Marquess of Anglesey’s Column (Tŵr Marcwis)
Climb 115 steps inside this 1817 column at Llanfairpwll for big views over the Menai Strait and Snowdonia, with woodland, a café and red squirrel habitat.
The column was built in 1817 for the 1st Marquess of Anglesey, who lost a leg leading the cavalry at Waterloo, and his bronze statue was added on top in 1860. Restored and reopened by the Anglesey Column Trust, it has a timber spiral staircase of 115 steps up to the viewing platform, with views over Anglesey, the Menai Strait and Yr Wyddfa.
It stands on a rocky outcrop in about four acres of woodland, which is home to red squirrels, so you may spot one if you’re lucky.
Good to know
Opening is limited (Tuesday mornings and weekends when we checked), so check before you go. There’s a café on site. Dogs on leads are welcome in the grounds and café but not up the column.