Rhosneigr: surf, lake and an ancient tomb
A beach-village day: a lesson or a paddle in the morning, a flat lakeside loop, then a Neolithic tomb above Porth Trecastell.
The plan
Breakfast: Café Notos
Start with coffee and brunch on the High Street, a couple of minutes from the sand. It gets busy, so arrive early.
Morning: Rhosneigr Beach
Walk the long sands of Traeth Llydan, or book a surf, paddleboard or kitesurf session through the village watersports schools. Lessons depend on wind and tide, so book ahead.
Lunch: The Oystercatcher
Seafood, burgers and pizza among the dunes by Maelog Lake. The restaurant serves from midday and booking is advised in summer.
Afternoon: Llyn Maelog lake walk
An easy 2-mile loop on flat paths, with herons and reed warblers in the reedbeds, finishing back on the beach.
Before sunset: Barclodiad y Gawres
Drive a few minutes south to the Porth Trecastell car park and follow the coast path up to the Neolithic tomb. Take care, as coastal erosion affects the lower path.
Dinner: Sandy Mount House
Seasonal Welsh cooking by the fire or out on the terrace. Hours vary through the year, so book a table.
Winter or wet-day swaps
Rhosneigr has little indoors, so on a wet day drive about 25 minutes to Holyhead Maritime Museum and have lunch next door at The Harbourfront Bistro (closed Monday and Tuesday).