Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

A walk through a landscape of farmland, dunes and cliffs on the Isle of Anglesey, off the mainland of Wales.

4 to 16 nights
28-140 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding

From £495 per person

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About the trail

Anglesey (Ynys Môn) lies off the coast of North Wales, separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. The Isle of Anglesey Coast Path encircles this enchanting island, taking in sandy beaches, expansive dunes, rocky headlands and towering sea cliffs. The trail visits quaint fishing villages and bustling seaports, as well as numerous reminders of Anglesey's colourful history.

From spring to autumn the island is carpeted with flowers, while the cliffs, offshore islands and surrounding waters are home to a range of wildlife. The island's close proximity to the mainland means the mountains of Snowdonia and the hills of the Llyn Peninsula provide dramatic backdrops along this stretch of the Wales Coast Path.

We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

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  • Isle of Anglesey Coast Path
  • Isle of Anglesey Coast Path - North Section
  • Isle of Anglesey Coast Path - South Section
  • Isle of Anglesey Coast Path Short Break

About this route

8 to 16 nights
140 miles
Moderate to Demanding
1st March to 15th October

From £1020 per person

Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

A walking holiday on the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path circumnavigates this amazing island, traversing 140 miles.

This fantastic walk showcases everything the Isle of Anglesey has to offer, including plenty of spectacular scenery to admire, rare wildlife to spot, intriguing history to uncover and a range of welcoming settlements to explore along the way. The trail begins and ends on the mainland in Bangor, making up the only circular leg of the Wales Coast Path.

Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
IAC1 A circular trail beginning at Bangor 8 nights, 7 days walking Demanding £1020
IAC2 A circular trail beginning at Bangor 9 nights, 8 days walking Demanding £1145
IAC3 A circular trail beginning at Bangor 12 nights, 11 days walking Moderate / Demanding £1515
IAC4 A circular trail beginning at Bangor 15 nights, 14 days walking Moderate £1895
IAC5 A circular trail beginning at Bangor 16 nights, 15 days walking Moderate £2020

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
IACSB From Holyhead to Rhosneigr(L) 4 nights, 3 days walking Easy / Moderate £495

Isle of Anglesey Coast Path 8 nights, 7 days walking

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  • Itinerary
  • What's included?
  • Extra nights?
  • Tour facts
  • Route profile
  • Travel info
  • Weather
  • Holiday Highlights

Important information

Please note that due to accommodation costs for Rhosneigr and Aberffraw(T) (which requires a transfer back to Rhosneigr) being very expensive, especially in high season, an upgrade supplement may apply for these locations. If an upgrade supplement is necessary, we will inform you accordingly before accepting your booking. 

 

Start

Travel to Bangor where your first night's accommodation will be booked

Day 1

Bangor to Benllech(L). 24 miles (38.5km)

Day 2

Benllech(L) to Cemaes(L). 24 miles (38.5km)

Day 3

Cemaes(L) to Llanfachraeth(L). 19 miles (30.5km)

Day 4

Llanfachraeth(L) to Trearddur. 19 miles (30.5km)

Day 5

Trearddur to Rhosneigr(L). 16 miles (25.5km)

Day 6

Rhosneigr(L) to Dwyran(L). 21 miles (33.5km)

Day 7

Dwyran(L) to Bangor. 17.5 miles (28km)

Finish

Depart from Bangor after breakfast

Your Itinerary

This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.

Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.

The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.

Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.

Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:

A note about transfers
Solo Traveller Supplement
£70.00 per person / per night
Single Supplement
£55.00 per person / per night


You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Extra night (Standard)
£65.00 per person / per night
Extra night (Rhosneigr(L))
Price on request
Standard
Interactive
© Contours Walking Holidays Isle of Anglesey Coast Path  map
Circular trail beginning at Bangor
140 miles (224 km)
1st March to 15th October

Holiday highlights

Reaching the highest point on the Isle of Anglesey at the summit of Holyhead Mountain.

Visiting the many clean and beautiful beaches along the Anglesey coastline.

Exploring charming coastal towns and villages such as Beaumaris, Cemaes and Holyhead.

What's included?

  • 8 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms (where available) in selected B&B’s, hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail, or a short distance away via taxi provided at our expense.
  • Breakfast each day.
  • Door to door luggage transfer.
  • Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook or route notes describing the trail.
  • An information pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night and a kit list.
  • Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.

