Your visit to Pentraeth, Anglesey
Walking on Anglesey
Walking on Anglesey.
There are loads of great walks around the island that we are sure you will be able to enjoy whatever the weather. Indeed, Anglesey walks have often been rated as some of the best in the country, with some fabulous secluded beaches as well as woods and forest.
Anglesey Coast path.
The Anglesey Coastal path is a network of paths, about 130 miles in total, that surrounds the island.
You can walk to the coastal path directly from the cottage door and then either turn left and walk either towards Red Wharf Bay or right and walk towards LLanddona with it’s remote and windswept beach. (It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk to the beach from the cottage)
For a more serious walk the coastal path has been split into sections that can be walked in a day. Use the following link to see the suggested routes.
https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/about-anglesey/isle-of-anglesey-coastal-path/
For many of them you would be able to get public transport back from the start of the walk. For example you can get a bus to Beaumauris and Benllech from the main road in the village making it easy to walk from the cottage and get public transport back.
Local walks from the cottage.
There is a public footpath almost opposite the cottage that takes you down to the beach (15 min walk) once there you can go either direction on the coastal path. If you turn left you can walk around Red Wharf Bay to village where you will find The Ship Inn, a very old pub trading since the early 1700’s. The walk to the bay from the cottage is about 40 mins (one direction)
It serves traditional pub meals, not a huge menu but decent food. I’d check the opening hours as they have been very varied over the past year. Also in Red Wharf Bay is The Boathouse restaurant which is open every day.
The cottage is also on the Pentraeth Heritage trail circular walk. Details of this are on the information boards in the carpark at the top of the road in the village. The walk takes about 2 - 2.5 hours
There is a 5k circular walk to the Beach from the cottage. Go out the cottage and turn left to the main road. Walk past the Bull Inn pub and you will find a lane. Turn right down here and it takes you to the beach. Turn right on the beach and walk around the foreshore towards the beach carpark (on the sand) Once you have gone over the old stone bridge turn right and walk back up the hill to the village. Go right at the top and it will take you back to the village carpark at the top of Chapel street. (About 1 hour)
You can also walk from the cottage to Pentraeth forest where there are many trails. To get there walk to the village centre and turn left. As you walk past the village hall/playing field follow the road around the corner to the right. Continue walking along this road (be careful as there are no pavements) until the get to the forest on your left. Once there you can follow many different paths) If you are lucky you might even spot the Red Squirrels that live there.
Walks further afield
Further afield we would recommend driving to Moelfre and picking up the coastal path and walk around the coast towards Lligwy beach. This will take about 1 – 1.5 hours if you don’t stop. (2-3 round trip) It passes some stunning beaches and goes over fabulous cliff tops giving amazing views over the sea. Lligwy beach has a woodfired pizza shack and coffee shop which are great. (Check the opening times if relying on these as they vary according to the time of year.) Moelfre itself has a range of places to get food and drink.
South Stack lighthouse has some good walks although the lighthouse is currently shut. You can pick up the coastal path and easily walk up Holyhead mountain for some amazing views of the island. During the Summer season the cliffs are covered with nesting seabirds and you can even see puffins if you look carefully. Year round you should be able to see the resident Chough’s flying over the cliffs. There is an RSPB centre there with a café which is open everyday.
Another great place to visit is Llanddwyn Island which you can walk to along the beach from Newborough reserve. There are also many trails through the woods on the reserve.
Snowdonia Mountain range
It only takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Snowdonia mountains where you can pick up walks to the summit from Pen-y-Pass (LLanberas) it is possible to do the walk in a day – plan first and take food and drink as the restaurant at the top is often shut.
There are OS maps in the draw to help you plan your routes if you are considering a longer walk.
Generally, there aren’t many walks that have pubs or restaurants on them. However, there are flasks, picnic ware and rucksacks in the cottage so please feel free to use them if you want to.
We hope you enjoy walking (or driving) around this beautiful island.
Pentraeth
Walking on Anglesey.
There are loads of great walks around the island that we are sure you will be able to enjoy whatever the weather. Indeed, Anglesey walks have often been rated as some of the best in the country, with some fabulous secluded beaches as well as woods and forest.
Anglesey Coast path.
The Anglesey Coastal path is a network of paths, about 130 miles in total, that surrounds the island.
You can walk to the coastal path directly from the cottage door and then either turn left and walk either towards Red Wharf Bay or right and walk towards LLanddona with it’s remote and windswept beach. (It takes about 15-20 minutes to walk to the beach from the cottage)
For a more serious walk the coastal path has been split into sections that can be walked in a day. Use the following link to see the suggested routes.
https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/about-anglesey/isle-of-anglesey-coastal-path/
For many of them you would be able to get public transport back from the start of the walk. For example you can get a bus to Beaumauris and Benllech from the main road in the village making it easy to walk from the cottage and get public transport back.
Local walks from the cottage.
