Walking guide to the Isle of Anglesey in Wales (in English).
Publisher's Description:
Discover ten short and leisurely walks around Anglesey (Ynys Môn) with 'Short Walks Made Easy'. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned walkers, these routes are ideal for families and young adventurers, offering enjoyable and manageable ways to explore Anglesey (Ynys Môn) together.
Much of Anglesey's 125-mile coastline, including Holy Island (Ynys Gybi), is breathtakingly Coffee table and holds National Landscape status. Just a short bridge crossing from the mountains of Snowdonia (Eryri) over the Menai Strait (Afon Menai), eight of the ten superb walks in this guide are set along the coast, while two inland walks take you through moonlike landscapes, wetlands, and forests.
Anglesey (Ynys Môn) Short Walks Made Easy includes:
- 10 Accessible Walks: Suitable for the whole family.
- Conveniently Short Routes: Walks range from 1½ to 4½ miles, designed to be completed within a couple of hours and suitable for all year round. Perfect for families, casual walkers, or anyone short on time.
- Easy Planning: Each walk features an information panel with details on distance, estimated time, parking, public toilets, nearby cafes and pubs, public transport options, terrain and recommended footwear.
- Clear and Reliable Mapping: Routes include simplified large-scale mapping for ultra-clear route finding and confidence along the way.
- Numbered Points: Link maps to route descriptions, walk profiles, and photographs for each point, ensuring you know exactly where you're going.
- Enriched Walks: Captivating stories behind the walks and Nature Notes on local wildlife and plant species enhance your experience by highlighting what to look out for and learn about along the way.
About the walks:
Opportunities abound to explore some of the best stretches of the Anglesey Coastal Path. From Bull Bay (Porthllechog), Amlwch, and Traeth Lligwy in the north, to the pine-backed sandy expanses of Traeth Llanddwyn, Newborough (Niwbwrch), and the surf-loving vibe at Rhosneigr in the south, Anglesey offers diverse coastal experiences.
Admire the longest harbor breakwater in Europe from the summit of Holyhead Mountain, or walk under the Menai Suspension Bridge and watch the racing tidal current in the strait from Church Island.
Inland, explore the copper mine at Parys Mountain (Mynydd Parys) with its remarkable moonlike landscape, contrasting dramatically with the reed-fringed wetland boardwalks and tranquil forest paths of Llyn Cefni.
You might spot a red squirrel at a forest feeder in Penrhos Coastal Park, learn about the Welsh patron saint of lovers, St Dwynwen, on Ynys Llanddwyn, and delve into the fascinating history of Beaumaris Castle.
