Anglesey

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Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Muchof Anglesey's 125-mile coastline, including Holy Island/Ynys Gybi, is outstandingly beautiful and has National Landscape status. Just ashort bridge crossing from the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) over the MenaiStrait/Afon Menai, eight of the ten superb walks in this guide are set on thecoast. Opportunities abound to explore some of the best stretches of theAnglesey Coastal Path, from Bull Bay/Porthllechog, Amlwch, and Traeth Lligwy,Moelfre, on Anglesey's north coast, to thepine-backed sandy expanses of Traeth Llanddwyn, Newborough/Niwbwrch, and thesurf-loving vibe at Rhosneigr on the south coast of the island. You can admirethe longest harbour breakwater in Europe from the summit of Holyhead Mountain,while on the opposite coast you can walk under the MenaiSuspension Bridge and watch the racingtidal current in the strait from Church Island.  Inland,walks take you round the copper mine at Parys Mountain/Mynydd Parys, with theremarkable colour of its incredible moonlike landscape, which contrastsdramatically with the reed-fringed wetland boardwalks and tranquil forest pathsof Llyn Cefni.  You might spot a red squirrel on a forest feeder atthe beauty spot of Penrhos Coastal Park;read about the Welsh patron saint of lovers, St Dwynwen, on Ynys Llanddwyn; andenjoy the fascinating history of Beaumaris Castle

• Reihe: OS Short Walks Made Easy
• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Reisen und Urlaub Landkarten und Atlanten Reise- und Freizeitkarten
• ISBN: 9780319092897
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.03.2025
• Größe: 113 x 178 mm
• Verlag: Ordnance Survey