There is a public footpath almost opposite the cottage that takes you down to the beach (15 min walk) once there you can go either direction on the coastal path. If you turn left you can walk around Red Wharf Bay to village where you will find The Ship Inn, a very old pub trading since the early 1700’s. The walk to the bay from the cottage is about 40 mins (one direction)
It serves traditional pub meals, not a huge menu but decent food. I’d check the opening hours as they have been very varied over the past year. Also in Red Wharf Bay is The Boathouse restaurant which is open every day.
The cottage is also on the Pentraeth Heritage trail circular walk. Details of this are on the information boards in the carpark at the top of the road in the village. The walk takes about 2 - 2.5 hours
There is a 5k circular walk to the Beach from the cottage. Go out the cottage and turn left to the main road. Walk past the Bull Inn pub and you will find a lane. Turn right down here and it takes you to the beach. Turn right on the beach and walk around the foreshore towards the beach carpark (on the sand) Once you have gone over the old stone bridge turn right and walk back up the hill to the village. Go right at the top and it will take you back to the village carpark at the top of Chapel street. (About 1 hour)
You can also walk from the cottage to Pentraeth forest where there are many trails. To get there walk to the village centre and turn left. As you walk past the village hall/playing field follow the road around the corner to the right. Continue walking along this road (be careful as there are no pavements) until the get to the forest on your left. Once there you can follow many different paths) If you are lucky you might even spot the Red Squirrels that live there.
Walks further afield
Further afield we would recommend driving to Moelfre and picking up the coastal path and walk around the coast towards Lligwy beach. This will take about 1 – 1.5 hours if you don’t stop. (2-3 round trip) It passes some stunning beaches and goes over fabulous cliff tops giving amazing views over the sea. Lligwy beach has a woodfired pizza shack and coffee shop which are great. (Check the opening times if relying on these as they vary according to the time of year.) Moelfre itself has a range of places to get food and drink.
South Stack lighthouse has some good walks although the lighthouse is currently shut. You can pick up the coastal path and easily walk up Holyhead mountain for some amazing views of the island. During the Summer season the cliffs are covered with nesting seabirds and you can even see puffins if you look carefully. Year round you should be able to see the resident Chough’s flying over the cliffs. There is an RSPB centre there with a café which is open everyday.
Another great place to visit is Llanddwyn Island which you can walk to along the beach from Newborough reserve. There are also many trails through the woods on the reserve.
Snowdonia Mountain range
It only takes about 30 minutes to drive to the Snowdonia mountains where you can pick up walks to the summit from Pen-y-Pass (LLanberas) it is possible to do the walk in a day – plan first and take food and drink as the restaurant at the top is often shut.
There are OS maps in the draw to help you plan your routes if you are considering a longer walk.
Generally, there aren’t many walks that have pubs or restaurants on them. However, there are flasks, picnic ware and rucksacks in the cottage so please feel free to use them if you want to.
We hope you enjoy walking (or driving) around this beautiful island.
Sightseeing
The castle at Beaumaris is well worth a visit whilst you are here.
Visit their website to find opening times and prices
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/beaumaris-castle
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Beaumaris
The castle at Beaumaris is well worth a visit whilst you are here.
Visit their website to find opening times and prices
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/beaumaris-castle
South Stack light house is well worth a visit, particularly if you are interested in bird watching. During the Summer months the cliffs are teaming with nesting sea birds. It is even possible to spot the odd Puffin or two if you look carefully. There are also resident Choughs that live on the cliffs and you can often see them flying low over the cliffs.
Once at South Stack you can follow the coastal path and pick up the footpath to walk to the summit of Holyhead Mountain (not as high as it sounds). A gentle climb to the top will take about 40 minutes from the carpark and is well worth it with views over the island towards the Snowdonia mountain range.
There is a RSPB visitor centre that is open year round for information. It also has has a shop and a cafe.
Currently the lighthouse is closed to visitors due to Covid 19 restrictions. There are a few tours of the external site. Information can be found on their website
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/south-stack-lighthouse-visitor-centre
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Farol de South Stack
South Stack light house is well worth a visit, particularly if you are interested in bird watching. During the Summer months the cliffs are teaming with nesting sea birds. It is even possible to spot the odd Puffin or two if you look carefully. There are also resident Choughs that live on the cliffs and you can often see them flying low over the cliffs.
Once at South Stack you can follow the coastal path and pick up the footpath to walk to the summit of Holyhead Mountain (not as high as it sounds). A gentle climb to the top will take about 40 minutes from the carpark and is well worth it with views over the island towards the Snowdonia mountain range.
There is a RSPB visitor centre that is open year round for information. It also has has a shop and a cafe.
Currently the lighthouse is closed to visitors due to Covid 19 restrictions. There are a few tours of the external site. Information can be found on their website
https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/south-stack-lighthouse-visitor-centre
A visit to Plas Newydd is a must for lovers of architecture as well as those who enjoy walking around the gardens. There is also a lovely national trust cafe in the grounds. The house is about a 20 minute drive from the cottage on the edges of the Menai straits.
