Carreglwyd Coastal Cottages Local Guide
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Llanfaethlu, Anglesey
Nearby Holiday Activities
Adventure Activities
Holyhead on Holy Island More Book a day trip to Dublin in Ireland. Travel in style on the Stena HSS fast craft.
Telephone 08705707070 Info Adventure Sports Porth y Felin, Holyhead More Anglesey Adventures Mountain Scrambling Adventure and climbing skill courses.
Telephone 01407761777 Info Holyhead between Trearddur Bay and Holyhead More Anglesey Outdoors Adventure & Activity Centre A centre offering educational and adventure activities.
Telephone 01407769351 Info Moelfre between Amlwch and Benllech More Rock and Sea Adventures The company is managed by Olly Sanders a highly experienced and respected expedition explorer.
Telephone 01248 410877 Info Ancient, Historic & Heritage Llanddeusant More Llynnon Mill The only working windmill In Wales.
Telephone 01407730797 Info Church Bay More Swtan Folk Museum The last thatched cottage on Anglesey.
Telephone 01407730501 Info
Lying off the North West coast of Anglesey More The Skerries Lighthouse The lighthouse was established in 1717 Info Llanfairpwll between Menai Bridge and Brynsiencyn More The Marques of Anglesey's Column A column erected to commemorate the life of Henry William Paget Earl of Uxbridge and 1st Marques
of Anglesey. Info Llanfairpwll between Menai Bridge and Pentre-Berw More Lord Nelson Monument A memorial to Lord Nelson erected in 1873 sculpted by Clarence Paget. Info Amlwch between Burwen and Penysarn More Amlwch Heritage Museum The old sail loft at Amlwch has been developed as a heritage museum.
Telephone 01407832255 Info
Rhosneigr between Valley and Aberffraw More Ty Newydd Burial Chamber Probably the remains of a small passage grave originally covered by a stone cairn. Info
Moelfre More Capel Lligwy Ruins of a 12th C - 14th C chapel Info
Moelfre between Amlwch and Benllech More Din Lligwy Burial Chamber An important 3rd Century burial chamber. Info Beach Road, Holyhead at the end of the A55 More Holyhead Maritime Museum The museum is housed in the oldest lifeboat station in Wales
Telephone 01407769745 Info Menai Bridge between Beaumaris and Llanfairpwllgwyngyll More Menai Heritage Experience Learn about the amazing historical feats of engineering of the two bridges spanning the Menai Straits.
Telephone 01248715046 Info
Holyhead, Holy Island More Captain Skinner's Monument A monument to a man held in high regard by the people of Holyhead. Info
Llanfechell between Llanrhyddlad and Rhosgoch More Llanfechell Standing Stones A group of 3 stones standing all over 3metres high. Info
Holyhead More Ty Mawr Hut Group Ten ancient stone built hut circles on the slopes of Holyhead Mountain near Southstack. Info Penrhos between Amlwch and Moelfre More Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones A pair of standing stones almost 3 metres high probably from the bronze age and formed part of a
larger monument. Info Llanddeusant More Howell Water Mill One of only two surviving water mills on Anglesey.
Telephone 01248713177 Info Point Lynas between Amlwch and Moelfre More Point Lynas Lighthouse The first light to shine from Lynas was in 1779. Info Amlwch between Cemaes and Moelfre More Parys Mountain Copper Mine Once the largest copper mine in the world.
Telephone 01407832255 Info Holyhead More Holyhead Breakwater A 19th C one and a half mile long breakwater.
Telephone 01248713177 Info Cemaes between Amlwch and Tregele More Cemaes Heritage Centre A small exhibition of photographs and artefacts relating to Cemaes.
