A walking holiday on the Anglesey Coastal Path completes a unique 125-mile circuit of Anglesey, on a coastal walk framed against the stunning backdrop of the Snowdonia mountain range.
Highlights
Beaumaris, described as 'the Welsh riviera' and home to one of the country's most impressive castles
Elinn's Tower on South Stack cliffs, an RSPB observation tower open to visitors all year round
Some of the most atmospheric lighthouses in Britain, including Penmon, South Stack and the lighthouse at Llanddwyn Island
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which covers 95% of the coastal path
Numerous nature reserves including Cemlyn and South Stack
The impressive Menai suspension bridge (engineered by Thomas Telford)
On an island steeped in Welsh heritage, taking in the landscape a step at a time with walking holidays in Anglesey is the best way to experience the regions singular and diverse landscape. This is very much the heartland of the Welsh language (often considered Europe’s oldest living language), and on the island you'll find Welsh in wide, everyday use.
A collage of pinks, lavender and blues of coastal flowers are typical of spring in Anglesey, with bright yellow gorse offset against the deepest blues of the Irish Sea. The wild and undisturbed natural landscape is a fantastic home for porpoises and seals, and further out towards the horizon, you can spot Gannets diving into the waves.
Walking the Anglesey Coast Path
The southern coast is made up of limestone escarpments, rolling woodlands, sand dunes, little coves and the mysterious lovers’ island – Llanddwyn. From the island’s many traeths (beaches) you have stunning views over to Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula.
The northern side of the Anglesey Coast Path perfectly illustrates the diverse landscape of the island. The expansive sea cliffs of North and South Stack extend their reach from the coast to the famous lighthouse, tucked into the rocks. In clear conditions you can spot The Wicklow Mountains, across the Irish Sea. Today, it is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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Booking your Celtic Trails Walking Holiday
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Our team would be delighted to talk to you about an itinerary for a walking holiday on the Isle of Anglesey.
Celtic Trails has 20 years’ experience providing tailored, quality itineraries for walkers who appreciate good service, comfort, and organisation.
Path Walkthrough
Our Anglesey Coast Path walking route takes you around the whole island starting from Holyhead.
Walkers can expect a mixture of terrain underfoot, from sand, heather, pebble shores, forest track and country lanes as the route briefly turns inland. Clifftop walks, long strolls beside rugged beaches, with the coasts rocky outcrops and shingle paths carved out from the wild surge of the neighbouring Atlantic. You'll even encounter stepping stones as you make progress along one of the routes flatter sections - walking along the shores of the Menai Straits.
The walk itself is well-signposted, with the distinctive blue tern way-markers guiding the way throughout the coast. Although a lot of the route is fairly manageable, the sections along the cliffs is where walkers will meet the greatest elevations en-route, particularly the section from Holyhead to Trearddur, with elevations of over 600m.
Walk Gallery
Our Anglesey Coastal Path Itineraries
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing, single person supplements apply.
Holyhead to Holyhead
Length: 125.5 miles/204.3km | Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP1
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Holyhead
Day 2:
Holyhead to Trearddur
11.25 miles/18km
Day 3:
Trearddur to Four Mile Bridge
8.75 miles/14km
Day 4:
Four Mile Bridge to Aberffraw
13 miles/21km
Day 5:
Aberffraw to Llyn RhosDdu
12 miles/19.2km
Day 6:
Llyn RhosDdu to Llanfairpwll
11.5 miles/18.5km
Day 7:
Llanfairpwll to Beaumaris
6.75 miles/10.5km
Day 8:
Beaumaris to Llanddona
9.5 miles/14.5km
Day 9:
Llanddona to Moelfre
11 miles/17.5km
Day 10:
Moelfre to Porth Eilian
9.25 miles/15km
Day 11:
Porth Eilian to Cemaes
9 miles/15km
Day 12:
Cemaes to Porth Swtan
10.5 miles/17km
Day 13:
Porth Swtan to Holyhead
14 miles/22.5km
Day 14:
Depart Holyhead
Itinerary Information: Thirteen nights accommodation with twelve walking days. Arrive in Holyhead on day one, walk from day two and depart from Holyhead on morning of day fourteen.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP2
