead to Trearddur (11.5 miles / 18.5 km)

Today’s breathtaking route reaches the highest point on the island (Holyhead Mountain) and includes one of Anglesey’s most iconic sights – the South Stack Lighthouse.

You’ll then continue through the South Stack Nature Reserve and head to the popular beach destination of Trearddur Bay.

Day 8: Trearddur to Rhosneigr (15.5 miles / 25 km)

A rocky section of coastline continues around the remainder of Holy Island, before traversing rolling fields and woods towards Four Mile Bridge. From here, the route follows low-lying farmland to the village of Rhosneigr, boasting one of the best beaches on Anglesey.

Day 9: Rhosneigr to Aberffraw (6 miles / 10.5 km)

Today’s route highlights more of Anglesey’s spectacular sandy bays as you approach Aberffraw. On a clear day, the rugged mountains of Snowdonia beckon from the mainland.

Day 10: Aberffraw to Dwyran (13 miles / 21 km)

The Coastal Path now travels across the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, comprising broad sands and extensive conifer forest. Keep an eye out for various bird species enjoying the dunes and marshes.

Day 11: Dwyran to Menai Bridge (13 miles / 21 km)

As you finish with a gentle section of the path, you will find yourself back on the Menai Strait. Pass alongside the small village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, famed for having one of the longest place names in the world, and return to Menai Bridge.

Onward travel

After breakfast, you’ll commence your journey home, reflecting on a memorable walking adventure in the beautiful Isle of Anglesey.

What’s Included?

Your Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path walking holiday includes:

Carefully selected accommodation along the route and trail transfers when applicable
En-suite or private bathroom facilities whenever possible
Daily door-to-door baggage transfers
Comprehensive information pack, kit list, guidebook and map (one set per room)
Personalised itinerary with details of your accommodation, route, and recommendations for lunch and dinner
Traditional breakfast each morning
24-hour emergency contact number
Full financial protection

Your walking holiday doesn't include:

Travel insurance
Transport to and from the start and end of the walk
Lunches and evening meals

Itineraries & Prices

We offer 4 suggested itineraries for walking the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. Our most popular itinerary is IACP1 which covers the route in 11 days.

As well as the entire route, we also offer two shorter sections: the North section (IACP3) and South section (IACP4). These are both excellent walks in their own right and give those with less time the opportunity to complete the trail over two stages.

Tour code

Itinerary

Average miles

Difficulty

Price per person

IACP1

11 Days / 12 Nights

12 miles per day

Challenging

From £1895

Average miles : 12 miles per day

Tour code: IACP1

Difficulty : Challenging

11 Days / 12 Nights (IACP1)

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this package. Transfers are included when you are staying away from the trail.

Additional nights can be added at any stage along the walk and we would be delighted to adjust it for you.

All of our prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Our packages include all accommodation, baggage transfers and full information pack.

Single room & solo walker supplements

Single rooms are available at a supplement which covers the additional costs of a single room or single occupancy of a twin or double room.

As we incur additional costs for transferring a single bag there is a solo walker supplement in addition to the single supplement.

Arrive Travel to Menai Bridge for your first night's accommodation

Day 1 Menai Bridge to Beaumaris 7 miles / 11 km

Day 2 Beaumaris to Benllech 16 miles / 26 km

Day 3 Benllech to Amlwch Port 15 miles / 24.5 km

Day 4 Amlwch Port to Cemaes 8 miles / 13 km

Day 5 Cemaes to Church Bay (overnight Cemaes) 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 6 Church Bay to Holyhead 14 miles / 22.5 km

Day 7 Holyhead to Trearddur 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 8 Trearddur to Rhosneigr 15.5 miles / 25 km

Day 9 Rhosneigr to Aberffraw (overnight Rhosneigr) 6 miles / 10.5 km

Day 10 Aberffraw to Dwyran 13 miles / 21 km

Day 11 Dwyran to Menai Bridge 14.5 miles / 23.5 km

Depart Onward travel from Menai Bridge

Prices

Standard

Good quality B&Bs, Guest Houses & Hotels

From £1895 per person

Good quality and comfortable B&Bs, guest houses and some hotels located as close to the trail as possible. We will prioritise en-suite facilities or a private bathroom, although in remote areas with limited accommodation this may not always be possible.

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IACP2

12 Days / 13 Nights

11 miles per day

Challenging

From £2025

Average miles : 11 miles per day

Tour code: IACP2

Difficulty : Challenging

12 Days / 13 Nights (IACP2)

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this package. Transfers are included when you are staying away from the trail.

Additional nights can be added at any stage along the walk and we would be delighted to adjust it for you.

All of our prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Our packages include all accommodation, baggage transfers and full information pack.

Single room & solo walker supplements

Single rooms are available at a supplement which covers the additional costs of a single room or single occupancy of a twin or double room.

As we incur additional costs for transferring a single bag there is a solo walker supplement in addition to the single supplement.

