Anglesey and Snowdonia

Wales Walking Holidays offer this unique two centre self-guided walking tour on Anglesey and Snowdonia. For walkers wanting to relish the coast and mountains, this is an ideal itinerary.  The Anglesey and Snowdonia route combines the Isle of Anglesey coastline with the rugged mountains of Snowdonia.  You will definitely want to return after this inspiring insight to the diversity of Wales’ terrain.

Two centre holidays on Anglesey and Snowdonia

Anglesey

LLanddwyn Island, lighthouse, church and cross. Anglesey and Snowdonia

Llanddwyn Island, Anglesey and Snowdonia package

The Anglesey and Snowdonia itinerary is based in South Anglesey for the first 3 nights.  Our walks include the west coast of the island,  incorporating Llanddwyn Beach and  Island near Newborough with captivating views towards Snowdonia and the Llyn Peninsula.

Llanddwyn

Llanddwyn Island is dedicated to Santes (Saint) Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, equivalent to St. Valentine's. It is celebrated on January 25th . The magical Llanddwyn beach with its curved bay and dunes is a grand access to Llanddwyn island with its lighthouse, holy well and Celtic cross.

Beaumaris

The second day will take you to the historic town of Beaumaris with its Edwardian Castle (World Heritage Site). Visit the Old Gaol and Courthouse before following the path to Penmon Priory and onto Trwyn Du lighthouse ending at Red Wharf Bay near Llanddona.

Snowdonia

Old stone bridge, Beddgelert , Anglesey and Snowdonia package

Beddgelert, Snowdonia National Park, Anglesey and Snowdonia package

For the last 3 nights, the Anglesey and Snowdonia package takes you to the small, friendly village of Beddgelert.  Beddgelert is a picturesque hamlet at the base of Mount Snowdon. Undoubtedly it is one of the prettiest villages in Snowdonia, full of history, legend and culture and a great base for walking. Snowdonia is a magnet for walkers with breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes, from rugged mountains to crystal clear lakes and rivers.

Mount Snowdon

One of the three days in Snowdonia will allow you to walk Wales' highest mountain Yr Wyddfa - Snowdon, standing at  3560 ft /1085m.  For customers who prefer not to  climb Mount Snowdon will be offered an alternative day sight-seeing at the walled Royal Town of Caernarfon.

Beddgelert

The remaining 2 days will be spent exploring the Snowdonia National Park along the Lon Gwyrfai Trail to Rhyd-ddu (4.5 miles each way - easy walking)  and the Fisherman’s Walk (6 miles moderate/strenuous)  along the famous Aberglaslyn Pass, Beddgelert. You have the option of taking the steam train back to Beddgelert from Rhyd-ddu.

Highlights

Llanddwyn Island
Beaumaris Castle
Penmon Dovecote and Priory
Mount Snowdon
Sygun Copper Mine
Aberglaslyn Pass

Included

6 nights accommodation, bed and breakfast in comfortable and friendly establishments, luggage transfers, people transfers from Anglesey to Snowdonia and return, maps, routes, guide books and full back up service.

Since 2014, Wales Walking Holidays is a sister company of Anglesey Walking Holidays, visit Anglesey & Snowdonia

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