Safety on the coastal path: cliffs
South Stack, near Holyhead
Most coastal paths boast dramatic cliffs and the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path is no exception.
The island’s diverse geology has created some interesting features. The path does follow the cliffs quite closely in several locations and walkers are reminded to stay on the path for their own safety. It may seem like an obvious point, but stout walking boots are recommended for the entire path. For enthusiasts – or for those without a head for heights wanting to avoid them - the following is a list of the most dramatic sections of cliffs.
Section 1 – Holyhead to Porth Trwyn
Small cliffs of less than 30m / 100ft south of Church Bay
Section 2 – Porth Trwyn to Cemaes
Cliffs of more than 30m /100ft north of Church Bay all the way to Carmel Head, with smaller cliffs of up to 30m / 100ft between Carmel Head and Cemlyn
Section 3 – Cemaes to Amlwch Port
Large cliffs of more than 30m / 100ft from Cemaes to Porthwen, and smaller cliffs of up to 30m / 100ft from Porthwen to Amlwch Port
Section 4 – Amlwch Port to Moelfre
Small cliffs of up to 30m / 100ft from Amlwch Port to Llaneilian, with larger cliffs of more than 30m / 100ft south of Point Lynas. Small cliffs between Traeth yr Ora and Moelfre
Section 5 – Moelfre to Pentraeth
Large cliffs of more than 30m / 100ft south of Traeth Bychan to Benllech
Section 10 – Aberffraw to Four Mile Bridge
Small cliffs of up to 30m / 100ft between Aberffraw and Barclodiad y Gawres
Section 11 – Four Mile Bridge to Trearddur
Larger cliffs of more than 30m / 100ft along the west coast north of Rhoscolyn
Larger cliffs of more than 30m / 100ft at Porth Dafarch northwards, all the way to Ellin’s Tower and around Holyhead mountain, with smaller cliffs between the Breakwater Country Park and Holyhead itself.