15. More Highlights

Events from earlier years

1. Walking the Complete Coastal Path

2. Footpath from Llanddona

3. Newborough Forest developments

1. Walking the Complete Coastal Path

This has been organised four times, we use our cars parked at the start and finish of each walk so that walkers can be ferried back.

"Starting in May 2013 and finishing at the beginning of August there was fantastic weather on all but two days. Picnics were had in surroundings with stunning views on what is arguably the best coastline in Wales. We saw the seasons change from Spring to Summer with wild primroses clinging to the cliffs, flower meadows, orchids, a profusion of cinnabar moths and we even saw seals fishing as the tide came in bringing the fish with it. In all a great time was had by all."

There were over 400 walks made, with some doing just a few and others walking the complete path.

Those who had not walked all round before received a badge and certificate.

Walk in 25 stages

Links for route directions and places of interest for the overall sections of the Path are on the Path Maps page (03). This schedule was designed for a group with cars at each end but some of the walks can be accessed by bus*.

Walk 1 Holyhead- 5.5 mi * Walk 10 Moelfre- 5 mi * Walk 18 Newborough- 6.5 mi *

Walk 2 Valley- 5 mi Walk 11 Red Wharf Bay- 3.5 mi Walk 19 Aberffraw- 6 mi *

Walk 3 Penrhyn- 4.5 mi Walk 12 Llanddona- 6 mi Walk 20 Tywyn Fferam- 5 mi

Walk 4 Church Bay- 6.5 mi Walk 13 Penmon- 4.5 mi * Walk 21 Inland Sea- 5.5 mi *

Walk 5 Cemlyn- 5.5 mi Walk 14 Beaumaris- 7.5 mi * Walk 22 Four Mile Bridge- 6 mi *

Walk 6 Cemaes- 4.5 mi * Walk 15 Llanfairpwll- 7.5 mi * Walk 23 Rhoscolyn- 6 mi

Walk 7 Porth Wen- 6 mi * Walk 16 Tal y Foel- 5 mi * Walk 24 Porth Dafarch- 4.5 mi

Walk 8 Amlwch- 7.5 mi * Walk 17 Rhos-ddu- 8 mi * Walk 25 South Stack- 5 mi

Walk 9 Traeth Dulas- 5.5 mi *

2. Footpath from Llanddona

Following a landslip near Ffynnon Oer in 2012, and after much negotiation, with the proposals having to go to the Planning Inspectorate, a new route was approved in 2015; work started in the Autumn and the route was opened in 2016, with a further change made in 2018.

Walkers should be aware that some maps and books may be out of date and do not describe this new bit. However, it is described in the Description for Section 6 (see Path-maps page).

There are lovely views over Traeth Coch as the route passes over several fields and up through a hazel wood towards National Trust land at Bryn Offa. There are 110 steps, three new gates and a small bridge.

3. Newborough Forest

The Forestry Commission Wales have competed the developments at Newborough Forest. The works included improving the Beach car park safety and capacity, creating a timber boardwalk and viewing platform across the dunes, an information point, new walking, cycling and horse riding routes and a picnic and BBQ area. There will also be opportunities for catering, bike hire and pony trekking business concessions.

There is a Toll Entrance charge or an annual pass can be purchased at the kiosk.