Penrhyn Castle
August 27, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
First stop on my trip was an impromptu visit to Penrhyn Castle, not my usual visit as by UK standards it is a VERY new Castle, built between 1822-1832, though the current castle is reconstruction of aRead more
Menai Bridge
August 27, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Solo trip so no pictures going over the bridge, but Nemo successfully made it over the very narrow Menai Bridge onto the isle of Anglesey.
Beaumaris
August 27, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
So my trip around the coast of Anglesey will be anti-clockwise, with the first town being Beaumaris. After finding a spot to park- which involved parallel parking, I did miss having someone to help meRead more
Castell Aberlleiniog
August 27, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Final stop of the day is Castell Aberlleiniog, built by the Normans between 1080-1099. It in a very secluded location nestled in the trees behind the town of Llangoed, but it would have beenRead more
Breakfast at Red Wharf Bay
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Morning coffee and breakfast at Red Wharf Bay, great views and VERY quiet!
Benllech Bay
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Next stop is Benllech Bay. I didn’t realise how close this was to Red Wharf Bay, but a short walk around the coast on the beech and I could see the town in front of me. It was a great little seaRead more
Din Lligwy
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Next historical spot was Din Lligwy a 4th century AD town built during the latter part of the Roman occupation. It is very well preserved with the clear footprints of buildings still visible to thisRead more
Parys Mountain
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Parys Mountain was the site of an 18th century copper mine, the area was excavated by miners using nothing more than picks, shovels and gunpowder. The yields of copper were so great that Amlwch becameRead more
Porth Wen Brickworks
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
3Km walk down to Porth Wen Brickworks, a deserted Victorian brickworks factory on the coast, this little hidden gem was a fantastic find. A little dangerous in parts, but the scramble down the hillRead more
Cemaes
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Final stop is the sea side town of Cemaes for obligatory ice cream (picture is half eaten it was so nice) and coffee. Very busy down on the front but made for a nice atmosphere, and the sun was stillRead more
Overnight stop
August 28, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Overnight stop with amazing views over to the mainland and the mountain of Snowdonia. Safe to say the dinner beat me, absolutely MASSIVE portion but tasted amazing.
Trefignath Burial Chamber
August 29, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Another history spot, the chamber was erected in the Neolithic period 4000-2000BC, the tall stones mark the entrance of the chamber, the chamber was used for 1250 years before being abandoned.
North & South Stacks
August 29, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Near 10KM hike around the north and south stack including a hike up the top of Holyhead Mountain. The views were fantastic in the end once the clouds had cleared. The hike also included a trip toRead more
Coffee Break
August 29, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Was in need of some fuel so found a place to stop with a fantastic view! Also in the fuel behind was two remaining standing stones which is believed was part of a stone circle similar to stone hengeRead more
Porth Dafarch
August 29, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Another impromptu stop as I drove down the western side of Holy Island was Porth Dafarch with a fanatic cliff walk with views over to the mainland.
Trearddur Bay
August 29, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Final stop is the seaside town of Trearddur Bay for ice cream and a walk along the bay.
Breakfast and sunrise at Rhoscolyn
August 30, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Early morning start today to see the sunrise over the Welsh mountains, luckily the weather had cleaned up and I was able to see all the way to the mainland. Perilous drive down to the village, being aRead more
Rhosneiger and Porth Nobla
August 30, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Stop at Porth Nobla to see Rhosneiger and Barclodiad-Y-Gawres C. 2500BC chambered cairn. Fantastic news from the beach with South Stack mountain in the background (what I climbed yesterday). The townRead more
Aberffraw
August 30, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Next stop is Aberffraw and the beach walk with one of the best views from the trip absolutely stunning spot with the mountain of Wales and Snowdonia in the background. Also picking a cracking day forRead more
Plas Newydd House
August 30, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Mainly came here for the views across the Menai strait however, it also had a great museum with a piece of the battle of Waterloo.
Back to the start
August 30, 2021 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Well 100 miles later I am back to the Menai Bridge and have completed the island of Anglesey from start to finish! Though not an official road trip like the NC 500, I think I should be called the 'ANGRead more