Plas Newydd, which means new mansion in Welsh, sits along the shore of the Menai Strait. The ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey, its history stretches back over 5000 years to a Neolithic burial chamber nearby.
With superb views of the mountains of Snowdonia across the Menai Strait, it’s easy to see why a house has stood in this same spot since the early 16th century.
The house itself has changed over the years, from the original Tudor house, to the changes made by the fashionable architect James Wyatt in 1793-9 and the modernisation during the 1930s when the family of the 6th Marquess made Plas Newydd their main residence.
It is also home to a collection of Rex Whistler artwork from the early 20th century.
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National Trust - Casa e Jardins de Plas Newydd
A visit to Plas Newydd is a must for lovers of architecture as well as those who enjoy walking around the gardens. There is also a lovely national trust cafe in the grounds. The house is about a 20 minute drive from the cottage on the edges of the Menai straits.
Plas Newydd, which means new mansion in Welsh, sits along the shore of the Menai Strait. The ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey, its history stretches back over 5000 years to a Neolithic burial chamber nearby.
With superb views of the mountains of Snowdonia across the Menai Strait, it’s easy to see why a house has stood in this same spot since the early 16th century.
The house itself has changed over the years, from the original Tudor house, to the changes made by the fashionable architect James Wyatt in 1793-9 and the modernisation during the 1930s when the family of the 6th Marquess made Plas Newydd their main residence.
It is also home to a collection of Rex Whistler artwork from the early 20th century.
Described as one of North Wales best kept secrets is the hidden world of Plas Cadnant Gardens, situated at the side of the Menai Strait, hidden from view near to Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey. A great place to visit for the garden enthusiast.
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Jardins Escondidos de Plas Cadnant
Cadnant RoadDescribed as one of North Wales best kept secrets is the hidden world of Plas Cadnant Gardens, situated at the side of the Menai Strait, hidden from view near to Menai Bridge on the Isle of Anglesey. A great place to visit for the garden enthusiast.
Take a boat trip around Puffin Island to see the seabirds, seals and maybe even a dolphin if you are lucky. Trips last about 80 minutes and leave from Beaumauris pier
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Seacoast Safaris - Puffin Island Boat Trips
Take a boat trip around Puffin Island to see the seabirds, seals and maybe even a dolphin if you are lucky. Trips last about 80 minutes and leave from Beaumauris pier
Menai Bridge is a small local town with a selection of independent and local shops and restaurants. You can walk from the town centre along the edges of the Menai Straits and walk across to Church Island with fabulous views of the 2 bridges crossing the Straits.
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Menai Bridge
A5Menai Bridge is a small local town with a selection of independent and local shops and restaurants. You can walk from the town centre along the edges of the Menai Straits and walk across to Church Island with fabulous views of the 2 bridges crossing the Straits.
Beaumaris is a lovely small town on the banks of the Menai Straits. There are lots of small independent shops and restaurants to visit. There are also regular weekend craft fairs and antique markets, especially during the holiday season.
There is a lovely small pier where you can get on a boat for a trip to Puffin Island or a rib ride down the Straits.
Why not try crabbing off the pier - there are crabbing buckets in the cottage if you want to try this out - don't forget your bacon!
Best place to park if you are going for a visit is in the main carpark alongside the Menai Straits near the pier. It's only £5 for the whole day so you do not need to worry about rushing back to your car. It is also well worth a visit to the castle if you like looking round historic buildings.
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Beaumaris
Beaumaris is a lovely small town on the banks of the Menai Straits. There are lots of small independent shops and restaurants to visit. There are also regular weekend craft fairs and antique markets, especially during the holiday season.
There is a lovely small pier where you can get on a boat for a trip to Puffin Island or a rib ride down the Straits.
Why not try crabbing off the pier - there are crabbing buckets in the cottage if you want to try this out - don't forget your bacon!
Best place to park if you are going for a visit is in the main carpark alongside the Menai Straits near the pier. It's only £5 for the whole day so you do not need to worry about rushing back to your car. It is also well worth a visit to the castle if you like looking round historic buildings.
Bangor Bus Station Stand F
Map of Arriva bus route around Anglesey
Food scene
A great restaurant to visit. Good seafood and it always has good reviews locally and from guests who have eaten there. Advise to pre-book as it is popular. A 10 minute drive to Menai Bridge from the cottage
https://dylansrestaurant.co.uk/
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Dylan's Menai Bridge
Saint George's RoadA great restaurant to visit. Good seafood and it always has good reviews locally and from guests who have eaten there. Advise to pre-book as it is popular. A 10 minute drive to Menai Bridge from the cottage
https://dylansrestaurant.co.uk/
Known as one of the best seafood restaurants on the island The Lobster Pot, Church Bay has been trading in the same family for 75 years. The food is amazing and well worth the trip. It's about a 30 minute drive from the cottage. Would book in advance especially in the high season.https://www.thelobsterpot.uk/
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The Lobster Pot Restaurant
Known as one of the best seafood restaurants on the island The Lobster Pot, Church Bay has been trading in the same family for 75 years. The food is amazing and well worth the trip. It's about a 30 minute drive from the cottage. Would book in advance especially in the high season.https://www.thelobsterpot.uk/
Coach at The Bull in Beaumauris has been recommended by many previous guests who have eaten there as well as having a very good local reputation. It is a 15 minutes drive from the cottage.
