Cemaes Bay and Llanbadrig circular walk
Tough 8.5 km circular walk from Cemaes, inland through farmland then back along the clifftop Coastal Path past Porth Wen brickworks, Hell's Mouth, Llanlleiana Head and Llanbadrig Church.
This Visit Anglesey circular walk leaves Cemaes on quiet lanes and field paths, then turns for home along the Coastal Path on the island's northern cliffs. It is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and is graded challenging.
What to see and do
Look down on the old brickworks chimneys at Porth Wen, pass the ruined winding gear and the trig point on Graig Wen, then follow the cliffs past Hell's Mouth to the lookout tower ruins on Llanlleiana Head, the northernmost point of Wales. The route drops to the old porcelain works at Porth Llanlleiana before reaching Llanbadrig Church, linked by tradition to St Patrick. Seals, porpoises, choughs and seabirds may be seen from the cliffs.
Good to know
The coastal half has steep steps, steep climbs and narrow, rocky, exposed paths. The inland path may be overgrown and crosses a private garden through kissing-gates. An inland footpath after Hell's Mouth lets you skip the hardest section. Cemaes has cafés, a pub and the Heritage Centre café.
Route map: Cemaes Bay circular walk directions and map (Visit Anglesey)