Private Guided Tour of Southern Coast of Isle of Anglesey

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

On the trail of the Celts from 3000 years BCE to the present day your guide will provide the traveler a sense of place, a connection with the past and present an understanding of Wales, and a unique insight into the Welsh, the Welsh language, and Welsh Culture. A land of Myths and Legends, Druids, Warriors, Singers, Poets and Castles.

On this Trail, you will be accompanied by a local Welsh-speaking qualified guide who will explain the meanings of what would otherwise be only words and expose the traveler to Welsh, the ancient language of the Britons. We will travel through approximately 5000 years of Celtic time and learn of the journey the Welsh nation has taken through history and why we are "Yma o Hyd" Still Here.

What's Included

Private transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

At Agreed pick up location I will be at prominent location with the clients surname board. Also contractable via mobile phone on number provided.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    South Stack Lighthouse

    Travel to South Stack. You will walk along the towering cliff edges(safely) and see the wonderful vistas across the Irish sea to the mountains of Snowdome. View the South Stack lighthouse which dates back to 1809 on its own islet - A picture perfect scene. The towering 400 foot Cliffs at South Stack, Holy Island, Anglesey are part of Anglesey's UNESCO Geo Park Status. boasting re-Cambrian Rock fold Geology and dramatic evidence of glaciation . South Stack is also a RSPB bird sanctuary and colonies of thousands of birds occupy the cliffs in the Spring and early summer month. You may see Guillemots , Gannets , Terns and if your very lucky Puffins. Before leaving we will explore the iron age hut circle group dating back approximately 2500 years, one of the finest example in the United Kingdom.

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Travel 10 minutes to Penrhosfeilw. Anglesey has over 80 ancient Scheduled monuments the highest concentration in Wales. At Penrhosfeilw you will have the opportunity to cross the field and get up close and personal with a pair of standing stones over 9 feet in height sent in a stunning rural landscape. Panoramic vistas across the island of Anglesey towards the Snowdonia mountain range and the vast expanse of the Irish Sea only enhances these mystic ancient stones.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Trearddur Bay Beach

    Travelling some 10 minutes along the rugged Holy Island coast road, see coves and one of the finest beaches anywhere. A spectacular coastal location with a perfect arc of golden sand. On a sunny day see the British spend the day on the beach or maybe see the wild white water when the storm rages. A Stop her for Coffee/Tea break

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St Cwyfan's Church

    Traveling approximately 30 minutes we will arrive at the ancient village of Aberffraw , ancient home of the Princes of Wales whos pre 10th Century palace lies destroyed somewhere under the current village or the sands. See the remarkable 12th Century Church marooned on its own island. One of the most photographed churches in Wales. Site of a religious revolt that eventually led to the Welsh peoples puritan and Non conformist religious makeup.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Travel 10 minutes we arrive at the atmospheric Llangadwaladr Church and is wonderful gargoyles. See possibly the first Christian/Celtic Cross carved on the gravestone of a "King of the Britons" See 15th Century Stained glass a relic of the Battle of Bosworth. A Gift from the parents for the return of their son. Reputed Birth place of the Red Dragon Flag of Wales

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Bryn Celli Ddu

    Travel 20 minutes to visit one of the Finest Early Neolithiic Burial Chambers in Britain. a 10 minute flat footath stroll through the Anglesey countryside, brings you to "The Hill in the Dark Grove". There are no tree these days but was this were the druids carried out their rituals. The passage way is aligned with the Summer Solstice.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

    Travelling 10 minutes to a stop off at the Village with the longest railway station name place name in the World and 2nd longest place name in the world. Time to take photographs and purchase some souvenirs of your visit

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Menai Bridge

    Traveling some 5 minutes a Phot stop of the Menai Bridge, built in 1826 the very first suspension design in the world and one of the most beautiful spanning the Menai Straits, the stretch of turbulent sea that separates Anglesey from the mainland. Also the Britannia Bridge, originally a railway bridge built by Robert Stevenson in 1850. Panoramic view of the Snowdonia Mountain range on a clear day.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Beaumaris

    Travelling approximately 15 minutes we arrive at Beaumaris, a treasure trove of experiences. Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian architecture. A Victorian Gaol with a hangmans door, a Victorian pier, a 17th Century Courthouse, an ancient church with the coffin of a Princess of Wales, excellent Tavernsand Cafes, Panoramic Views of the Snowdonia mountains and the Menai Straits and of Course the 13th Century Castle built by King Edward 1st of England - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A bite of Lunch maybe.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Anglesey

    Travelling around Anglesey you will see the lush rural landscape primarily devoted to Sheep and Cattle farming. Also you are never far away from the azure silver sea and we see beaches and coves. The return journey to the pick up location will give you a relaxed final look at this beautiful green island

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour involves 80 miles (145km) of intermittent travel between attractions totaling around 2hrs travel time in SUV A/C type vehicle
  • Pick up location will determine order of itinerary. Drop off will be at start unless otherwise agreed
Supplied by HOLYHEAD ISLAND ANGLESEY _ GO EXPLORE (HIA-GE)

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