https://www.bullsheadinn.co.uk/Coach
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Coach at The Bull Beaumaris
Castle StreetCoach at The Bull in Beaumauris has been recommended by many previous guests who have eaten there as well as having a very good local reputation. It is a 15 minutes drive from the cottage.
https://www.bullsheadinn.co.uk/Coach
The Golden Fry (Finney's at The Golden Fry Benllech ) serves the best fish and chips we have ever had, and we've tried many around the country. We would definitely recommend this fish and chip shop. It's just off the main road in the centre of Benllech, next to the Tesco Express. You can then walk or drive down to the beach to eat them with a fabulous view over the sea. You can pre-order on their app and collect at the time you select. They will also deliver.
https://www.angleseyfishandchips.co.uk/
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The Golden Fry
The SquareThe Golden Fry (Finney's at The Golden Fry Benllech ) serves the best fish and chips we have ever had, and we've tried many around the country. We would definitely recommend this fish and chip shop. It's just off the main road in the centre of Benllech, next to the Tesco Express. You can then walk or drive down to the beach to eat them with a fabulous view over the sea. You can pre-order on their app and collect at the time you select. They will also deliver.
https://www.angleseyfishandchips.co.uk/
The Ship Inn has been trading as a public house since 1740. It is a very traditional pub in a fantastic setting overlooking the sea with easy access to the beach when the tide is out.
The menu is traditional and fairly small although the food it serves is good. Best to check on opening times if you are making a special visit as it can close quite early. It is usually open for the lunchtime period and then it re-opens for the evening, often closing quite early (by 9pm) especially during non-peak times. (Stays open later in the Summer) It's a great place to sit and have an early evening drink, especially on a warm night. You can walk to The Ship Inn from the cottage in about 40 minutes. The walk itself is lovely and goes around the bay on the coastal path. (details in the cottage booklet) It is a 5-10 minute drive
http://www.shipinnredwharfbay.co.uk/
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The Ship Inn Red Wharf Bay
The Ship Inn has been trading as a public house since 1740. It is a very traditional pub in a fantastic setting overlooking the sea with easy access to the beach when the tide is out.
The menu is traditional and fairly small although the food it serves is good. Best to check on opening times if you are making a special visit as it can close quite early. It is usually open for the lunchtime period and then it re-opens for the evening, often closing quite early (by 9pm) especially during non-peak times. (Stays open later in the Summer) It's a great place to sit and have an early evening drink, especially on a warm night. You can walk to The Ship Inn from the cottage in about 40 minutes. The walk itself is lovely and goes around the bay on the coastal path. (details in the cottage booklet) It is a 5-10 minute drive
http://www.shipinnredwharfbay.co.uk/
The Boathouse is a good local restaurant close by in Red Wharf bay - a 5-10minute drive or you can walk there around the coastal path (30-40 min)
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. It can get busy so would recommend booking in advance to secure a table. They are open all day and stay open late. Great for coffee and cake as well. Lovely outdoor seating area.
https://www.theboathouseanglesey.com/
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The Boathouse
1 Penrorsedd TerraceThe Boathouse is a good local restaurant close by in Red Wharf bay - a 5-10minute drive or you can walk there around the coastal path (30-40 min)
The staff are very friendly and accommodating. It can get busy so would recommend booking in advance to secure a table. They are open all day and stay open late. Great for coffee and cake as well. Lovely outdoor seating area.
https://www.theboathouseanglesey.com/
The Freckled Angel has a great reputation and previous guests have been and recommended it to others. It has a casual Tapas style menu (but much better). It's not a huge place so book if you really want a table. About a 10/15 minute drive from the cottage.
https://freckledangel.godaddysites.com/menu
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Freckled Angel
49 High StThe Freckled Angel has a great reputation and previous guests have been and recommended it to others. It has a casual Tapas style menu (but much better). It's not a huge place so book if you really want a table. About a 10/15 minute drive from the cottage.
https://freckledangel.godaddysites.com/menu
A great Chinese takeaway serving delicious freshly cooked Chinese food. Would recommend (if you like Chinese food!) Will take telephone orders. Open 6 days - usually closed Tuesday (sometimes Monday) but check what is written on the door as this might change. Open from 5 until 9.30 or 10pm on Friday and saturday. Cash only (nearest cash point at the service station over the road)
Pentraeth Chinese
1 Brick StreetA great Chinese takeaway serving delicious freshly cooked Chinese food. Would recommend (if you like Chinese food!) Will take telephone orders. Open 6 days - usually closed Tuesday (sometimes Monday) but check what is written on the door as this might change. Open from 5 until 9.30 or 10pm on Friday and saturday. Cash only (nearest cash point at the service station over the road)
Supermarkets and local shops
Small Waitrose store in Menai Bridge, 10/15 minutes from the cottage. Just by the old bridge and on the way to Pentraeth when you enter Anglesey so easy to stop of at on your way to the cottage. They will also deliver to the cottage.
