Introduction to the Anglesey coast

Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead
The Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path passes through some of the island’s most interesting and varied landscape.
The natural landscape value of the coast has earned it the designation of Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). AONBs are internationally important landscape designations, comparable in natural beauty to Britain's national parks. The AONB was designated to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the island, in particular its landscape, geology, wildlife and archaeology. For more information on the AONB please see the Isle of Anglesey County Council website -
Isle of Anglesey county Council - AONB
Anglesey AONB Facts
- Designated in 1966
- Predominantly a coastal designation
- The area is 221sq/km or 85sq/miles which is roughly 1/3 of the island
- It is the largest of five AONB in Wales
The following sections offer a brief introduction to what makes the island’s coast so special, and suggest what you might like to look out for on your way. All of the top ten locations listed are on, or very close to, the coastal path.