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Holyhead
Day 2:
Holyhead to Trearddur
11.25 miles/18km
Day 3:
Trearddur to Rhosneigr
14.75 miles/23.5km
Day 4:
Rhosneigr to Malltraeth
11 miles/17.5km
Day 5:
Malltraeth to Brynsiencyn
13.5 miles/21.5km
Day 6:
Brynsiencyn to Beaumaris
14.25 miles/23km
Day 7:
Beaumaris to Benllech
14.75 miles/23.5km
Day 8:
Benllech to Dulas
9 miles/14.5km
Day 9:
Dulas to Cemaes
13.75 miles/22km
Day 10:
Cemaes to Porth Swtan
10.5 miles/17km
Day 11:
Porth Swtan to Holyhead
14 miles/22.5km
Day 12:
Depart Holyhead
Itinerary Information: Eleven nights accommodation with ten walking days. Arrive in Holyhead on day one, walk from day two and depart from Holyhead on morning of day twelve.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP3
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Holyhead
Day 2:
Holyhead to Trearddur
11.25 miles/18km
Day 3:
Trearddur to Rhosneigr
14.75 miles/23.5km
Day 4:
Rhosneigr to Malltraeth
11 miles/17.5km
Day 5:
Malltraeth to Brynsiencyn
13.5 miles/21.5km
Day 6:
Brynsiencyn to Beaumaris
14.25 miles/23km
Day 7:
Depart Beaumaris
Itinerary Information: Six nights accommodation with five walking days. Arrive in Beaumaris on day one, walk from day two and depart from Beaumaris on morning of day seven.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP4
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Holyhead
Day 2:
Holyhead to Rhoscolyn
15.25 miles/24.5km
Day 3:
Rhoscolyn to Aberffraw
17.5 miles/28km
Day 4:
Aberffraw to Brynsiencyn
17.5 miles/28km
Day 5:
Brynsiencyn to Beaumaris
14.25 miles/23km
Day 6:
Depart Beaumaris
Itinerary Information: Five nights accommodation with four walking days. Arrive in Holyhead on day one, walk from day two and depart fom Beaumaris on morning of day six.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP5
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Beaumaris
Day 2:
Beaumaris to Llanddona
9.5 miles/14.5km
Day 3:
Llanddona to Moelfre
11 miles/17.5km
Day 4:
Moelfre to Porth Eilian
9.25 miles/15km
Day 5:
Porth Eilian to Cemaes
9 miles/15km
Day 6:
Cemaes to Porth Swtan
10.5 miles/17km
Day 7:
Porth Swtan to Holyhead
14 miles/22.5km
Day 8:
Depart Holyhead
Itinerary Information: Seven nights accommodation with six walking days. Arrive in Beaumaris on day one, walk from day two and depart from Holyhead on morning of day eight.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
Solo walker supplement: £30 (pn) Holiday Code: ACP6
Day
Location
Distance
Day 1:
Arrive Beaumaris
Day 2:
Beaumaris to Benllech
14.75 miles/23.5km
Day 3:
Benllech to Dulas
9 miles/14.5km
Day 4:
Dulas to Cemaes
13.75 miles/22km
Day 5:
Cemaes to Porth Swtan
10.5 miles/17km
Day 6:
Porth Swtan to Holyhead
14 miles/22.5km
Day 7:
Depart Holyhead
Itinerary Information: Six nights accommodation with five walking days. Arrive in Beaumaris on day one, walk from day two and depart from Holyhead on morning of day seven.
Departure Dates: This itinerary can be walked any time between Mar to Oct. You simply choose which day you would like your holiday to start on.
Rest Days: Should you wish, rest days can be taken at stops along the route, view details.
British weather is notorious for its unpredictability, minimise the risk of walking in prolonged periods of rainfall by travelling no later than October.
Although you're unlikely to face any severe weather conditions, strong winds coming in off the Irish Sea can make progress difficult while walking the clifftop routes.
Client Reviews of our Anglesey Coast Path Walking Holiday
Our past clients rated this walk 4.9 out of 5, read a selection of 6 reviews below.
"We really appreciated the solid work you did to provide is with a detailed itinerary, maps and guides. We were well prepared, thanks to you. Great job!"
4.7 out of 5
Phillips & Rosenbaum July 2018
"[we enjoyed] the ability to switch off, no worries about arrangements - nothing to do but enjoy the walk!"
5 out of 5
S. L April 2018
"No further improvements necessary: it is great to know that we can trust Celtic Trails to get us the best available B&B's."
5 out of 5
Barrell October 2017
"Big thanks to Nathan for (once again) perfect organisation of our walking holiday :) 5+"
5 out of 5
Enderli September 2017
"Thanks for a fantastic holiday once again. Really enjoyed it and the weather was wonderful."
4.8 out of 5
Heeley September 2016
"You do a brilliant & efficient job. Many congratulations!"
5 out of 5
Weller May 2017
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