Things to do
Beaches
Church Bay Beach is beautiful, rural and unspoilt. A picturesque blend of sand and pebble edged with rock pools. Perfect for activities like bodyboarding, kayaking, swimming, or simply enjoying the water. Enjoy stunning sunsets from the rocks or caves and consider having a beachside barbecue for a memorable evening by the sea.
As an island, Anglesey features 125 miles of beautiful coastline and is known for its impressive array of beaches. Some other favourite nearby beaches include Porth Trwyn Mawr, Cemaes, Porth Dafarch, Rhoscolyn, and Treaddur Bay.
Visit this official website for some great beach days out:
The Coastal Path
The Anglesey Coastal Path covers over 120 miles, this coastal route offers extensive walking opportunities around the island. The coastal path is split into 12 sections, sections 1 and 2 winds along the cliffs bordering Church Bay Beach, stretching north to Ynys Y Fydlyn and Carmel Head, and south to Penrhos and Holyhead. Additionally, numerous shorter local walks provide a chance to explore the beautiful countryside and enjoy the breath-taking views.
The Coastal Path mainly caters for walkers; cyclists but horse riders can also enjoy certain sections. It passes through landscape that includes a mixture of farmland, coastal heath, dunes, saltmarshes, foreshore, cliffs and small pockets of woodland. Almost 95% of our Coastal Path falls within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visit this official website for some great inspiration:
Nature & Birds
The North Wales Wildlife Trust has 35 nature reserves, 5 of which are local to us. South Stack and Cemlyn Bay, to name only two, are renowned for their birds. The latter boasts multiple conservation designations including Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA). Notably, it's home to a significant tern colony, featuring common Arctic, and sandwich terns, with the latter nesting on the lagoon island during summer. As well as rare birds it's an excellent spot for observing seabirds, including skuas and gannets, along with shorebirds and wildfowl. Oystercatchers and ringed plovers breed on the shingle ridge, while surrounding scrub and wetlands support nesting stonechats, whitethroats, and sedge warblers. Marine mammal sightings, including bottlenose dolphins and grey seals, enhance the bay's allure, while its coastal flora, such as sea kale and sea aster, add to its ecological richness.
Visit these official websites for some great ideas:
https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-gb/explore/wildlife/cemlyn-bay-lagoon
Other useful pages to view:
Church Bay Anglesey - travel guide at Wikivoyage : https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Church_Bay_(Anglesey)
Visit Anglesey : https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en-gb/explore
Anglesey Costal Path routes - walking holidays : https://angleseywalkingholidays.com/routes/