Extra Nights & Rest Days

An extra night is a delightful way to extend your holiday, giving you extra time to explore the area or relax. If you enjoy spending some more time soaking up the atmosphere in glorious countryside and golden beaches, consider the seaside resort of Benllech for an extra night.

You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:

Extra night (Standard)
£65.00 per person / per night
Extra night (Rhosneigr(L))
Price on request

Tour Facts

Total distance: 140 miles (224 km)
Duration: 8 nights, 7 days walking
Minimum daily distance: 16 miles (25.5 km)
Maximum daily distance: 24 miles (38.5 km)
Code: IAC1 Grade: Demanding
Season: 1st March - 15th October
Start of holiday: Bangor
End of holiday: Bangor

Route Profile

Isle of Anglesey Coast Path Route Profile

Travel Information

Useful information and travel links that will assist you in your plans to travel to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you with your full tour pack. A summary is given below:

By Air - The most convenient major city and international airports are Manchester, Liverpool John Lennon and Cardiff.

By Rail - There is a rail station at Bangor.

By Bus - Various bus services run to and from Bangor.

From London - Trains run from London Euston station to Bangor.

Return To The Start - The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is a circular trail beginning and ending at Bangor.

Weather Information

To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:

  • MetCheck - This website allows you to look up detailed weather information for specific locations as far as six months in advance.
  • Met Office - This website shows regional area forecasts a few days in advance, with a general UK forecast description of up to 30 days in advance.
  • Mountain Forecast - This website shows what the forecast is like up on specific hills and fells, and offers forecasts a few days in advance.
"Four Mile Bridge" by Robert Evans (2023) "Four Mile Bridge" by Robert Evans (2023)
"Puffin Island and Lighthouse" by Robert Evans (2023) "Puffin Island and Lighthouse" by Robert Evans (2023)
"St Cwyfan's Church" by Robert Evans (2023) "St Cwyfan's Church" by Robert Evans (2023)
"Pebble Art near Traeth LLigwy" by Robert Evans (2023) "Pebble Art near Traeth LLigwy" by Robert Evans (2023)
"Path from Llanlleiana Head" by Robert Evans (2023) "Path from Llanlleiana Head" by Robert Evans (2023)
"Bridge over Afon Alaw" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Bridge over Afon Alaw" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Lligwy Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Lligwy Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Newborough Forest" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Newborough Forest" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Seagull at Cemaes Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Seagull at Cemaes Bay" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Menai Suspension Bridge" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023) "Menai Suspension Bridge" by Simon and Clare Parker (2023)
"Amlwch" by Tricia Hewson (2017) "Amlwch" by Tricia Hewson (2017)
"St. Georges Channel" by Tricia Hewson (2017) "St. Georges Channel" by Tricia Hewson (2017)
"Ferry at Holyhead" by Tricia Hewson (2017) "Ferry at Holyhead" by Tricia Hewson (2017)
"Sunset over Holyhead" by Tricia Hewson (2017) "Sunset over Holyhead" by Tricia Hewson (2017)
"South of Beaumaris" by Ton Tijmensen (2017) "South of Beaumaris" by Ton Tijmensen (2017)
"Near Beaumaris" by Ton Tijmensen (2017) "Near Beaumaris" by Ton Tijmensen (2017)
"Red Wharf Bay" by Ton Tijmensen (2017) "Red Wharf Bay" by Ton Tijmensen (2017)

Customer reviews from the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path

“Wonderful, varied walking along a captivating coastline. All had interest and beauty.”
Mr Gunn, UK
“The views in places were spectacular.”
Mr Thurston, UK
“Had a fantastic holiday despite two storms early in the week. Have fallen in love with Anglesey.”
Mrs Beat, UK
“Another good holiday - The Anglesey coastline was more beautiful than I had imagined. I was lucky with the weather but enjoyed every step. I often recommend you to others. More already booked.”
Mr Duthoit, UK
“Lots of beautiful scenery.”
Mr Stallings, USA
“The coastline was beautiful and we loved meeting and talking to the various people we met across our journey.”
Mrs Gillingham, USA
“It was a beautiful walk with fantastic varied scenery.”
Mr Walsh, UK
“It was very hot on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th but being on the coast there was a cooling breeze!”
Mr Whitehorn, UK
“We had a most enjoyable holiday, with excellent weather and scenery.”
Mr Fox, UK
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