Anglesey Coastal Path
| Anglesey Coastal Path |
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| The coastal path signpost |
| Length |
200 kilometres (124 mi) |
| Location |
Anglesey |
| Designation |
UK National Trail |
| Use |
Hiking |
| Sights |
Holy Island |
The Anglesey Coastal Path (formally the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path) is a 200-kilometre (124 mi) long-distance footpath around the island of Anglesey in North Wales.[1]
The route follows the coast, very nearly making a complete loop of the island. Two exceptions are where the path fails to pass through the Plas Newydd estate, and around the estuary of the Afon Alaw between Llanfachraeth and Llanynghenedl.[1] Although circular, it formally begins and ends at Holyhead and is described in the official guidebook in an anti-clockwise direction. It cost £1.4 million and runs virtually within the length of the entire Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, using the existing network of public rights of way and some designated permissive paths. The path is well signposted throughout. It has been walked in as little as four days, but around 7–10 days is a guideline for most walkers aiming to complete the whole path.
European Objective 1 funds have contributed to this project which aims to meet the growing demand for coastal walking. The path has been created by a partnership led by community agency Menter Môn and the Isle of Anglesey County Council. It was formally opened by Rhodri Morgan AM, the former First Minister of Wales, on 9 June 2006.
The Anglesey Coastal Path forms part of the All Wales Coast Path, an 870 miles (1,400km) long-distance walking route around the whole coast of Wales from Chepstow to Queensferry, due to open in 2012.[2]
Some places on the path
Starting at Holyhead and walking anti-clockwise, the path passes through or near:
External links
References
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