Arrive Travel to Menai Bridge for your first night's accommodation

Day 1 Menai Bridge to Beaumaris 7 miles / 11 km

Day 2 Beaumaris to Llanddona Beach (overnight Beaumaris) 11 miles / 17.5 km

Day 3 Llanddona Beach to Moelfre 8.5 miles / 14 km

Day 4 Moelfre to Amlwch Port 12 miles / 19.5 km

Day 5 Amlwch Port to Cemaes 8 miles / 13 km

Day 6 Cemaes to Church Bay (overnight Cemaes) 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 7 Church Bay to Holyhead 14 miles / 22.5 km

Day 8 Holyhead to Trearddur 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 9 Trearddur to Rhosneigr 15.5 miles / 25 km

Day 10 Rhosneigr to Aberffraw (overnight Rhosneigr) 6 miles / 10.5 km

Day 11 Aberffraw to Dwyran 13 miles / 21 km

Day 12 Dwyran to Menai Bridge 14.5 miles / 23.5 km

Depart Onward travel from Menai Bridge

Prices

Standard

Good quality B&Bs, Guest Houses & Hotels

From £2025 per person

Enquire Now

IACP3

6 Days / 7 Nights (North section)

12 miles per day

Challenging

From £1045

Average miles : 12 miles per day

Tour code: IACP3

Difficulty : Challenging

6 Days / 7 Nights (IACP3)

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this package. Transfers are included when you are staying away from the trail.

Additional nights can be added at any stage along the walk and we would be delighted to adjust it for you.

All of our prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Our packages include all accommodation, baggage transfers and full information pack.

Single room & solo walker supplements

Single rooms are available at a supplement which covers the additional costs of a single room or single occupancy of a twin or double room.

As we incur additional costs for transferring a single bag there is a solo walker supplement in addition to the single supplement.

Arrive Travel to Menai Bridge for your first night's accommodation

Day 1 Menai Bridge to Beaumaris 7 miles / 11 km

Day 2 Beaumaris to Benllech 16 miles / 26 km

Day 3 Benllech to Amlwch Port 15 miles / 24.5 km

Day 4 Amlwch Port to Cemaes 8 miles / 13 km

Day 5 Cemaes to Church Bay (overnight Cemaes) 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 6 Church Bay to Holyhead 14 miles / 22.5 km

Depart Onward travel from Holyhead

Prices

Standard

Good quality B&Bs, Guest Houses & Hotels

From £1045 per person

Enquire Now

IACP4

5 days / 6 nights (South section)

12 miles per day

Moderate

From £1070

Average miles : 12 miles per day

Tour code: IACP4

Difficulty : Moderate

5 days / 6 nights (IACP4)

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this package. Transfers are included when you are staying away from the trail.

Additional nights can be added at any stage along the walk and we would be delighted to adjust it for you.

All of our prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Our packages include all accommodation, baggage transfers and full information pack.

Single room & solo walker supplements

Single rooms are available at a supplement which covers the additional costs of a single room or single occupancy of a twin or double room.

As we incur additional costs for transferring a single bag there is a solo walker supplement in addition to the single supplement.

Arrive Travel to Holyhead for your first night's accommodation

Day 1 Holyhead to Trearddur 11.5 miles / 18.5 km

Day 2 Trearddur to Rhosneigr 15.5 miles / 25 km

Day 3 Rhosneigr to Aberffraw (overnight Rhosneigr) 6 miles / 10.5 km

Day 4 Aberffraw to Dwyran 13 miles / 21 km

Day 5 Dwyran to Menai Bridge 14.5 miles / 23.5 km

Depart Onward travel from Menai Bridge

Prices

Standard

Good quality B&Bs, Guest Houses & Hotels

From £1070 per person

Enquire Now

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path Accommodation

Please note that our Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path packages may come at a higher price point than elsewhere. This reflects our commitment to booking the best available accommodation to enhance your walking experience, and includes all required taxi transfers.

All of the accommodation that we reserve for you has been personally selected by our expert team to ensure it meets our exacting standards. We regularly review our extensive database.

We will always prioritise accommodation as close to the walking trail as possible. Occasionally, your accommodation may be located a short distance from the trail, or you may need to spend more than one night in the same place, in which case we will provide return transfers.

Travel Information

As an environmentally conscious tour operator, we actively encourage the use of public transport by providing clients with a detailed breakdown of travel options in their information packs. The following information may help with your pre-trip planning.

Getting to & departing from Menai Bridge

By Air

Nearest International Airports: Manchester Airport or Birmingham Airport

There are rail services to Bangor from Manchester (journey time 2 hours 15 minutes) or Birmingham (journey time 2 hours 45 minutes – via Crewe).

From Bangor, you can reach Menai Bridge by bus or taxi.

By Public Transport

Nearest Railway Station: Bangor

Bangor is well served by train and there are regular direct services from London Euston (journey time 3 hours 15 minutes). There are also trains from Manchester (journey time 2 hours 15 minutes) and Birmingham (journey time 2 hours 45 minutes – via Crewe).

By Car

If you plan to travel by car, it is sometimes possible to leave it at the start or end of your walk, for the duration of your holiday. We can check this for you when your booking is confirmed.

Additional Days

We would be delighted to arrange additional accommodation for you along the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.

You may wish to plan a rest day or have an additional night at any of the locations along the route which offer activities or sightseeing opportunities – we’ve made some suggestions below. Please request this when you make an enquiry.

Menai Bridge

Visit Plas Newydd House and Gardens and enjoy its elegant architecture and beautiful gardens overlooking the Menai Strait and Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.

Beaumaris

Take a guided boat trip to Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol) to spot guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, puffins and more
Explore famous Beaumaris Castle – ‘the greatest castle never built’ – with its mighty turrets and impressive moat

Trearddur Bay

Experience Anglesey’s majestic coastline from a new angle, with a coasteering adventure
Relax on the golden sands of Trearddur Bay, with its plentiful cafes and restaurants

Holyhead

Hop over to Dublin by ferry and spend a day exploring this lively city, bursting with Irish charm
Explore the Holyhead Maritime Museum, housed in the oldest lifeboat station in Wales

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