Telephone 01407710004 Info
Bryn Celli Ddu, Llanddanial Fab between Llanfairpwllgwyngyll and Brynsiencyn More Burial Chamber at Bryn Celli Ddu Believed late Stone Age or Neolithic, one of only 16 still intact monuments on Anglesey. Info
Cable Bay, Aberffraw between Menai Bridge and Pentr - Berw More Barclodiad Y Gawres Passage Grave An important Neolithic burial site. Info Antiques and Art Holyhead More Ann Evans Antiques Antique furniture
Telephone 01407741733 Info Holyhead, Holy Island More Gwynfair Antiques General antiques
Telephone 01407763740 Info Bodorgan between Malltraeth and Llanfaelog More Bookaholic Books and Ephemera A small business specialising in second hand and antiquarian books
Telephone 01407840259 Info Melin Llynon Mill, Llanddeusant between Llanrhyddiad and Llanfachraeth More Anglesey Craft Guild Locally made crafts displayed in the old granary.
Telephone 01407710292 Info Beaches (other than local Borthwen Beach) Lligwy Beach near Dulas between Amlwch and Llanallgo Lligwy Beach Winner of a seaside award since 2006 More Info
Cemaes between Llanrhuddiad and Amlwch More Cemaes Bay A sandy bay with interesting geological features. A small shop and car park are near by. Info
Rhosneigr between Holyhead and Aberffraw More Rhosneigr A sandy beach with few rocks, popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers. Info
Abberffraw Beach between Trecastell and Malltreath. More Abberffraw Beach One of Anglesey's largest and most beautiful beaches. Info
Trearddur Bay between Porth Dafarch and Llanfair yn Neubwll on Holyhead More Trearddur Bay Beach Winner of the Blue Flag Award. Info
Llanrhyddlad between Carmel Head and Holyhead. More Church Bay So called because of the nearby Llanrhuddlad Church. Info
Red Wharf Bay between Benllech and Black Point More Red Wharf Bay Beach Winner of a seaside award since 20004. Info
Porth Wen between Amlwch and Cemaes. More Porth Wen A secluded bay once the site of brickworks. Info More Rhoscolyn Beach Holy Island. A secluded, pretty, sandy beach.
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Church Bay between Cemaes and Valley More Porth Swtan/Church Bay A small sand and pebble beach edged with rocks named after the nearby Llanrhuddlad church. Info
Traeth Bychan between Moelfre & Benllech More Traeth Bychan Beach A small popular sandy beach. An ideal location to get away from it all. No facilities so take a picnic. Info
Cemlyn and Cemaes between Amlwch and Llanfaethlu More Cemlyn and Cemaes A beautiful stretch of Anglesey's coastline. Info Porth Dafarch between Holyhead and Four Mile Bridge More Porth Dafarch Beach This 'Blue Flag', sandy beach nestles below a beautiful rugged headland. It is well sheltered. Info
Benllech between Moelfre and Traeth Coch More Benllech Beach Awarded 'Blue Flag' status since 2004 this spacious sandy beach has ice-cream parlours close by. Info
Trearddur Bay between Holyhead and Rhosneigr More Trearddur Bay One of Anglesey's premier beaches and winner of a 'Blue Flag award. Info Beauty Spots
Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Bofffordd More The Dingle Nature Reserve 25 acre wooded valley rich in wildlife and history with boardwalk, sculptures & picnic areas. Info
Porth Llaneilian between Amlwch and Penysarn More Porth Llaneilian The most Northerly point in Wales Info Large parkland with access to beaches and to woodlands near Holyhead across Cob from valley on Penrhos Nature Reserve, Holyhead right
Holyhead beside the town and port. More Breakwater Country Park Formerly a quarry now a haven for wildlife.
Telephone 01248752428 Info Carmel Head between Cemaes and Rhydwyn More Carmel Head Carmel Head can be access from near Cemlyn Bay.Satnav users please note this post code will get
you to the vicinity of Cemlyn Bay. Info
Dinas Gynfor between Cemaes and Bull Bay More Dinas Gynfor A spectacular rocky promontory. Info Boat Trips
Lleyn Peninsula Boat Trips organised by the Llanfairpwll between Menai Bridge and Brynsiencyn More National Trust Leave from the jetty in front of Plas Newydd and cruise down the Menai Striat Info West Coast of Anglesey More Zealand Anglesey Boat Charter A luxurious modern highbred power cruiser for short trips or extended cruises
Telephone 07795230324 Info Cultural - Museums Theatres etc Between Llangefni and Llanerchymedd More Oriel Ynys Mon Anglesey's premier purpose built museum and art gallery.
