1 Isle of Anglesey

The Island of Choice



Beaumaris Castle (Photo: © Crown Copyright 2011 Visit Wales)

Anglesey is an island that has everything. Safe clean beaches, spectacular scenery, excellent sports facilities, including several stunning golf courses, a fascinating history, and an atmosphere all of its own. With 125 miles of stunning coastline, most of which is classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it is no surprise that Anglesey has many excellent beaches which are a big draw for visitors throughout the year. The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path covers the 125 miles of the island's coastline. The entire path can be walked, with many convenient bus stops located along the various sections of the path.

Towns and villages on Anglesey hide many secrets, places such as Beaumaris with its imposing castle built by Edward I. There are many other attractions such as Pili Palas Butterfly Farm in Menai Bridge, Oriel Môn, Llangefni, and the village with the longest name 'Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwillllantysiliogogogoch'.

As the largest town on Anglesey, Holyhead is steeped in history and has a cultural heritage to envy. As well as the many historic buildings in and around Holyhead, the Breakwater Country Park and Penrhos Nature Reserve are ideal locations for exploring the rugged coastline of Holy Island. The Celtic Gateway Bridge, which opened in 2006, provides a direct link from the railway station and port to the town centre.

Anglesey has an extensive network of bus services, which are all normally operated by easy access low floor buses. The island can be reached by National Express services to Bangor, Eurolines services to Holyhead, and by rail to Bangor, Holyhead and other local stations on the island. There is also a direct air service from Cardiff to Anglesey Airport near Holyhead. Summer only air services also operate between the Isle of Man and Anglesey.

Details of times

For timetable enquiries call 0871 200 22 33 (between 0700 and 2100 daily) or visit www.anglesey.gov.uk
Isle of Anglesey County Council publish a comprehensive bus timetable which includes a network map. It is available free from many outlets including village shops and post offices, or pick one up on the bus. To obtain a copy prior to visiting the island, select Anglesey on the freepost request form in the Scenic Britain by Bus booklet, or click here for the online request form.

For more information about the Coastal Path visit www.angleseycoastalpath.com

Tourist information and accommodation

Llanfairpwllgwyngyll: Station Site, Llanfairpwll, LL61 5UJ
Tel: 01248 713177
www.visitanglesey.co.uk

Suggested trips

Holyhead - Llanfairpwll - Beaumaris - Holyhead
(Daily; allow a full day).

Bangor - Llanfairpwll - Llangefni
(Daily; allow ½ a day).