A secluded island hiding on the north-eastern tip of Wales, Anglesey truly is an outdoor haven.
Massively underrated when it comes to outdoor destinations in the UK, this quaint and quiet island is absolutely teeming with beauty.
From idyllic seaside towns, postcard-worthy beaches, spectacular countryside vistas and a plethora of superb walking options for you to choose from, visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do here.
To save you scouring the web in preparation for your next visit, we’ve whittled down a list of what we consider cream of the crop when it comes to walking trails on this treasured isle.
Interested? Let’s get to it 👇👇
Best Walks In Anglesey (Coastal, Flat, Beach, Circular & More)
Copper Kingdom Walk (Parys Mountain)
🥾 Distance: 4.8 km (3 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Easy
📍 Location: Amlwch LL68 9RE
There’s no better way to start this list than by highlighting one of the most unusual yet enthralling walking trails you’ll likely find in the whole UK.
Parys Mountain – also aptly dubbed Copper Kingdom – is a landscape carved out by the blood and sweat of hard-working miners dating all the way back to the Bronze Age.
For keen walkers, there are several trails to be found up top of the mountain around what has been called the ‘Great Opencast’.
A guaranteed favourite with the kids, the various hues of red rocks and riveting history of the land means you’ll certainly be in awe all throughout.
With plenty of open space to explore, sign posts do warn visitors to stick to the set footpaths however since it is rather easy to get lost in the mine, especially in foggy conditions.
At the car park entrance (found on the B5111 south of Amlwch), you’ll find two main recommended routes on the map at the start of the trail; one smaller and one longer.
If you’re strapped for time, the shorter route can be completed in under an hour, while the longer route takes you around a full loop of the mine within 2 hours at a steady pace.
Warning – While this walk is relatively easy and suitable for most, please take care with children due to steep drops and uneven rocky underfoot.
For more information, be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide To The Copper Kingdom, Parys Mountain Walk!
Southstack Lighthouse Walk
🥾 Distance: 8.2 km (5 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Moderate
📍 Location: Holyhead LL65 1YH
Ask anyone in the know around Anglesy, and they’re bound to tell you one of the best rambles on the Welsh isle can be found at the iconic South Stack Lighthouse in Holyhead.
Constructed on the tip of a small island off the north-west coast of Holy Island, the lighthouse was built in order to warn ships of the craggy rocks lurking on the shoreline.
With various trails on offer allowing you to explore the stunning landscape, the panoramas from the northern coastline are simply sublime.
Likewise, the South Stack Cliffs are well celebrated as a bird watching hotspot, with ramblers regularly spotting puffins, guillemots razorbills, and peregrine falcons just to name a few.
Top tip – A fantastic circular walk at South Stack Lighthouse can be found at the Countryfile website here.
Benllech to Red Wharf Bay Walk
🥾 Distance: 4.8 km (3 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Easy/moderate
📍 Location: Bay View Rd, Benllech, Tyn-y-Gongl LL74 8QE
A must-visit town when coming to Anglesey, Benllech is famed for housing one of Wales’ finest sandy shorelines.
A highlight of the Anglesey Coastal Path, this relaxing stroll from Benllech to Red Wharf Bay is great fun and allows you venture directly along the beach for much of the walk.
Top tip – A gentle 1.5-mile walk (each way) and suitable for pretty much all abilities, once arriving at Red Wharf Bay, why not take a brief a pit stop at The Ship Inn for a cheeky pint?
Image caption – The ship in is a great place to stop and have a drink or bite to eat. It’s a lovely setting over the bay.
Furthermore, after completing the return journey, you’d be amiss to not bag yourself a fresh portion of fish n’ chips from Benllech’s local chippy, Finny’s.
Word of warning however, the chippy can get busy so we’d recommend ordering online beforehand and booking a collection time slot.
Rhosneigr Circular Walk
🥾 Distance: 3.7 km (2.3 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Easy
📍 Location: Rhosneigr, Anglesey, LL64 5UJ
Another seaside town walk topping our list, Rhosneigr has long been a personal favourite of ours.
With options to stroll along either of the two stunning beaches and the nearby lake, you’re certainly in no shortage of variety here.
Image caption – For the particularly adventurous, Rhosneigr is also known as one of the best surf spots in the UK. Definetely worth a go if you’ve time.
One particularly popular walking route is the circular loop of Llyn Maelog, which provides serene panoramas of the water and also gives you plenty of opportunity to explore the famed public beaches of Traeth Crigyll and Traeth Llydan.
While certain segments of the trail can get muddy in wetter conditions, this walk should be suitable for most, just be sure to pack your walking boots!
For the full lowdown on this trail, be sure to check out this nifty little guide put together by Dog Walks Near Me.
Top tip – While Rhosneigr is home to pay and display car parks, there tends to be plenty of parking spots on the side streets if you’re not visiting in peak season.