Open 7 days - check for timings
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Waitrose & Partners
Mona RoadSmall Waitrose store in Menai Bridge, 10/15 minutes from the cottage. Just by the old bridge and on the way to Pentraeth when you enter Anglesey so easy to stop of at on your way to the cottage. They will also deliver to the cottage.
Open 7 days - check for timings
Large Tesco superstore just of junction 10 on the A55 edge of Bangor. About a 15 minute drive to the cottage. Will also deliver
Open 7 days
Tesco Superstore
South Circular RoadLarge Tesco superstore just of junction 10 on the A55 edge of Bangor. About a 15 minute drive to the cottage. Will also deliver
Open 7 days
A great local Spar at the service station as you enter the village. Open everyday from 6am - 10 pm. A good selection of basic food with lots of fresh local food, bakery and meat. It also serves hot take away pizzas and snacks during the day. Stocks the 'Cook' frozen food range.
Also has a large off licence in store as well as a post office and free to withdraw cashpoint machine
SPAR - Pentraeth
5 Pentraeth RoadA great local Spar at the service station as you enter the village. Open everyday from 6am - 10 pm. A good selection of basic food with lots of fresh local food, bakery and meat. It also serves hot take away pizzas and snacks during the day. Stocks the 'Cook' frozen food range.
Also has a large off licence in store as well as a post office and free to withdraw cashpoint machine
Texaco - Pentraeth Services
Bangor RoadLocal petrol service station and car wash in the village.
Pentraeth Post Office
Bangor RoadSituated in the service station. Open Monday - Saturday.
Benllech is the nearest place that has a selection of local shops. There is a Tesco Express and Co-op as well as small independent shops and many places to eat. There is an excellent local butchers and patisserie shop as well as the excellent 'The Crab Shop' which sells fresh seafood, crab and lobsters in season.
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Benllech
Benllech is the nearest place that has a selection of local shops. There is a Tesco Express and Co-op as well as small independent shops and many places to eat. There is an excellent local butchers and patisserie shop as well as the excellent 'The Crab Shop' which sells fresh seafood, crab and lobsters in season.
Beaches nearby
A lovely sandy beach with rocky areas to explore . 2 miles - 5/10 minutes drive from the cottage. You can also walk there from the cottage around the bay (about 45min) great to do in the Summer in the early evening for a drink at the Ship Inn and then walk back on the coastal path.
There is some free parking. There a 2 places to eat and drink. The Ship Inn - a traditional pub trading since the 1700's and The Boat house restaurant which also serves tea and cake and ice creams.
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Red Wharf Bay
A lovely sandy beach with rocky areas to explore . 2 miles - 5/10 minutes drive from the cottage. You can also walk there from the cottage around the bay (about 45min) great to do in the Summer in the early evening for a drink at the Ship Inn and then walk back on the coastal path.
There is some free parking. There a 2 places to eat and drink. The Ship Inn - a traditional pub trading since the 1700's and The Boat house restaurant which also serves tea and cake and ice creams.
The beach can be accessed by walking from the cottage down the track/path just down the lane. It is about a 15/20 minute walk down to the beach. Or, you can walk/drive down the road from the village centre. Turn left at the church/pub junction. Turn 1st left after the football pitch. Turn left down towards the beach ('Traeth' sign) It's about 1 mile by road.
You can park your car on the beach ( don't park to far away when the tide is out as it comes back in and up into the car park area!)
At high tide the sea comes right up to the coastal path that goes around the bay. Although it's usually possibly to walk round, even at the highest tide. There are marshy grassland areas that are uncovered as the tide goes out making it a haven for wading birds. You can spot many species, little egrets, curlews, redshank, dunlin, shell duck to name a few and you don't even have to get out of your car if the weather is awful - just park on the beach and watch from the comfort of your car!
The tide goes out a huge distance at low water, often it's hard to see where the sea has gone! This leaves a huge expanse of sand. Be careful if you try to walk out across the bay as there are areas where it is very soft mud and you can sink in quite quickly. It's a fascinating beach and bay to explore and a place where you can sit peacefully and take in the amazing scenery of the bay.
Pentraeth
The beach can be accessed by walking from the cottage down the track/path just down the lane. It is about a 15/20 minute walk down to the beach. Or, you can walk/drive down the road from the village centre. Turn left at the church/pub junction. Turn 1st left after the football pitch. Turn left down towards the beach ('Traeth' sign) It's about 1 mile by road.
You can park your car on the beach ( don't park to far away when the tide is out as it comes back in and up into the car park area!)
