This 5.5 kilometre circular walk in Anglesey, which is part of the much longer Wales Coast path, offers extraordinary views of the Menai Strait and the whirlpools of The Swellies between Pont Britannia and the Menai Bridge. Start in the Coed Cyrnol carpark (LL59 5EA; Grid ref: SH 554 719) just north of the bridge, walk back to the bridge, then head south on the path along Belgian Promenade, named after the Belgian Refugees who built it after the first World War. Cross the impressive bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, to reach mainland Wales. Head west to the Treborth Botanic Garden with its large areas of woodland, rock gardens, orchard and wildflower meadows that reach down to the shore which, along with its café, make for a good stop to explore. Continue west to Pont Britannia, designed and built by the noted railway engineer Robert Stephenson, back on to Anglesey then leave the A5 to return along the coast path back to Menai Bridge.
Other things to do in Anglesey:
- Find the best beach in Anglesey
- Walk the Anglesey Coast Path
- Langefni walk
- Visit Parys Mountain
- Cycle to Penmon Priory and Penmon Point
- Walk Porth Wen Brickworks
- Discover Anglesey’s ancient tombs and villages
- Watch the Cemlyn Bay terns
- Get active at Newborough Warren
- Walks around Aberffraw village
- Walk to the high point of Anglesey
- Circular cycle route around Anglesey – see the Islandeering route in tab above
Nearby islands: whilst you are there why not explore:
Church Island – find out more here
LLanddwyn Island – find out more here
Ynys Fydlyn – find out more here
Holy Island – find out more here