Telephone 0124872444 Info Millbank, Holyhead A community endeavour to provide North Wales with a centre for arts, events, exhibition, films and More Canolfan Ucheldre Centre community activities. Info Telephone 01407763361 Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Bodffordd More Oriel Kyffin Williams (in Oriel Ynys Mon) An exhibition of Kyffin Williams' work.
Telephone 01248724444 Info Cycling
Holyhead on the west of Anglesey at the end of the A5 More National Cycle Route Lon Las Cymru (North) Holyhead to Builth Wells using minor roads, railway paths, forestry track and ancient coach roads. Info Aberffraw between Rhosneigre and Newborough Hire includes bike, helmet, emergency kit and a lock and key. Mountain bikes have from 5 - 21 speed More Beics Menai Cycles - Bicycle Hire gears, Info Telephone 07770951007 Events Trearddur Bay Hotel, Treaddur Bay between Holyhead and Four Mile Bridge More Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival Meet food & drink producers, watch cookery demonstrations, competitions and food tasting.
Telephone 01248725715 Info Gwalchmai between Valley and Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll More Anglesey Agricultural Show A feast of family entertainment - displays, parades, animals, competitions, crafts & lots more.
Telephone 01407720072 Info Rhosgoch between Llanfechfell and Rhosybol More Bryn Seiri A new garden blending with landscape open for charity as part of the Nataional Garden Scheme NGS
Telephone 01407831354 Info Gwalchmai between Valley and Llanfairpwllgwyngyll More Anglesey County Show Exhibitions, displays, competitions, animals, pets, crafts, horticulture, falconry, food & much more
Telephone 01407720072 Info The Great Strait Raft Run Y Felinheli between Caernarfon and Bangor More The raft race starts at Felinheli and finishes at Menai Bridge Info Telephone 01248750057 Moelfre between Brynrefail & Benllech More Moelfre Lifeboat Open Day A fun packed fund raising day with crafts, food, entertainment, demonstrations, music & lots more.
Telephone 01248750057 Info Anglesey (during May/June) More Anglesey Walking Festival Guided walks most of which are coastal with stunning scenery, flora, fauna, geology, birds & more.
Telephone 01248725718 Info Talwrn between Llangefni and Pentraeth More Bryn Seiri Garden A relaxed colourful cottage garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS.
Telephone 03141450255 Info Family Activities Parc Cefni, Llangefni between Llangristrolus and Pentraeth More The Play House Indoor play activities.
Telephone 01248751444 Info Family Attractions Brynseincyn between Menai Bridge and Dwyran More Anglesey Sea Zoo Wales' largest marine aquarium.
Telephone 01248430411 Info Menai Bridge Pili Palas Enter a steamy environment full of lush vegetation and waterfalls with LIVE butterflies flying all around you Menai Bridge between Beaumaris Llanfairpwllgwyngyll More Bridges Exhibition Learn about Britannia Bridge built by Robert Stephenson and Menai Bridge built by Thomas Telford.
Telephone 01248715046 Info Moelfre between Amlwch and Benllech More Gwylfan Moelfre Seawatch Centre A reminder of the island's rich maritime history & the bravery of coxswain Richard Evans
Telephone 01248724444 Info Ferries Holyhead North West of Anglesey More Irish Ferries.com Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Telephone 08705171717 Info Field Sports Presaddfed, Bodedern, Holyhead More Anglesey Shooting Sports Hunting, shooting and fishing at this family run sporting estate.
Telephone 01407740652 Info Flying Mona Airfield, Gwalchmai More Mona Flying Club Mona Flying Club meets on the RAF base evenings and weekends.