At high tide the sea comes right up to the coastal path that goes around the bay. Although it's usually possibly to walk round, even at the highest tide. There are marshy grassland areas that are uncovered as the tide goes out making it a haven for wading birds. You can spot many species, little egrets, curlews, redshank, dunlin, shell duck to name a few and you don't even have to get out of your car if the weather is awful - just park on the beach and watch from the comfort of your car!
The tide goes out a huge distance at low water, often it's hard to see where the sea has gone! This leaves a huge expanse of sand. Be careful if you try to walk out across the bay as there are areas where it is very soft mud and you can sink in quite quickly. It's a fascinating beach and bay to explore and a place where you can sit peacefully and take in the amazing scenery of the bay.
This is probably the best beach to go to if you have small children with you. 3 miles - approx 10 min drive .
Lots of lovely clean sand to dig in with other interesting areas to explore. The tide does go out quite a long way (as is the case with most of the beaches on this coast) so a bit of a walk to the sea for paddling at low water.
There is a large pay and display carpark with public toilets. There is also a beach shop/cafe and an ice cream shop by the carpark. It is a short walk up into the town to access all the other shops and cafes there.
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Benllech Beach
64 Bay View RdThis is probably the best beach to go to if you have small children with you. 3 miles - approx 10 min drive .
Lots of lovely clean sand to dig in with other interesting areas to explore. The tide does go out quite a long way (as is the case with most of the beaches on this coast) so a bit of a walk to the sea for paddling at low water.
There is a large pay and display carpark with public toilets. There is also a beach shop/cafe and an ice cream shop by the carpark. It is a short walk up into the town to access all the other shops and cafes there.
A visit to Moelfre and it's beaches is a must if staying in this area. The village itself is very picturesque with a selection of places to eat and drink. There are public carparks - a small pay and display at the harbour and a larger free car park as you enter the village.
The main harbour beach is pebbles and slopes quite steeply but is a great place for a swim. If you walk around the coastal path towards the life boat house there are a few other smaller beaches, each slightly different, some sandy and with good rocky spots to sit and fish from.
Moelfre Beach
A visit to Moelfre and it's beaches is a must if staying in this area. The village itself is very picturesque with a selection of places to eat and drink. There are public carparks - a small pay and display at the harbour and a larger free car park as you enter the village.
The main harbour beach is pebbles and slopes quite steeply but is a great place for a swim. If you walk around the coastal path towards the life boat house there are a few other smaller beaches, each slightly different, some sandy and with good rocky spots to sit and fish from.
A glorious sandy beach just outside Moelfre - 7 miles approx 15 - 20 minute drive. Some good rock pools when the tide is out. Shallow beach with the tide going out a long way. There is a pay and display car park next to the beach and public toilets (not sure on opening times especially since covid changes)
Just by the car park is an independent cafe and wood fired pizza shack. Opening times vary ( although always shut by 6pm) They tend to be open in the school holidays, particularly during the better weather and at weekends.
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Traeth Lligwy
A glorious sandy beach just outside Moelfre - 7 miles approx 15 - 20 minute drive. Some good rock pools when the tide is out. Shallow beach with the tide going out a long way. There is a pay and display car park next to the beach and public toilets (not sure on opening times especially since covid changes)
Just by the car park is an independent cafe and wood fired pizza shack. Opening times vary ( although always shut by 6pm) They tend to be open in the school holidays, particularly during the better weather and at weekends.
Llanddona beach can be reached by walking along the Anglesey Costal path from Pentraeth beach (pick it up at the car park - turn right) This is a lovely remote walk that takes you around the bay. It takes about 40 - 1 hour to walk to the beach which is a long, open stretch of sandy and pebble beach (amazing shells can be found there)
You can also drive there - 7 miles from the cottage. Be prepared for an interesting descent down to the beach from the main village - very narrow and very steep roads! (fabulous views from the top of the cliffs looking over the bay)
There is pay and display car parking at the beach , public toilets (check opening) and a small cafe that sells drinks, hot food and ice creams.
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Llanddona Beach
Llanddona beach can be reached by walking along the Anglesey Costal path from Pentraeth beach (pick it up at the car park - turn right) This is a lovely remote walk that takes you around the bay. It takes about 40 - 1 hour to walk to the beach which is a long, open stretch of sandy and pebble beach (amazing shells can be found there)
You can also drive there - 7 miles from the cottage. Be prepared for an interesting descent down to the beach from the main village - very narrow and very steep roads! (fabulous views from the top of the cliffs looking over the bay)
There is pay and display car parking at the beach , public toilets (check opening) and a small cafe that sells drinks, hot food and ice creams.
Sports and outdoor activities
Anglesey Pursuits is an adventure-based activities company operating in and around Anglesey, North Wales
Catering for ages 8 and upwards Anglesey Pursuits has a variety of packages to suit your needs. If you are looking for something a bit different to do, why not give Anglesey Pursuits a go? You can be sure of a memorable experience set in some of the most beautiful parts of North Wales!
