Two buses took us to Newborough village via Aberffraw. From there we took the pretty footpath to Newborough Forest, which borders the huge dune system of Newborough Warren.
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| Newborough Forest |
Clear paths criss-cross the forest – perfect for cyclists and horse riders. The forest is home to a large population of red squirrels, but we didn't see any.
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| Newborough Forest |
The track eventually weaves through the woods and down to the beach.
And what a beach – a beautiful white crescent rimmed with pines...
...that curls round to Llanddwyn Island.
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| Malltraeth Bay |
Another wonderful beach runs along Malltraeth Bay.
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| Llanddwyn Island |
It's only a short crossing, when the tides out, to Llanddwyn Island.
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| Llanddwyn Island, west side |
A clear path runs around the edge and through the middle of this sizeable island.
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| Llanddwyn Island |
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| Llanddwyn Island chapel ruins |
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| Llanddwyn Island lighthouse |
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| Llanddwyn Island tower |
The sheltered beach by the tower looked ideal for swimming, and we weren't alone in the thought. It wasn't quite as busy as it looks because this was a school party on a field trip.
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| Llanddwyn Island tower beach |
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| Llanddwyn Island, east side |
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| Llanddwyn Island interior |
After walking back to Newborough we caught the bus to Aberffraw, but there was no connection to Rhosneigr this time. So it was a long walk home along the coast.
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| Ynys Meibion |
We had to settle for a long distance view of Ynys Meibion as the coastal path took us the other side of the Motor Racing Circuit.
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| Cribinau |
Just before the Motor Racing Circuit, in between Porth Cwyfan and Porth China, we came to our second tidal island of the day: Cribinau. The island consists of a 13th century church (St Cwyfan) perched upon a protective wall.
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| St Cwyfan's Church, Cribinau |
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| Cribinau |
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| Barclodiad y Gawres |
Further on, just past Porth Trecastell is the Neolithic burial chamber of Barclodiad y Gawres. The entrance is closed now due to recent vandalism but it's still possible to look inside.
The sun was getting low as we neared Rhosneigr.
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