Category Archives: 16 Anglesey and North Wales

241a Holyhead

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

It’s a weird morning. Dull weather. Poor scenery. And slow progress. Continue reading →

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240 Trearddur Bay to Holyhead

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

High tide means the beach is covered, so I take to the promenade in order to walk around Trearddur Bay. When I reach the end of the bay I know the official Isle of Anglesey Coast Path joins the road. But I discover there is no … Continue reading →

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239b Silver Bay to Trearddur Bay

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

A giant child with a massive paint brush has been set free to paint the cliffs. The rocks are crumpled and creased, looking as if made of nothing more solid than flimsy cardboard. Continue reading →

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239a Valley to Silver Bay

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I cross over onto Holy Island and take a wrong turn, before arriving at a shimmering silver beach. Continue reading →

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238 Rhosneigr to Valley

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

DANGER DO NOT LOITER. The sign appears to be a personal insult referring to my walking speed, but is actually a warning aimed at enthusiastic plane spotters. Continue reading →

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237 Aberffraw to Rhosneigr

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

The coastline reminds me of Cornwall, but with everything on a miniature scale: lower cliffs and smaller bays. Continue reading →

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236 Newborough to Aberffraw

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Today’s walking consisted of three different routes, two sets of sand dunes, and an unexpected sighting of a red squirrel. Continue reading →

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235 Newborough Forest

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk with friends along wonderful beaches, discover a magical island dedicated to lovers, and – later – I tumble into a slimy ditch. Continue reading →

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234 Llanfair PG to Dwyran

Posted on May 16, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

Despite more road walking, and obstructed footpaths, I discover a delightful ancient barrow and a set of magnificent, giant stepping-stones. Continue reading →

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233 Y Felinheli, Bangor to Llanfair PG

Posted on May 15, 2016 by Ruth Livingstone

An interesting walk, past a gothic mausoleum, a pretty cascade, two bridges, and a couple of lions. Continue reading →

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