Any ‘must dos’ on Anglesey?

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Hi all - I’m on my way to Anglesey in my VW camper (not sure whether it qualifies as a motor home, but I love this forum and learn lots of stuff!). Never been before and will be camping near Newborough as I love looking for native orchids. Are there any unmissable places or things to do? I’m hoping to find a good seafood shack (not Michelin style or price!) and just wander around and explore with my two whippets - so tend to avoid places where I can’t take them.
 
Really interested in this, I shall be there next week with my cocker spaniel staying at CAMC no facilities site. All ideas welcome please.
 
Watch out for the haters who love to get bad stories in the North Wales News. Make sure to visit Benllech.
 
The Sea Shanty in Trearddur Bay for Lunch and Dylans in Menai for lunch.
Just off Anglesey is Penrhyn Castle well worth a visit.

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Penrhyn Castle and Garden | Wales

Discover a neo-Norman fantasy castle with luxurious interiors, a walled garden, Railway Museum and acres of parkland at Penrhyn Castle and Garden in Gwynedd.
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Penmon Point and lighthouse is one of my favourite places. Overlooking Puffin island and the Great Orme in the distance.

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South Stack RSPB and lighthouse with good walks over the hill to North Stack, the views especially at Sunset can be spectacular 😁😁

viewing area at RAF Valley to watch the training aircraft doing circuits and bumps.
 
martin1485 said:
Penmon Point and lighthouse is one of my favourite places. Overlooking Puffin island and the Great Orme in the distance.

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You can overnight here but not cheap. No facilities and it’s a toll both ways, about £25 I think.

It was worth it though as it was a beautiful place. 👍

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Pili Palas nature world LL59 5RP
Beaumaris castle (lots of parking but still gets full)
Treaddur bay near Holyhead.
 
Rhosneigr South of RAF Valley has a great bay for Kite and normal surfing, with a rental shop and school for gear training. Great beaches, bars and food.

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Janine said:
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Din Lligwy - Wikipedia

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Very atmospheric.
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Love Anglesey especially around the Moelfre area.
Used to camp there most bank Holidays with the scouts. Badly stung by hornets 1 year 14 stings on my legs as I sat with my feet in a nest.
 
If you want to try very good food a lovely beach and probably see Choughs I'd have a look at Church Bay there is sea food restaurant there The Lobster Pot which is a bit expensive, but better I think is the little Wave Crest Cafe overlooking the sea there food is outstanding. Not open every day but Google would tell you when it's open.
You are also right on the costal path with some beautiful wild flowers.
One of our favourite parts of Anglesey.
 
Not a mention of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Tourist trap but you have to get the pictures if not the t-shirt
 
Loads of places.

Parys mountain
South stack
Lligwy
Moelfre, RNLI
Cemaes Bay
Cemlyn
Beaumaris Castle and jail
Menai Bridge
Penmon
Birthplace of the Tudors. They descended from the Tudors of Penmynydd.
Alaw and Cefni reservoir.
Church Bay and the Lobster pot
Holyhead breakwater
Marquess of Anglesey's Column
Point lynas
Llanwyn Island. A must..https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ynys_Llanddwyn
 
Porth Wen up towards Cemaes footpath down to bay where you will find the old brick works giant kilns and the remains of the harbour as well as a rock arch. No beach so not busy just an interesting and great for photo's.
 
Brian/April said:
Porth Wen up towards Cemaes footpath down to bay where you will find the old brick works giant kilns and the remains of the harbour as well as a rock arch. No beach so not busy just an interesting and great for photo's.
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Private property, a bit dangerous getting down.


Porthwen

Porthwen - An abandoned brickworks on Anglesey
www.penmorfa.com

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Lots of stunning places, Moelfre is a one pub village, really good food at reasonable prices, pick up the coastal path, views to die for, just a lovely place to spend a few hours
Bull bay close to Amlwch, another place worth a visit, wherever you get too, I’m sue you’ll love it
 
Well we had a lovely walk at Newborough/Llandwyn this morning. Rather busy and very hot for my elderly whippet, but enjoyed a walk through the pines to the bottom of Ynys Llandwyn. Campsite is Ty Croes Vineyard and Camping just outside Newborough - seems lovely and peaceful and reasonably priced considering it’s coastal position. Plenty of exploring to do tomorrow! Thanks for all the great suggestions.
 
whippetlady said:
Hi all - I’m on my way to Anglesey in my VW camper (not sure whether it qualifies as a motor home, but I love this forum and learn lots of stuff!). Never been before and will be camping near Newborough as I love looking for native orchids. Are there any unmissable places or things to do? I’m hoping to find a good seafood shack (not Michelin style or price!) and just wander around and explore with my two whippets - so tend to avoid places where I can’t take them.
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Must visit Pary’s mountain.
 
Otter Spotter said:
South Stack RSPB and lighthouse with good walks over the hill to North Stack, the views especially at Sunset can be spectacular 😁😁

viewing area at RAF Valley to watch the training aircraft doing circuits and bumps.
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They have stopped parking there🤷‍♂️

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