8-Day Anglesey Coastal Path Hiker Itinerary

A dramatic start heading south from St Cybi's Church along the rugged Holy Island coastline. The route passes through the RSPB South Stack reserve with its clifftop heathland and breeding seabirds, offering views of South Stack Lighthouse perched on its offshore island. Beyond North Stack and its former fog station, the path follows the northern flanks of Holyhead Mountain before descending through a series of rocky coves — Porth Dafarch, Porth y Post — to reach the sandy resort of Trearddur Bay.

A gentler day crossing from Holy Island to mainland Anglesey. The path winds past dramatic sea arches at Bwa Du and secluded sandy coves before reaching Four Mile Bridge, where a small stone bridge spans the channel between the two islands. Beyond, the terrain flattens as the route follows quiet lanes and low dunes past RAF Valley to the broad sweep of Traeth Crigyll. The day ends at the popular resort of Rhosneigr with its windsurfing beach, eateries and convenience stores.

The longest day covers some of the path's most varied terrain. From Rhosneigr the route passes Cable Bay with its prehistoric burial chamber, then the iconic 12th-century Church in the Sea at Porth Cwyfan, accessible at low tide. The trail continues through Aberffraw village before following the coast past expansive Traeth Mawr beach. After crossing the Malltraeth estuary cob — excellent for birdwatching — the path enters Newborough Forest, a red squirrel sanctuary, with a possible detour to Llanddwyn Island and its lighthouse. The day finishes at the quiet village of Dwyran.

A day along the sheltered Menai Strait with continuous mountain views. From Dwyran the path passes Foel Farm Park and Anglesey Sea Zoo before reaching Menai Bridge town, dominated by Telford's 1826 Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge beyond. The route follows the strait's wooded shoreline through Llandegfan, descending to the waterfront promenade into Beaumaris with its colourful Georgian townhouses, UNESCO World Heritage castle, and Victorian pier.

From Beaumaris the trail heads northeast along the coast, passing the former Victorian lifeboat station at Traeth Lleiniog and the historic landing site of Edward I's 1282 invasion. The route rounds Penmon Point with its black-and-white striped lighthouse and views to Puffin Island, then climbs through the limestone commons of Mariandyrys Nature Reserve — rich in butterflies during summer. After descending past old quarries and through woodland to Llanddona Beach, the path follows the edge of vast Red Wharf Bay to finish at Benllech's wide sandy beach.

A rugged stretch along the island's northeast coast. From Benllech, a short walk leads to Moelfre, a characterful fishing village with its RNLI Seawatch Centre and Ann's Pantry café. Beyond, the path crosses the footbridge over Afon Goch and skirts the Traeth Dulas estuary salt marshes, rich in migrating birdlife. The route then passes dramatic natural arches and caves at Tyllau Duon before reaching Port Eilian and continuing along undulating cliff tops to Amlwch Port, once the world's busiest copper-shipping harbour.

The most scenic day along the wild north coast. From Amlwch Port the path passes Bull Bay and the photogenic abandoned Victorian brickworks at Porth Wen with their distinctive beehive kilns. The route traverses dramatic cliff tops past Dinas Gynfor — the most northerly point of Wales — with panoramic views to Middle Mouse island. At Hen Borth, low tide reveals a remarkable 6,000-year-old petrified forest. The trail continues past Cemlyn Bay's tern colony nature reserve, rounds Wylfa Head, and through Cemaes fishing village before reaching Church Bay with its thatched Swtan Folk Museum.

A satisfying final day along the northwest coast back to Holyhead. The path descends from Church Bay through heather moorland and past dramatic cliff tops where Atlantic grey seals can often be spotted offshore. The route passes the secluded cove of Porth Trwyn and through gently undulating farmland around Penrhyn Bay. After skirting the Afon Alaw estuary — a good spot for birdwatching — and passing through Penrhos Nature Reserve, the trail follows Penrhos Beach back to Holyhead and the finish at St Cybi's Church, completing the 209 km circuit.