by In 1826, the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge from Thomas Telford combined the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) for the first time. The bridge was crucial to create a quick road connection to the port of Holyhead and to improve the communication connections between London and Dublin.
Today, the vision of motorists benefit from Telford (albeit, which are linked to the A55 North Wales Expressway), while driving to Holyhead to climb the ferries to Ireland. However, they bypass the many meander -shaped, slow charm that the coast of Yny’s Môn have.
Plas Newydd House and Garden (exit 8a)
This National Trust Waterfront Mansion dates from the 16th century and is located in the middle of 169 acres of artistic gardens, forest and parking land. It is perhaps the most famous for one of his later owners, Henry Cyril Paget, the fifth Marquess of Anglesey, whose extravagant approach to life – including the conversion of the family band, into what he called the Gaiety Theater, was the stuff of the scandal in stuffy Victorian whale. His life will soon be brought to the screen in a new film, Madfabulous.
South of Plas Newydd is the tide cafe in Halen Môn – Anglesey Meersalz. It is open for drinks and snacks all year round (10.30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.). In the meantime, you can pick up some of Halen Môns a lot of praised sea salt.
Red Wharm Bay (exit 8)
The Red Wharm Bay, a large sandy admission, is about 12 miles south of Amlwch, which extends at low tide for 10 square miles. The Wales Coast Path hugs the bay and offers a panoramic view of the coast. It also offers the possibility to explore the beach of Landdona, which in the 18th century was controlled by a group of malignant lawless who are known as witches of Landdona who terrorized the local community. The Ship Inn, the old boathouse or the tavern in the bay are good pit stops for a drink and a meal with a view of the sea to return to the top of the bay.
Penmon Point (exit 8)
Penmon Point is the eastern tip of Ynys Môn and one of his oldest and most sacred sites. It is a wild land goal that offers a look at Trwyn du Lighthouse and Yny’s Seiriol, an island that made loneliness and sanctuary available for their namesake in the fifth century. Today it is better known as Puffin Island because it was a brood house for the birds until the late 19th century.
Penmon Point is a popular destination for hikers, bird watchers and nature lovers and offers views (on clear days) by Y Goarth (The Great Orme Headland). Two impressive white stone huts are at the top of the point, while behind them is the pilot house café and food, drinks and cocktails are served inside and in a colorful garden. For a formal meal experience, go to Beaumaris and eat in Harry’s bistro in the Henllys Hall Golf Club or continue to explore the international cuisine of a summarized fishing rod or the tasting menu in Sosban and the old butchers – both only a few distance from the famous Suspensions Bridge from Telford.
Beaches fit for princes and pirates (exit 6)
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Landdwyn (also known as Newborough) near the southern tip of the island is perhaps Yny’s best-known beach is due to his view of Eryri (Snowdonia) and the LLŷN Peninsula. However, I would recommend a few miles to the north, over the Malltraeth Cob (a dam built by Telford) and continue to the village of Aberffraw. Here you go along the banks of the Ffraw to Traeth Mawr, a breathtaking wide sandy beach that is suitable for a king. Rightly so. In the late 13th century, Aberffraw was the most important place in all of Wales – the power seat for the princes of Gwyledd, Wales’ dominant royal family.
Dare a little further north to Rhosneigr, an equally attractive coastal section that is famous for both piracy and Wrecker, attracted the ships into the jagged rock near the crigyll river. Today Rhosneigrer is better known for its culinary scene than for the smuggling. The Oystercatcher is a restaurant and a bar in the dunes, which is not far from the two main beaches. In the warmer months, the Zapatenmo snack car serves Mexican dishes.
Copper Mountain (exit 5)
There is such a place on the north coast of Anglesey that they will not be surprised that it was a place for Doctor Who. This is Myydd Parys, but his nickname is Copper Mountain, as it was dismantled for about 4,000 years for valuable copper ore.
In the 18th century, Myydd Parys became the largest copper ore reporter in the world – a large part of it was sent by the ship from the nearby port of Amlwch to Copperworks in the Swansea Valley. Today the mines are closed and the herself landscape with red, golden and brown alien was transformed into a series of dramatic and (dare I say) impressive hiking trails.
After a hike in Myydd Parys, I like to go to Skyes Ceperie in the port of Amlwch for great pancakes, brunch and even sushi.
Matthew Yeomans explored the coastal edges of Ynys Môn for his new book Seascape: Notes from a changing coast (University of Wales Press, £ 18.99). To support the Guardian and the observer, order your copy at GuardianBookshop.com. Delivery fees can apply.