Telephone 01407720581 Info Food & Drink Cemaes between Amlwch and Tregele More Llanbadrig Vineyard Welsh wine at its best. Free wine tasting for all visitors. Tea, coffee & soft drinks also available.
Telephone 01407710999 Info Rhosneiger between Plas Cymyran and Porth Trecastell More Sullivans of Rhosneigr A cafe/wine bar & restaurant which caters for all tastes.
Telephone 01407811111 Info Church Bay between Llanfaethlu and Llanfwrog More The Lobster Pot Restaurant A renowned sea food restaurant with a homely atmosphere.
Telephone 01407730241 Info Farm Shop between Llanfair PG and Brynsiencyn More Farm Shop and Pick Your Own Home grown food produced to the highest standards straight from the farm.
Telephone 01248430344 Info Rhosneigr between Cymyran Bay and Porth Castell More Sandy's Bar and Bistro A contemporary bar with a great atmosphere.
Telephone 01407811103 Info Llangefni between Pentraeth and Llangristrolus More The Bull Hotel Set in an area of outstanding beauty.
Telephone 01248722119 Info Red Wharf Bay between Benllech and Menai Bridge More Old Boat House A family run restaurant with a seafood menu.
Telephone 01248852731 Info Menai Bridge between Bangor and Llangefni Stafford House Fine Dining Cafe Wine Bar & More Fine world foods & wines, continental atmosphere & caterers with style. Eat in or take away. Bistro Telephone 01248712368 Info Moelfre between Benllech and Amlwch More Ann's Pantry Award winning family run restaurant/cafe with sea views in pretty seaside village of Moelfre.
Telephone 01248410386 Info Menai Bridge between Llanfairpwll and Beaumaris Anglesey Farmers Market, David Hughes School, More A great opportunity to buy excellent local produce. 3rd Sat, 10am onwards, Menai Bridge Menai Bridge Telephone 01248490213 Info Rhoscolyn between Trearddur Bay and Cymyran Bay More The White Eagle A pub with attitude serving outstanding food, beer and wine.
Telephone 01407860267 Info Llanfair between Caergeiliog and Plas Cymyran More Hotel Cymran Restaurant A stylish restaurant open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.
Telephone 01407742858 Info Gardens & Parks
Anglesey More Anglesey GeoPark A territory with a particular geological heritage and a sustainable development strategy. Info Gaerwen between Llanfairpwllgwngyll and Gwalchmai More Holland Arms Garden Centre Plants, shrubs, trees, climbers & patio favourites. Sundries, furniture, bbq's, clothes, crafts & more.
Telephone 01248421655 Info Menai Bridge between Beaumaris and LlanfairPG More Plas Cadnant An historic garden under restoration to their former glory.
Telephone 01248717007 Info Llanfairpwllgwyngyll between Newborough and Menai Bridge More Medwyn's of Anglesey 10 times Chelsea Gold Medal winner for vegetables the nursery specialises in vegetable seeds.
Telephone 01248714851 Info Llanfairpwll between Menai and Brynsiencyn More Plas Newydd Country House & Garden NT Beautiful gardens with walks, arboretum, Italianate Terrace and wonderful views across the Strait
Telephone 01248714795 Info Pentraeth between Benllech and Menai Bridge More Pentraeth Nurseries Annuals, biennials, bedding, herbaceous perennials and shrubs
Telephone 01248450269 Info Llanfairpwllgwyngyll between Menai Bridge and Brynsiencyn More Plas Newydd Nursery Annuals, biennials, bedding plants and shrubs.
Telephone 01248716386 Info Pentre Berw between Llanfairpellgwyngyll and Gwalchmai More The Herb Garden & Historical Plant Nursery Specialists in herbs
Telephone 01248422208 Info Tynlon Holyhead, north west of Anglesey at the end of the A5 More Kannonchiku National collection of kannonchiku minature Japanese palms. Visit by appointment May-July only.
