25 Best Things to Do in Anglesey – Walks, Beaches & Tours

25 Best Things to Do in Anglesey

Anglesey is a spectacular island off Wales’ northwest coast, blessed with over 100 miles of dramatic coastline, golden beaches, ancient sites, and charming towns. Whether you’re here for coastal hikes, historical landmarks, wildlife watching, or adrenaline-filled adventures, Anglesey offers something for every traveller.

Below are the top things to do in Anglesey, plus recommended tours and activities.

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1. Walk the Anglesey Coastal Path

One of the UK’s most stunning long-distance trails, the Anglesey Coastal Path stretches 200 km through sandy bays, rugged cliffs, hidden coves, and wildlife-packed nature reserves.

Highlights:

  • South Stack Lighthouse & seabird cliffs

  • Sea arches at Bwa Gwyn

  • Newborough Warren’s dunes & Llanddwyn Island

  • Wild sands of Red Wharf Bay

Read the guide:
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path 

 

Wales Coast Path Holy Island Anglesey

Anglesey Coast Path – Bwa Gwyn

2. Explore South Stack Lighthouse and Holyhead Mountain

Visit South Stack Lighthouse, perched dramatically on a small island reached via 400 steps, or climb Holyhead Mountain for sweeping Irish Sea views.

Tip: May–July is prime puffin-spotting season.

Book This Experience:

South Stack Coastal Walk, Cafe and History
South Stack and Hogarth Rib Ride

Check our full walking route to Holyhead Mountain

Holyhead Mountain walk

South Stack Lighthouse

3. Explore Cemlyn Bay & Nature Reserve

A shingle bank separates the Irish Sea from a lagoon teeming with terns, gulls, and waders. Best visited May–July for nesting season.

Paddleboarding in Anglesey

Cemlyn Bay

4. Walk and Wild Swim on Llanddwyn Island

One of Wales’ most romantic spots, with sandy beaches, ruined chapels, and views towards Snowdonia. There are always secluded and sheltered spots for a swim here too.

Wild swimming North Wales

Wild swimming Llanddwyn Island

5. Discover Parys Mountain Copper Mine

An otherworldly landscape of red, orange, and purple rock layers, shaped by centuries of copper mining. This is a fabulous place to walk.
💡 Check out Copper Mountain 

Parys Mountain-Anglesey

Parys Mountain 

6. Visit Penmon Priory & Penmon Point

See the 13th-century priory, ancient holy well, and the Trwyn Du Lighthouse overlooking Puffin Island.
💡 Book This Experience: Boat trip to Puffin Island

7. Sample Menai Oysters & Mussels

Visit Menai Oysters & Mussels to taste some of the UK’s freshest shellfish, hand-harvested from the nutrient-rich Menai Strait.

8. Explore Newborough Warren & Forest

A vast dune system with walking trails, cycling routes, and access to Llanddwyn Island.

Newborough Warren

9. Hike to Yr Arwydd – Anglesey’s Highest Point

At 178 metres, this gentle summit offers wide views of Snowdonia and the island’s coastline.

10. Cross the Menai Suspension Bridge on Foot

Part of the coastal path, with spectacular views of the Menai Strait and its swirling currents.

11. Wander Aberffraw Village & Traeth Mawr

A charming village with historic ties, sandy creeks, and hidden dune-backed beaches.

12. Explore Porth Wen Brickworks

Ruined Victorian kilns and a hidden pebble beach in a dramatic cliffside setting.

Best things to do in Anglesey

Port Wen Brickworks

13. Birdwatch at Cemlyn Bay Lagoon

Watch Arctic, Sandwich, and common terns nesting – one of Wales’ great wildlife spectacles.

14. Step Inside Barclodiad y Gawres Tomb

A Neolithic burial site with stone carvings and a passage aligned to the solstice.

15. Visit Bryn Celli Ddu

Another atmospheric Neolithic tomb with a carved pillar and stone circle.

Book Anglesey’s Religious Sites Tour

Best things to do in Anglesey

Bryn Celli Ddu

16. See Din Lligwy Ancient Village & Chapel

A well-preserved Romano-British settlement surrounded by woodland, and romantic 12th Century ruin

Best things to do in Anglesey

Din Lligwy

17. Visit Anglesey’s Islands

Take a boat trip around Puffin Island, or walk the tidal path to Church Island, Ynys Cribinau, Ynys Fydlyn, and Llanddwyn.

18. Cycle Traffic-Free in Newborough Forest

Pine-scented cycle trails on the 10 km Corsica Bike Trail (76m of ascent) and the easier 7.8km Bikequest Nature Challenge (68m of ascent). 

19. Paddleboard or Kayak Around Anglesey

With secluded bays and crystal-clear water, Anglesey is a magical SUP destination. 
Buy the guidebook: Paddleboarding Wales Guidebook

Explore caves, sea arches, and wildlife-rich coves from the water.
💡 Book This Experience: Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure

Check out our Blog Guide to SUP in Anglesey

 

Paddleboarding near Rhosneigr

20. Try Coasteering for an Adrenaline Rush

Leap, climb, and swim along Anglesey’s rugged shoreline.

💡 Book This Experience: Anglesey Coasteering Experience

21. Stroll Beaumaris Town & Castle

This perfectly preserved medieval fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

22. Take a Rib Ride on the Menai Strait

High-speed thrills with views of the bridges, stately homes, and wildlife.

23. Cycle Around Anglesey

Cycle the full 157km route around the whole of the island.

Check out our route here

Anglesey around island cycle route

Cycle around the island of Anglesey

24. Visit Moelfre & the RNLI Seawatch Centre

Learn about Anglesey’s maritime heritage and the island’s lifesaving history.

Planning Your Anglesey Trip

  • Best time to visit: May–September for the warmest weather, though winter offers peace and wildlife sightings.

  • Getting there: Accessible via the A55 across the Menai Bridge from mainland Wales.

  • Where to stay: Beaumaris for charm, Rhosneigr for beaches, Holyhead for transport links.

Top Outdoor Activities in Anglesey to Book Now

  1. Coasteering and Cliff Jumping

  2. Anglesey Lighthouse & Coastal Wildlife Boat Tour

  3. Anglesey Heritage & Copper Mine Tour

  4. Puffin Island Wildlife Cruise

  5. Paddleboarding Lesson & Guided Tour

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