ANGLESEY WALKS
MY FAVOURITE ANGLESEY WALKS
Please allow me to introduce you to a number of my favourite walks. WHATEVER THE SEASON! I find myself in moods that vary from deep positive introspection sitting on the rock below the cliffs at Rhoscolyn, to glorious euphoria of walking through Newborough Forest to Llanddwyn Island. The walks I'm going to present to you - little by little - are very personal choices, which I hope you will discover as starting points for your own journeys of discovery.
Above all, I hope that you Discover the Unexpected.
A WALK WITH MADAME X AT RHOSCOLYN BEACH MYNYDD BODAFON MOUNTAIN - EVENING DELIGHT NEWBOROUGH FOREST & DOWN TO LLANDDWYN ISLAND REVERIE AT BRITANNIA BRIDGE & PWLLFANOGL SIT, REST & REFLECT ON THE GOOD THINGS AN EVENING WALK AT MENAI BRIDGE MYNYDD LLWYDIARTH WOODLAND WALK A COASTAL WALK TO FORGOTTEN HERITAGE YNYS LEURAD - NO DEAD BODY DISCOVERED
That view or moment of personal epiphany that just leaves you breathless and temporarily removed from whatever burdens you are carrying for yourself or others.
Last year’s Summer was all to brief and - because I was so busy with other things - it was gone before I really got a good hold of it.
The Brighter, the Better.
The More Sunshine, the Better.
My body knows what my soul needs and I accept it. I choose (or is it struggle) to take almost everything in moderation except Daylight, the Beauty of Anglesey and Excellent Company.
SO, HOW DO I SURVIVE THROUGH THE WINTER?
I walk as often as opportunity allows and I embrace the seasonal changes.
What can I to do to slow down Time's passage? The busier I am the richer is my life, but time rushes past. The more idle I am, then the days are intolerably long and empty. Rich, tasty stews and casseroles and golden flickering coal fires casting shadows that enthrall. Doing silly things with friends and planning Winter beach picnics.
Although Anglesey is a small island I am constantly discovering new paths and different perspectives on the familiar.
SO LET'S GET GOING!
A WALK WITH MADAME X AT RHOSCOLYN BEACH
Anywhere in the world where bunnies are allowed to sunbathe and graze peacefully in pleasant rumination on gentle pastures is also Heaven for me.
MYNYDD BODAFON MOUNTAIN - EVENING DELIGHT
I wish for you to know about Bodafon Mountain and to visit while you’re here on Anglesey.
NEWBOROUGH FOREST & DOWN TO LLANDDWYN ISLAND
Do you care for the wind susurrating through tall Corsican pines and soaring, croaking ravens as the soundtrack to a long peaceful walk to clear your head?
REVERIE AT BRITANNIA BRIDGE & PWLLFANOGL
Unless you’re enjoying the Anglesey Coastal Path from Menai Bridge or arriving from the other way from Brynsiencyn, then this is a portion of a very pleasant walk along the Menai Straits. Please CLICK HERE about PWLLFANOGL ...
Llanddwyn has two gloriously long beaches and as I write elsewhere, are “Longer than Childhood Summers’.
AN EVENING WALK AT MENAI BRIDGE
As Menai Bridge gently falls under the spell of a golden sunset the pale blue sky casts a reassuring and gentle air over all that you perceive.
MYNYDD LLWYDIARTH WOODLAND WALK
Mynydd Llwydiarth forest on Anglesey may not have Wolves or Bad Bears but it does have Red Squirrels. Even Better for me, it’s a brilliant woodland walk and so peaceful.
A COASTAL WALK TO FORGOTTEN HERITAGE AT PORTH WEN
Anglesey's Coastal Path is a glorious piece of geography to explore. It's never bland and it's never dull.
YNYS LEURAD - NO DEAD BODY DISCOVERED
I heartily recommend you to enjoy this hour long walk to build up a healthy appetite or to aid digestion.
Maybe you're a fisherman or fisherwoman who's heard about the fishing at Ty Croes? There again, maybe you're just wondering where you can enjoy a pleasant little walk in the Rhosneigr area.
A lovely place to enjoy the Sun set dramatically over the sea. Face the other way and walk toward the mountains of Snowdonia and Llanddwyn Island in the middle distance. Please CLICK HERE to read more ...
In Summer you feel as if you are standing on a promontary set out into the sea. The sense of blueness is astounding.
Aberffraw seems to suit the mood and the distraction of waves breaking wildly and the wind in my face seems to release me. The images that I share with you here were taken in June of this year, when I just knew I had to walk. In solitude. The sky was big and blue, the Sun shining bright and warm with a gentle refreshing breeze acting as pleasant physical external stimulation. Please CLICK HERE to read more ...
Llangefni is the administrative centre of Anglesey and is a valley that follows both the River Clai and River Cefni.
This is a gentle walk of about a mile and a half that is ideal for fit or infirm, pushchair and wheelchair users. Especially ideal for those who would like to take a breather. The boardwalk will take you well away from the bustling town and into wonderfully gentle and interesting woodland full of sounds and sights guaranteed to delight, whatever the season. Please CLICK HERE to read more ...
SIT, REST & REFLECT ON THE GOOD THINGS
When I visit beaches, walk the beautiful coastline of Anglesey or just rest in quiet contemplation in some ancient churchyard, my thoughts gather to reflect on what's gone right and what's gone wrong.
Over the next few weeks I'l be offering you a number of other casual walks for your consideration.
Entropy - what happens when we lay out all our wares for moth and rust to corrupt. This is a lovely walk past a pair of very curious lamas through a well-designed and well-maintained little riverside path. No more than a few miles in its complete circuit. I've got some nice pictures that I look forward to sharing with you.
Then there's Llys Dulas and a lovely Evening Walk to Dulas Beach. And again a gentle bright evening's amble to Ty Croes to Aberffraw.
My friend Judd's got a nice page on his site LIFE'S SECRETS about the health benefits of walking. Return from Anglesey Walks to HOME PAGE.
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Don’t think for a moment that I’m a depressive. Far from it.
Reflection on all that has passed during another busy year.
The Anglesey Coastline all the way from Rhosneigr to Ty Croes and thence to Aberffraw is a gentle amble that'll take the time it takes.
Enjoy the panorama of the whole of the east coast of Anglesey, the Great Orme in the distance and Snowdonia to your right.
Coastal walks are such personal affairs and dependent on the mood you bring with you. When encumbered by life’s pressures I seek to arrive at the coast in wild, windy weather.
Now, it's the fabulous Dingle Nature Reserve woodland boardwalk path that I'd like you to discover.
Aberlleiniog Castle is a recent rediscovery of something that all the locals knew about, but was fading away by neglect and according to the Second Law of Thermodynamics (Entropy).
Be kind to yourself
REST & REFLECT
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