They offer a full range of activities including:
Coasteering
Kayaking
Gorge Walking
Raft Building
Abseiling
Rock Climbing
Hill Walking
https://www.angleseypursuits.com/about-anglesey-pursuits
Anglesey Pursuits
53 Maeshyfryd RoadAnglesey Pursuits is an adventure-based activities company operating in and around Anglesey, North Wales
Catering for ages 8 and upwards Anglesey Pursuits has a variety of packages to suit your needs. If you are looking for something a bit different to do, why not give Anglesey Pursuits a go? You can be sure of a memorable experience set in some of the most beautiful parts of North Wales!
They offer a full range of activities including:
Coasteering
Kayaking
Gorge Walking
Raft Building
Abseiling
Rock Climbing
Hill Walking
https://www.angleseypursuits.com/about-anglesey-pursuits
Anglesey Riding Centre offer a range of Rides and Hacks depending on your ability.
They are set in the countryside and around the centre we have 5 miles of purpose built, private bridleways. These are exclusively for use by our customers and offer breath-taking views of Caernarfon Castle and Snowdonia.
We have a selection of well-schooled horses and ponies for hacking and riding out. Most of our riding is on our quiet private bridleways alongside the coast.
We offer a variety of rides to cater for all standards. The minimum age is 4 years old and there’s no upper limit!
https://www.angleseyridingcentre.co.uk/
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Anglesey Riding Centre
Anglesey Riding Centre offer a range of Rides and Hacks depending on your ability.
They are set in the countryside and around the centre we have 5 miles of purpose built, private bridleways. These are exclusively for use by our customers and offer breath-taking views of Caernarfon Castle and Snowdonia.
We have a selection of well-schooled horses and ponies for hacking and riding out. Most of our riding is on our quiet private bridleways alongside the coast.
We offer a variety of rides to cater for all standards. The minimum age is 4 years old and there’s no upper limit!
https://www.angleseyridingcentre.co.uk/
For all things climbing head to The Indy Climbing wall. They offer a range of options depending on your ability and what it is you are looking for.
https://www.indyclimbingwall.co.uk/
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The Indy Climbing Wall
For all things climbing head to The Indy Climbing wall. They offer a range of options depending on your ability and what it is you are looking for.
https://www.indyclimbingwall.co.uk/
Place Arthur Leisure centre is a council run leisure centre with swimming pool in Llangefni
https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/Leisure/Leisure-centres/Plas-Arthur-Leisure-Centre/Plas-Arthur-Leisure-Centre.aspx
Plas Arthur Leisure Centre
1 Glanhwfa RoadPlace Arthur Leisure centre is a council run leisure centre with swimming pool in Llangefni
https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/Leisure/Leisure-centres/Plas-Arthur-Leisure-Centre/Plas-Arthur-Leisure-Centre.aspx
Cartio Môn is an outdoor Go Karting track on Anglesey, North Wales. We are located just off the A55 near Holyhead and operate all year round. As real motor racing fans, Cartio Môn offer slick, intermediate and wet weather tyres to suit the conditions of the day. We also feature a floodlit track for night time driving. Cartio Môn provides fun for the whole family with toddler and junior karts to suit all age ranges.
https://www.gokartingtickets.co.uk/tickets/cartio-mon-karting/
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Cartio Môn
A5Cartio Môn is an outdoor Go Karting track on Anglesey, North Wales. We are located just off the A55 near Holyhead and operate all year round. As real motor racing fans, Cartio Môn offer slick, intermediate and wet weather tyres to suit the conditions of the day. We also feature a floodlit track for night time driving. Cartio Môn provides fun for the whole family with toddler and junior karts to suit all age ranges.
https://www.gokartingtickets.co.uk/tickets/cartio-mon-karting/
If you are looking for complete relaxation then try out St David's Spa in nearby Red Wharf Bay.
St. David’s Spa opened in 2016 as a purpose-built spa and swimming pool facility on the much acclaimed five star St. David’s Park, one of North Wales's premier holiday parks.
The spa offers a wide variety of luxury spa and beauty treatments, so you are sure to find the perfect treatment or package to while away the stresses of the busy 21st century lifestyle. We have five treatment rooms from where our highly-trained and experienced therapists administer the finest in spa therapies and beauty treatments; because looking and feeling your best is paramount.
https://www.stdavidsspa.com/Spa/
St. David's Spa
If you are looking for complete relaxation then try out St David's Spa in nearby Red Wharf Bay.
St. David’s Spa opened in 2016 as a purpose-built spa and swimming pool facility on the much acclaimed five star St. David’s Park, one of North Wales's premier holiday parks.
The spa offers a wide variety of luxury spa and beauty treatments, so you are sure to find the perfect treatment or package to while away the stresses of the busy 21st century lifestyle. We have five treatment rooms from where our highly-trained and experienced therapists administer the finest in spa therapies and beauty treatments; because looking and feeling your best is paramount.
https://www.stdavidsspa.com/Spa/
If you are looking for a wild adventure then try out the Zip World activities a bit further a field in North Wales.
