Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

Sea cliffs, dunes and beaches, clean golden sands

Llanddwyn Island

Holyhead

Trearddur Bay

Llangoed

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The Isle of Anglesey (Ynys Môn in Welsh) is situated off the north-west coast of Wales near the beautiful Snowdonia mountain range. It is separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait, which is spanned by two picturesque bridges, the Menai Bridge and the Britannia Bridge.

Anglesey abounds with areas where interesting birds, plants and other wildlife can be seen and enjoyed. Being an island it has over 100 miles of coastline with varied habitats, such as sea cliffs, dunes and beaches, salt marshes and mud flats. These provide homes for a wide variety of animals and also harbour a varied flora. Inland much of the island is low lying agricultural land. Numerous areas are flooded and marshy, providing a whole other set of plants and animals. Tourist will love the unspoilt beaches and extensive sands, and the popular seafront of Benllech offers miles of clean golden sands, safe bathing, boating, fishing and windsurfing activities.

The Llyn, or Lleyn as the English often spell it, is sometimes known as the edge of Wales and if you like walking on the edge you will love the Llyn peninsula with it's wide variety of activities. It boasts some of the best sailing and surfing in North Wales and its capital Pwllheli has an impressive marina which berths over 400 boats. But if your preference is a quiet seaside holiday then fear not as the Llyn offers a great range of places to visit, from historic sites, peaceful harbour villages, fantastic countryside and beautiful beaches.

Things to do in Anglesey and Llyn Peninsula

Holy Island

Holy Island, linked by bridges to Anglesey, is blessed with Anglesey's finest scenery.

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Snowdonia National Park

Situated on the west coast of Britain covering 823 square miles of diverse landscapes, Snowdonia National Park is the largest National Park in Wales.

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Bardsey Island

Bardsey Island is just 1.5 miles in length and, at its widest point, it is just over half a mile across.

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Plas Newydd Country House and Gardens

Set amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery on the banks of the Menai Strait, Plas Newydd is an elegant house with an interesting mixture of classical and Gothic.

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Amlwch Copper Kingdom

The "Copper Kingdom" refers to the area of Amlwch on Anglesey, North Wales which once had the largest copper mine in the world. Porth Amlwch retains many original buildings to explore.

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Snowdon Mountain Railway

Mount Snowdon dominates the glorious, ancient landscape of North Wales. The Snowdon Mountain Railway will take you to the Summit where you can enjoy fabulous views from the new visitor centre.

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Bodnant Garden

Bodnant Garden is one of the most beautiful gardens in the UK, spanning some 80 acres and is situated above the River Conwy on ground sloping towards the west and looking across the valley towards the Snowdonia range.

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Greenwood Forest Park

Situated in the foothills of majestic Snowdonia is GreenWood Forest Park, the family adventure park like no other. All the rides and activities at this unique eco-attraction have been designed for fun with a difference!

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Ellins Tower

Free entry to one of the island’s most spectacular sites. Set on top of the towering cliffs above the seabirds and famous lighthouse the RSPB Ellin’s Tower South Stack Cliffs provides wonderful views down across the seabird cliffs and across the Irish Sea.