Looking for great Anglesey walking routes to enjoy on your next visit to the island? Then you are in for a treat because there are plenty of stunning Anglesey walks to choose from.

We’ve taken on the tough job of putting together a list of what we consider to be the very best walks around Anglesey based on our own personal experiences. In creating this, we have tried to cover as many types of holiday maker as possible. So irrespective of whether you are new to rambling, enjoy walks with stunning scenery or really looking to test your physical fitness to the limit, we have an Anglesey walk that is perfect for you.

Without further ado, let’s get down to what we consider to be the best Anglesey walking routes for the majority of holidaymakers:

1. South Stack Lighthouse Walk

With a total length of 5.5 miles, the South Stack Lighthouse walk is ideal for regular ramblers. This is one of the best circular walks on Anglesey as it takes in some absolutely breathtaking coastal scenery. In fact, on a clear day you can even see right across the waters to Ireland and even the Isle of Man from here.

The walk starts from the Holyhead Breakwater Country Park car park where you’ll find that there are almost always plenty of parking spaces. From here you need to make your way onto the main walking route and continue on towards North Stack Lighthouse. This was built in 1861 to serve as a fog warning station for passing ships.

From here you will walk around the headland and follow the coastal path underneath Holyhead Mountain. The next destination is South Stack Lighthouse where you can take in everything that the nature reserve has to offer. This includes Ellin’s Tower visitor centre and cafe which serves a range of welcome refreshments.

Once you’ve had a break, you will start the journey back, crossing the lower slopes of Holyhead mountain and continue your journey back towards your starting point.

2. Trearddur Bay to Rhoscolyn Circular Walk
On the topic of the best circular walks on Anglesey, this list wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t include the walk from Rhoscolyn to Trearddur Bay. This walk is of course perfect for those who own a holiday home in our Rhoscolyn holiday park – Silver Bay.

With a total length of roughly 8 miles, this is a bit more of a stretch for those who aren’t used to walking large distances. However, the close proximity to Silver Bay Holiday Park means that you can always opt to cut the walk short and start the return journey early if you begin to struggle. Alternatively, you could arrange for a taxi to take you back to Silver Bay once you reach the halfway point at Trearddur Bay Beach.

Starting from Silver Bay, you need to complete the short walk down toward Silver Bay Beach and then take to the Anglesey Coastal Path in the direction of Borth Wen Beach. From here you should head in the direction of St Gwenfaen’s Church which comes shortly after you have walked past the famous White Eagle pub which was the local pub of Prince Williams & Kate while they lived on the island.

Once you have passed the church, it is all about following the coastal path until you reach Ravenpoint Road. Continue to follow this road until you reach the centre of Trearddur Bay and its famous golden beach. This is the halfway point of the walk and you need only to retrace your steps back to Silver Bay on the return journey.

If at this point the extra 4 miles seems a little daunting, then you can always arrange for a taxi ride back to Silver Bay. There are also plenty of fantastic cafes and pubs in Trearddur Bay if you are looking for a halftime break. We particularly recommend the Sea Shanty Cafe which is open from 11:30am until 9pm each day.

3. Julia Bradbury Walks on Anglesey
If you have even watched the ITV programme ‘Julia Bradbury’s Best Walks with a View’, then you may have seen the episode based in Anglesey. Her chosen walking route on the island covered a total distance of 11 miles from Moel-y-don to Ynys Llanddwyn.

Ynys Llanddwyn is a small tidal island which is said to have been the home of Saint Dwynwen, the Welsh Patron Saint of Lovers. This effectively makes her the Welsh version of Saint Valentine and she is celebrated in our country on the 25th January each year. Once you reach Ynys Llanddwyn you will be able to see the church which was built in her honour and pay a visit to the accompanying well which is said to contain eels who can predict the romantic future of visitors.

The majority of this walk takes place along the Anglesey Coastal Path and affords spectacular views overlooking the Menai Strait. It is unquestionably one of the best coastal walks on Anglesey and you can read more about it in our Julia Bradbury blog post.

4. Parys Mountain Anglesey Walks
Parys Mountain is located in North East Anglesey close to the town of Amlwch. It is famous for being home to a copper mine which has been actively mined by locals since the Bronze Age. This activity was at its peak in the latter half of the 18th century when a mass of copper ore was discovered and led to Parys Mountain dominating the copper industry for over a decade. It was during this time that the area gained its nickname as the ‘Copper Kingdom’.

There are a number of walks available in the area of varying difficulty. The most popular of which is an easy 2.1 mile circular walk which takes ramblers through the open copper mines and the main ancient ruins which are dotted around the mountain. It very much feels like you are exploring another world when you reach the mines, with the rocks within being a mix of striking colours made up of oranges, reds, browns and yellows. If you do manage to make it to the summit, then you can enjoy spectacular views of Snowdonia in the distance.

The length of this circular Anglesey walk makes it perfect for those who aren’t accustomed to rambling, with the accompanying vistas providing an ample incentive to complete the journey. There are various free parking locations along the B5111 road and in the centre of Amlwch to take advantage of, making it an ideal destination for a cheap day out on Anglesey.

5. Plas Newydd Grounds & Gardens Walk
If you are a member of the National Trust, another great destination for a cheap day out on Anglesey is the magnificent Plas Newydd House & Gardens near the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll.

While the house is worthy of a visit by itself, the surrounding grounds and gardens are equally as impressive with the Grade I listed landscape being made up of 40 acres of garden and 129 acres of woodland. This is one of the easier National Trust Walks on Anglesey, covering a distance of little over a mile. However, it does take in the very best of the properties surrounding grounds and offers memorable views overlooking Snowdonia & the Menai Strait.

Starting from the main reception, you need to follow the path leading down toward the house, walking past the cricket pavilion and old stable block in the process. Once you turn the corner around the house you will immediately be hit with those fabulous views overlooking the Menai Strait.

You then need to continue walking past the courtyard & croquet lawn heading up towards the dock and past the old swimming pool and Camellia Dell. At this point you need to take a hard right off the walking path and towards a notable gap in the trees. Continue through the woodlands towards the Adventure Playground which is a great place to stop so that you can reinvigorate your children’s enthusiasm.

All that is then left is to walk back up towards the cricket pavilion to complete this short and easy trek which is one of the better family walks on Anglesey for those with particularly small children.