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/
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Zip World Penrhyn Pedreira
If you are looking for a wild adventure then try out the Zip World activities a bit further a field in North Wales.
https://www.zipworld.co.uk/
Hiraeth Hire is a local company, based in Pentraeth.
They hire out inflatable kayaks and paddleboards on a daily basis so that you an put them in your car and take them where you want to go.
They are very accommodating and will drop the items off at the cottage for you.
https://www.hiraethhire.co.uk/
Hiraeth Hire
10 Gwel-Y-DonHiraeth Hire is a local company, based in Pentraeth.
They hire out inflatable kayaks and paddleboards on a daily basis so that you an put them in your car and take them where you want to go.
They are very accommodating and will drop the items off at the cottage for you.
https://www.hiraethhire.co.uk/
Anglesey Bike hire is based in Llangefni, close to Pentraeth village. They are very accommodating and have delivered bikes to the cottage for previous guests. The cottage has 2 secure bike locking points at the front to lock bikes to. Make sure you request locks to use during your hire when you book.
Anglesey Bikes
Anglesey Bike hire is based in Llangefni, close to Pentraeth village. They are very accommodating and have delivered bikes to the cottage for previous guests. The cottage has 2 secure bike locking points at the front to lock bikes to. Make sure you request locks to use during your hire when you book.
If you fancy trying something different then this outdoor sauna is a must. It is a bespoke wood fired sauna with the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scenery around you. You will find us at Porth Tyn Tywyn, which is one of the best beaches on Anglesey (some argue it is one of the best beaches in North Wales). It takes about 20 -25 minutes to drive there from the cottage and is also close to Rhosneigr another beach and village worth visiting.
You can book private sessions or join in with a public session (max 6 people) for £10. More information on their website.
Sawna Bach - The Scenic Sauna
If you fancy trying something different then this outdoor sauna is a must. It is a bespoke wood fired sauna with the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking scenery around you. You will find us at Porth Tyn Tywyn, which is one of the best beaches on Anglesey (some argue it is one of the best beaches in North Wales). It takes about 20 -25 minutes to drive there from the cottage and is also close to Rhosneigr another beach and village worth visiting.
You can book private sessions or join in with a public session (max 6 people) for £10. More information on their website.
A sauna with fabulous views next to the sea. Take advantage of a quick swim to cool off between sessions if you are brave enough!
Private or public sessions can be booked for very reasonable rates.
Sawna Bach - The Scenic Sauna
A sauna with fabulous views next to the sea. Take advantage of a quick swim to cool off between sessions if you are brave enough!
Private or public sessions can be booked for very reasonable rates.
Childrens days out and places to visit
Indoor and Outdoor soft play centre in Bangor
For ideas of places to visit nearby or in North Wales visit
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/the-holyhead-empire-play-centre-faf43c97
The Play Centre
Indoor and Outdoor soft play centre in Bangor
For ideas of places to visit nearby or in North Wales visit
https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/attractions/the-holyhead-empire-play-centre-faf43c97
Foel Farm Park on Anglesey offers family fun on our small working family farm. On a fun-packed day out meet the animals in a stunning setting by the sea!
There’s also our Chocolate Shop, Country Café and Gift Shop.
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Foel Farm Park
Foel Farm Park on Anglesey offers family fun on our small working family farm. On a fun-packed day out meet the animals in a stunning setting by the sea!
There’s also our Chocolate Shop, Country Café and Gift Shop.
Would you like to enter a steam environment full of lush vegitation, waterfalls and LIVE butterflies flying all around you? Then just step into the magical world of PILI PALAS.
It really is a jungle in here. Pop in to meet Billy the 16ft Burmese Python, DJ and Barney the donkeys, Tecwyn the Tegu, Elvis and Charlie in their aviary - and be sure not to miss our most popular residents The Meerkats.
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Mundo Natural de Pili Palas
Ffordd PenmynyddWould you like to enter a steam environment full of lush vegitation, waterfalls and LIVE butterflies flying all around you? Then just step into the magical world of PILI PALAS.
It really is a jungle in here. Pop in to meet Billy the 16ft Burmese Python, DJ and Barney the donkeys, Tecwyn the Tegu, Elvis and Charlie in their aviary - and be sure not to miss our most popular residents The Meerkats.
Set on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/
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Zoológico de Welsh Mountain
Old HighwaySet on one of the most picturesque and unique landscapes for any UK Zoo, the Welsh Mountain Zoo occupies some 37 acres of lush green landscape overlooking Colwyn Bay and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.
https://www.welshmountainzoo.org/
Anglesey Sea Zoo is a unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife! Find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger eels and jellyfish! You’ll also learn about British marine habitats and the research and conservation work which is helping to save them.
https://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/
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Aquário Marinho de Anglesey
Anglesey Sea Zoo is a unique aquarium with over 40 tanks displaying the best of British marine wildlife! Find fascinating creatures from around the coasts of the UK, such as octopus, lobsters, seahorses, conger eels and jellyfish! You’ll also learn about British marine habitats and the research and conservation work which is helping to save them.
https://www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk/