Walking on Anglesey

Photo from coastal footpath taken close to Outdoor Alternative
Photo of coast from coastal path
Photo of White Arch on Anglesey Coastal Path
Photo of sunrise looking from buildings across to Snowdonia

Explore Anglesey on foot from Outdoor Alternative

Rhoscolyn provides a great base from which to explore the wide variety of walking opportunities on Anglesey. With one of the highest densities of public footpaths in the UK, Anglesey is an extremely attractive walking destination. The footpaths around Rhoscolyn provide superb views of the dramatic coastline with the mountains of Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula as a backdrop. There are several options for walks directly from the Centre providing scope for the hardened rambler and the family stroll.

Anglesey is best know for it's coastal walks which offer an incredible variety of coastline and scenery from the rugged North Coast through to the sand dunes and marshes of the West. The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a network of permissive paths and public rights of way that extends over 125 miles following much of the island's coastline. The Path connects over 36 coastal villages and passes through scenery of which 95% is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), providing the basis for a superb long-distance circular route.

Outdoor Alternative is situated less than 300m from the route of the path making it an ideal location from which to explore the Holy Island sections of the path.

Transport to drop-off and pick-up points can be arranged for walkers wanting to undertake the coastal path whilst staying at Outdoor Alternative.

Bactive@Rhoscolyn, based at the Centre, are also able to offer guided local walks. Andy's walks aim to give participants a 'sense of place' and Anglesey has an incredibly rich history on which to draw. Contact Andy for further information on his local history and geology walks.

Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival

The annual walking festival provides an opportunity to walk and hear about Anglesey's history including tales of shipwrecks, cannibalism, smugglers and ghosts. Marvel at the island's industrial heritage on the Parys Copper Mountain and Amlwch Port walk. Whilst further inland, see the old coal mines at Pentre Berw, and the Victorian Walled Garden at Brynddu on the Llanfechell Heritage Walk.

There are walks suitable for wheelchair users and an exciting programme of walks for schools including the Belgium Promonade and rock pool exploration at Menai Bridge and hillforts and standing stones on Holy Island.

Most walks are on the Coastal Footpath and feature stunning scenery, flora and fauna with varied geological rock faces - home to a large variety of nesting bird colonies, especially on Holy Island which is ideal for birdwatchers.

Festival walks are guided by professional, knowledgeable guides who will help you get the most from your experience. Refreshments aree available in most places and some include visits to local businesses.

Visit the Walking Festival web site for more details.