A Tour of Anglesey
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A Tour of Anglesey I love Anglesey, so here we go A whistle stop tour, let’s see what we know. Begin at the bridges, Britannia to start Find the lions, guarding the island’s heart. Who’d have thought Lord Nelson would be here? A statue of him, a bit weird I fear. Walk to Menai, Church Island on the way, Tour the shops, plenty for your stay. Trip to Beaumaris, fabby castle and gaol Take a trip up the strait, no need to bail! Penmon Priory is a must Spooky tales and the lighthouse we trust. Red Wharf Bay, have a pint at the Ship Travel on to Benllech, time for a chip? Moelfre hosts the amazing lifeboat Worth a peek, the locals gloat. Dulas, pronounced Dillas has amazing beaches Take time to enjoy, the author preaches. Parys Mountain, oh what a scene Bit like the moon if you’ve never been, A copper kingdom, odd colours everywhere Did you know a volcano once was there? Go to Bull Bay and see some dolphins, A sight like that to wake the endorphins. Next is Cemaes, a sheltered port Good for crabbing and fishing I thought. Rock pools, cliffs, sand, cafés and caves Abound at Church Bay, with lovely waves. Nip inland with a visit to Llynnon Mill, Enjoy amazing tea and have a chill. To Holyhead Mountain, dwarfing the town Visit South Stack lighthouse, it’s a long way down. The Breakwater Park and a cute museum Lots of things to do, make sure you see ‘em. Trearddur Bay, the classic Welsh beach Sand, waves and pools all within reach. Pass where Top Gun train on the way to the place Where kite surfers abound - Rhosneigr – they’re ace. Hard to find but St Cwyfan’s a must The Church in the Sea, if the tides you trust. Aberffraw the beach for walkers Lots of time for all you talkers. Feeling romantic? Llanddwyn’s the place Off the beach at Newborough, an amazing base. Starting to rain, no need to worry Tacla Taid, Sea Zoo, there is no hurry. Model village, candle making all in the dry Don’t let the weather make you cry. Foel Farm too and Halen Môn salt - It’s a blip in the weather, it’s no-one’s fault. The giant stepping stones across the Braint Don’t leap too much, no need to faint. Bryn Celli Ddu, the Stonehenge of Wales Visit at Solstice time, to hear druids’ tales. Plas Newydd, a house of National Trust merit A Rex Whistler mural, all 24 carat. Back inland to Llanfair PG A photo under the sign - a memory for free. The tower of the Marquess, strong and tall Sadly not open, but he surveys all. Pili Palas too, for all the butterflies So much beauty, what a surprise. Oriel Ynys Môn, a gallery of pride Take a walk in the Dingle, you’ll be wide-eyed. Back to the bridges your tour is done, We love our Anglesey and hope you had fun. By Lucy Miller, adapted from a list supplied by Sian Jones .