Tour of Anglesey's Northern Coast

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  South Stack Lighthouse

  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
• Trearddur Bay Beach (Pass by)

  Travelling 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

  Admission ticket free
• 2

  Visit the restored 18th Century Corn Mill and see how flour was produced in the 19th Century. Maybe a break for Coffee/Tea and a maybe some "Monuts "

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 3

  We arrive at the beautiful Porth Swtan (Church Bay). Explore the coastline, take in the air, visit the restored 18th Century Fishermans Cottage (subject to opening hours) and maybe have a coffee and cake from the Wavecrest Cafe (summer only) before visiting St Michaels Church, one of only a few on Anglesey which has a spire which gave the cove its English name..

  35 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  Visit the seaside village of Cemaes with its pretty harbour and ancient church at Llanbadrig once visited by the Dali Lamma and a location in the film Half Light starring Demi Moore. Maybde have a drink in the ancient Stag Tavern or the Old Vigour Inn.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Red Wharf Bay if the site of a Viking/Celtic 6th Century battle and the iconic Ship Inn. Perhaps we will have a beer or a Wine whilst admiring the the azure silver sea and white sand beaches and coves.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Beaumaris

  We visit Beaumaris, the jewel in Anglesey's Crown, 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 Taverns and 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.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Menai Bridge

  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. We then return to Holyhead

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Visit Lligwy Burial Chamber dating back sone 5000 years with its 25 tonne cap stone and Lligwy Iron age village.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pick up location will determine order of itinerary. Drop off will be at start unless otherwise agreed
• Childen must be able to occupy normal seat belted seats safely. No child seats are provided

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