Telephone 01407720651 Info Golf Rhosneigr between Aberffraw and Valley. More Anglesey Golf Club Set among sand dunes and heath land in Rhosneigr.
Telephone 01407810219 Info Trearddur Bay on the west coast of Holyhead. More Holyhead Golf Club A challenging 18 hole heathland championship course with some of the best greens to be found.
Telephone 01407762022 Info Trearddur Bay off the B4545 on the west coast of Holyhead More The Beach Golf Course A 9 hole, par 28, pay and play golf course suitable for players of all abilities.
Telephone 01407861935 Info Bull Bay, Amlwch between Cemaes and Moelfre More Bull Bay Golf Club An 18 hole course with beautiful views across the bay.
Telephone 01407830960 Info Horse Riding Trearddur on the west coast of Holyhead More Porth y Post Riding Stables Tuition for all abilities, cross country facilities and holiday livery facilities available.
Telephone 01407861358 Info Rhosneigr between Aberffraw and Holyhead More Tyn Morfa Riding Centre One of North Wales' oldest riding establishments.
Telephone 01407810072 Info Dwyran between Menai Bridge and Newborough More Tal y Foel Riding Centre The centre offers a variety of activities and instruction.
Telephone 01248430377 Info Leisure Centres, Swimming Pools & Spas Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Bodffordd More Llangefni Leisure Centre A multi activity centre.
Telephone 01248722966 Info Amlwch between Cemaes and Moelfre More Amlwch Leisure Centre A multi activity centre
Telephone 01407830060 Info Holyhead More Holyhead Leisure Centre A multi activity centre.
Telephone 01407764111 Info Motor Sports Bryn goleu between Caergeiliog and Gwalchmai More Anglesey Go Kart Racing (Cartio Mon) A wonderful day out for all ages in all weathers. Go for a spin or take part in a Grand Prix.
Telephone 01407741144 Info Builth Wells between Llanwrtyd and Llandrindod Wells More Riders Edge Learn to ride or improve on motor bike courses designed & developed by Harley-Davidson.
Telephone 01982551331 Info Ty Croes between Aberffraw and Rhosneigr The new Anglesey circuit is one of the most exciting and significant developments in British motor More Anglesey Circuit Performance Driving Centre sport. Info Telephone 01407811400 Walking & Bird Watching
Holyhead on the east coast at the end of the A5 More Anglesey Coastal Path The path follows 123 miles of the Anglesey coast very nearly making a complete loop. Info Holyhead Island at the end of the A5 More Anglesey Coastal Path 123 mile path in an Area of Outstanding Beauty which very nearly makes a complete loop.
Telephone 01248752300 Info Holyhead at the end of the A5 Walk Holyhead to Porth Trwyn (Llanfaethlu) More Attractive low lying route divided by the unsafe Alaw Estuary and involves a bus ride to complete. 12miles Telephone 01248752300 Info South Stack near Holyhead More South Stack One of the most spectacular and exciting coastal locations on Anglesey. See seabirds & lighthouse.
Telephone 01248724444 Info
Bodafon between Brynrefail and Moelfre More Bodafon Mountain Bodafon Mountain is actually a hill but it is the highest point on Anglesey. Info Howell Mill, Llanddeusant between Llannerch-y- Med and Llanfaethlu More The Mill Trail An hour and a half countryside walk from Howell Mill to Llynon Mill passing beside a wind farm. Info Watersports Holyhead take the second exit off the Holyhead roundabout, drive for quarter of a mile. The only BSAC 'Centre of Excellence' in Wales and holds the PADI 'Certificate of Recognition for More Anglesey Divers Excellence'. Info Telephone 01407764545 Newry Beach Road, Holyhead at the end of the A55 More Sea Kayaking UK Sea kayaking courses based at Anglesey.
Telephone 01407762425 Info Menai Bridge between Llanfairpwll and Beaumaris More Rib Rides and Kayak Hire Experience the natural beauty of the Menai Strait at your own pace.
Telephone 01248717784 Info