We had an early start, making the drive to Holyhead and parking the car at a small car park on Prince of Wales Road. The plan was to catch the 61 bus from Summer Hill bus stop to Llanfachraeth, the early start was the bus only runs a few times a day, (Not at all on Sundays) the bus I planned for was to depart at 8.45am. We arrived in Holyhead at around 8am. So made the walk to St Cybi’s Church and filmed a little and around the town as it was quiet with no one about, stocked up on supplies and waited for the bus for around 20 mins. The bus was on time and we were soon off. Just after 9am we arrived in Llanfachraeth and it started to lightly drizzle. On our previous walk the area of coast path near Llanfachraeth was flooded and we had to leave the path and head for a line. I had planned to finish the walk at a green footbridge, we could see it in the distance but could not get to it. Today we back tracked along the lane we had used as an escape last time, finding a public footpath headed back towards the coast path. this time the waters had receded to normal levels and we made our way to the bridge. First a quick walk slightly back to cover a small part of the path we had missed last time and then we continued our walk along the coast path. The first section following the River back towards the estuary. Once over the bridge the path was pretty easy to follow, as the path is fenced in on both sides. The grass was wet and for the first time my boots had lost their waterproofness. We followed the river eventually leading to the Cymyran Strait where we found a small beach, we were then off the beach, through a housing estate and back near the Stanley Embankment. Cross the embankment alongside the A5 and then through the beautiful Penrhos Coastal Park, looking for red squirrels along the way. We also stopped at The Toll House for a coffee. The path leads back into Holyhead along the coast where we got good views of the awaiting ferries. Passing the train station and ferry terminal we soon ended up back in the town. We made our way back to the car, but before heading home we relaxed by the harbour for nearly an hour with ice creams and light refreshments. The weather soon brightened up and we are looking forward to the next stretch.

Starting at Llanfachraeth we made our way back to the footbridge (Form Llanfachraeth take the small lane next to Gwesty Holland Hotel which leads down to the coastal path, taking a left ///premiums.overlaid.polo just after a small bridge over a stream)

We cross the green footbridge ///shocking.noun.contact and head up the steps on the opposite side, at the top the path turns right, and is fenced in on both sides so its pretty straightforward.  Keep to the path for a while, crossing a few small bridges and walking a few boardwalks along the way, it keeps near the riverside. Eventually it takes a sharp right and continues briefly on a wall ///blotchy.gravitate.warrior Continue along the wall which has a handrail on one side, at the end of the wall, continue ahead on the path which is once again fenced off on both sides so it is easy to follow. Eventually at a path junction you turn right and then right again ///comforted.shine.than and you soon face the mouth of the river. A short way along and you turn left ///steadier.method.named (Not right this is private land) taking the larger path heading away from the river. At a crossroads ///sourcing.greeting.arrived with gates either side, continue straight ahead until you reach a small beach. Turn left onto the beach and walk to the far end, just before some large rocks you will see some steps leading off on your left. ///counters.invisible.steady Continue up the steps (At low tide you can continue to the Stanley Embankment along the beach beyond the rocks) At the top of the steps turn left onto Beach Road and then a couple of meters along go right just before the bend taking the pathway ///learning.darting.importers Follow this path alongside the fields which leads out onto Gorad Road ///pixies.secure.nudge Turn left on the road and follow it to the end. Then turn right onto a continuation of Gorad Road. Follow the road for a while, up a small hill and just after a grey shelter on your right hand side turn right onto Newlands Park ///values.faces.stiletto Continue along for a short while and as the road bends right look for a path between the houses on your left hand side ///included.tradition.unloaded Take the path which leads onto a field. Pass through the gate onto the field and walk along the right hand side edge of the field, at the far end there is a gate in front of you. ///bitters.fade.mixing Pass through and go down the steps and follow the path which leads down and onto the A5 Holyhead Road next to a garage. At the road turn right onto the pavement and cross the Stanley Embankment. At the far end of the embankment turn right onto the small access road onto Penrhos Coastal Park. Passing the old Toll House ///mixed.poster.scorched now a coffee shop on your left hand side. Follow the access road to the car park, walk through the car park and pick up the small path at the far end. ///vehicle.lobby.suave Continue along this tarmac path, following the strait on your right hand side. You soon arrive at a flag and memorial on your left hand side. Take the path to the left here, leading away from the estuary. ///dweller.spectacle.manages a short way take the path to the right, and then right again, into the trees, at the next junction by some pet tombs turn right again and this path leads back out and bends left alongside the Cymyran Strait next to a shelter. Continue along the path passing a few small beaches and turn right at the small path leading out onto a headland. ///seashell.purely.evenings Head up the headland and then back down on the opposite side near a stone bench viewpoint structure. ///succumbs.glassware.reclined As you head back down, don't take the path leading down to the beach, instead take the path ahead leading back into the trees ///flushed.regress.makes, then at a staggered junction, turn right ///passwords.could.countries taking the larger gravel path, this path leads to a beach and then takes a sharp left turn, just after the bend turn right at a crossroads in the path ///gong.exporters.watching Follow this smaller path, stay on this path for a while with fields on your left and the water to your right. Eventually you pass the remains of a round building. ///gong.exporters.watching, continue on the path until you reach a small car park to your left, a beach to your right, continue ahead here on the grass with the beach on your right and the small road leading to the car park on your left. At the far end of the beach where the road heads away continue ahead on the small path that leads up towards a playing field ///tribune.fashion.quicksand at the playing field keep right ///plodding.movement.kickers and keep towards the water side. At the far edge of the field head left where you see a stone archway leading onto a small beach, ///geek.snowballs.threading turning left before the archway and keeping to the edge of the field. At the far corner take the small path leading onto another field ///honest.protest.presuming keeping to the right again, at the far edges of this field there is a small path leading away ///tripods.shakes.chose Continue through, crossing the small road and continuing on the small dirt path again on the opposite side of the small access road. ///wishing.highlighted.floating Follow this path which heads up and eventually leads out onto Turkey Shore Road ///wreck.aimlessly.propelled Turn left at the road. Follow the road to the end and turn right onto Llanfawr Road ///toothpick.armrest.strength A couple of meters at the roundabout follow the pavement around to the right heading towards the port, a couple of meters in and turn left onto the zebra crossings ///media.melt.replayed Cross the port access roads using the crossings, After crossing all the crossings turn right just before the railway tracks ///allows.motivator.cemented head along the pavement passing the bus stops on your right hand side, turn left just before the passenger terminal building at the port on the small path leading into the railway station. ///prancing.eruptions.manage Go into the station building, bear straight ahead and walk out the other side onto the Celtic Gateway Bridge ///lollipop.surprise.withdraw Continue ahead on the bridge across the water, at the far end, there is a spiral ramp or steps, make your way up, and continue on the footbridge now crossing the railway lines and then Victoria road. keep ahead on the bridge until it leads out into the town on Market Street. ///cope.intention.seat Turn right on Market Street and a short way where Market Street bends to the left, continue straight ahead taking the path leading through an arch onto St Cybi’s Church  ///pine.directors.thrilled Just through the arch on the right hand side is a plaque marking the official start/end point of the Anglesey Coast Path.

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