Walking the Anglesey Coastal Path

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

Isle of Anglesey Walking Festival 2010

From the 29th May to 13th June you can walk and hear about the history of several coastal and rural villages 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 will be again four 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.

There's also the opportunity to hop on a bus and enjoy a day tour exploring and tasting local produces on the Anglesey Produce Day.

As always, 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.

All the walks are guided by professional, knowledgeable guides who will help you get the most from your experience. There will be the opportunity to spnd more evenings in the company of local historians, and a chance to dine on local Welsh produce. Refreshments will be available in most places and some will also include visits to local businesses.

Visit the Walking Festival web site for more details.

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 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.

The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a developing 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.