It’s a Sunday and there are no buses running in this part of Anglesey, but today I won’t need a bus. I’m simply going to walk all the way back to my hotel. And so I drive to the village of Llanfaethlu and park my car, knowing I won’t be able to get back to it until tomorrow. Then I start along the road towards the coast…
I hurry to catch the late afternoon bus to Llanfachraeth. It’s one of the few buses on an erratic service that will get me anywhere close to my starting point. The bus driver asks if I’ve enjoyed my walk and seems surprised when I explain I’ve been waiting for the rain to stop and I’m only just setting out! Continue reading
It’s time to leave Holy Island and cross the Stanley Embankment to rejoin the rest of Anglesey. This causeway – also known as The Cob – was built in 1823-4 by Thomas Telford, the same engineer who built the elegant Menai Suspension Bridge.
Sadly, the Stanley Embankment is not nearly as beautiful as the Menai bridge. Ugly in fact. Starkly functional and a seemingly very long walk. Continue reading
I’m up early and catch the bus into Holyhead. It’s well over a mile from the bus stop in the centre of town to the marina on the western edge. I revisit the pub where I stopped for a drink yesterday. They also serve a decent breakfast.
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 need to stick to the tarmac. Instead, you can follow narrow paths that weave in and out around the little headlands and tiny coves. Continue reading
The wide stretch of Silver Bay is empty. I know there is a holiday park hidden somewhere close by, and can see a tiny shack-cum-café at the top of the beach, but it’s closed. Nobody on the sands. I wish I could stay longer in this beautiful place.
I wait for the bus and the driver doesn’t seem to understand what I mean by ‘Four Mile Bridge’. Instead, he suggests a name that has Pont in it, or maybe a Bont. Anyway, it turns out to be the right place.
I cross the bridge onto Holy Island and turn immediately left, following the coast path signs. The tide is high and there is barely a path to walk along. Continue reading
It’s a Sunday and, with no buses running, I drive to Valley and catch the train back to Rhosneigr. It’s a request-only stop. The train conductor looks at my rucksack and then down at my boots, puts two and two together, and says he hopes I enjoy my walk.
Funny what a difference a few simple words make. His cheerful friendliness sets me off in a good mood. Continue reading
I catch the bus into Aberffraw and start my walk along the river bank, heading towards the coast. The tide is high.
As I approach the beach at the mouth of the estuary, I’m greeted by the familiar sight of Yr Eifl on the far horizon. I’m pretty sure today will be last time I get such a good view of its triple peaks. Continue reading
I’m feeling better today, apart from a persistent cough. I park my car at the top of Newborough Forest, and walk down a woodland track…
… until I reach the coastal path at the point I left it yesterday. Continue reading
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