Local Area: Things to do in Moelfre

One of the benefits of being a holiday home owner at Woodland Falls is that we are located just a short walk away from Lligwy Beach which has recently been named one of the best beaches in the UK by The Sunday Times. It is the perfect beach for a family day out at the seaside, with soft golden sands and clean waters which are primed for paddling and swimming.

The off the beaten track location means that Lligwy Beach tends to be one of the quieter beaches in the area which makes it perfect for those who are looking to escape the crowds. There is also a fantastic cafe on-site which serves cooling ice creams, refreshing drinks and a range of sensational cooked meals. This includes a variety of Asian Street Food meals and wood fired pizzas which are a taste sensation. 

Alternatively, you may prefer to travel a little further to Moelfre beach. The pebbled nature of Moelfre beach means that it isn’t quite as well optimised for a family day at the beach. However, it does afford beautiful views and also makes for an excellent fishing location. While you are in the region, you may want to pay a visit to one of the many great pubs in Moelfre. This includes the Kinmel Arms which serves an exceptional range of real ales and gastropub classics.

If you are a bit of a history buff, then you will no doubt love a visit to Din Lligwy. This is a late Roman ancient village where you will find the remains of two round huts and numerous rectangular buildings, all of which are encircled by a stone wall.

Archaeological digs here have uncovered pottery, coins and glassware which dates back to the 3rd and 4th century. It is thought that the walls were built in order to contain livestock in an area which is smaller than a quarter of a football pitch. It’s well worth a visit if you are looking to get in touch with Anglesey history.

Elsewhere in Lligwy you will find the famous Lligwy Burial Chamber which is thought to date back to the Neolithic era. It consists of a circle of stones which are made into a chamber by the large roof slab. The tomb was excavated in 1908, during which the bones of men, women, children and animals were found along with various pottery items.

If you are heading toward the coast, then you can of course take in the area’s breathtaking scenery on a walk along the Anglesey Coastal Path. This includes a walk from Moelfre beach where you should follow the coastal path to Porth Helaeth onwards towards Lligwy beach. 

The entire Anglesey Coastal Path covers a total of 125 miles. We certainly aren’t advocating completing the whole of this route. A possible walk to consider starts from Moelfre beach and follows the coastal path towards Porth Helaeth before heading towards the nearby Lligwy Beach. 

Alternatively you can combine walking with history on a walk from Lligwy Beach towards the Brynrefail Parish Church, Mynydd Bodafon and Dulas before heading to Din Lligwy to see the aforementioned Roman Village.