Moelfre to Lligwy walk
🥾 Distance: 8 km (5 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Moderate
📍 Location: Moelfre LL72 8HL
Another riveting coastal path, the dramatic landscape that runs between Moelfre and Lligwy Beach is absolutely jaw-dropping.
Starting at Moelfre Seawatch Centre, simply follow the coastal path, following sign posts and hugging the shoreline until you reach the rocky and golden sands of Lligwy.
Once arriving, be sure to snap some pics and explore the sandy dunes and rockpools before making your way back to Moelfre.
For pure convenience, you can simply return the way you came once heading back to Moelfre, but for a bit more variety we’d recommend taking the inland country road from Lligwy car park.
Simply keep straight, past the cross roads, until you come to the chapel at the roundabout on the A5108, where you simply turn left and drop back down into Moelfre.
Heading back to Moelfre, the charming town is home to several restaurants, pubs and a cracking little ice-cream shop where you can treat yourself after completing your ramble.
Even if you don’t fancy much in the way of walking, the Moelfre Seawatch Centre is an interesting visit in its own right, shedding light on Anglesey’s maritime history and the importance of the sea to this part of the island.
Point Lynas Walk
🥾 Distance: 3 km (1.8 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Easy
📍 Location: Car park opposite Point Lynas Caravan Park, Llaneilian, Amlwch LL68 9LT
A prime spot for seabird and sealife spotting, Point Linas is yet another breath-taking vantage points on the Anglesey coast.
Did you know? – The lighthouse was built in 1766, but was initially situated a few hundred metres south of where it stands today. It’s original purpose was to offer shelter to the Liverpool pilots, with the lighthouse not actually being added until 1779.
If you walk slightly beyond the lighthouse, you’ll be greeted to jaw-dropping panoramas of the north coast sicking out into the Irish Sea – an area well known for its abundance of marine life.
Famed for being one of the best spots in Anglesey to spot dolphins, be sure to bring a pair of binoculars for the journey!
An easy 3-kilometre walk there-and-back starting from the car park opposite Point Lynas Caravan Park, there are also plenty of other trails available for those wanting to explore further.
For a fantastic circular hike to enjoy, be sure to check out this 3.9-mile route over at the My Welsh Coast Walking blog!
Porth Wen Brickworks Walk (Cemaes Bay To Bull Bay Route)
🥾 Distance: 17.9 km (11 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Hard
📍 Location: Cemaes Bay LL67 0HR
Another gem hiding at the northern tip of Anglesey, it still astonishes me that the derelict Victorian wonder of Porth Wen Brickworks isn’t more popular than it is.
A now long disused 19th Century brick factory, much of the structure and machinery of the Brickworks still lay scattered around the large open site; making it a highly sought spot for urban explorers & adventurous ramblers in the know.
Also home to the gorgeous Traeth Porth Wen Beach and spectacular coastal vistas, experiencing this site first hand truly is an experience you won’t be forgetting any time soon!
Daring urban explorers may be eager to walk on the grounds, though it must be emphasised that the Brickworks is situated on private property and can prove hazourdous.
The safest way to check out this wonder is along the spectacular Cemaes Bay to Bull Bay hike.
A long and scenic stretch of Welsh coastal beauty, along this trail you’ll get a superb vantage point to admire the Brickworks.
For those wanting explore their options when visiting this derelict marvel, be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide On How To Get To Porth Wen Brickworks!
Anglesey Coastal Path Walk
🥾 Distance: 208 km (129 miles)
💪 Difficulty: Very Hard
📍 Location: Anglesey, Wales
Finally, we couldn’t write a post on the best walks in Anglesey without highlighting the famed Anglesey Costal Path.
A whopping 208-kilometre trail, the Anglesey Coastal Path spans a whopping 95% of the island’s coastline!
Offering walkers with plenty of variety, the trail passes through open farmland, coastal heath, sandy dunes, dramatic jagged cliffs and dense woodland just to name a few.
Conveniently breaking up the trip and providing hikers with a well earned respite, spaced throughout the walk you’ll also pass through a total of 20 towns.
Now those with a sense of adventure and plenty of time to spare may choose to do this mammoth hike in one go, but most ramblers instead tend to tackle the trail in more sizable chunks over various visits to Anglesey.
Completing the Anglesey Coastal Path is something I’ve not had the pleasure of completing (as of yet!), though I am thoroughly enjoying chipping away at it gradually with each visit.
I’m sure I’ll get to tick it off the bucket list one day!
More resources
For those wanting to spend some time in Anglesey, camping is one of the best ways to experience the outdoor wonder in my opinion (if the weather is ok that is!)
Why not check out our post detailing the time we spent camping on Mulberry’s Farm in Anglesey last year?
Likewise, for more outdoor inspiration, be sure to trawl through all the posts in the Wales section of our blog. I’m sure you’ll find something to tickle your fancy!
Happy walking 🚶🚶