Section 4 of 12, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Amlwch to Moelfre
12.4 miles (20 km). About 5 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 444 933. Finish: SH 512 863. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 554 m of climbing and 572 m of descent; highest point 95 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Amlwch.
- Bus stops
- Recreation Grounds, 410 m from the start. Directions SH 443 929Amlwch Library, 440 m from the start. Directions SH 441 929Lon Wen, 520 m from the start. Directions SH 449 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SH 441 932Car park (pay), 360 m from the start. Directions SH 442 930Car park (free), 420 m from the start. Directions SH 443 929
Getting back
The section finishes at Moelfre. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Moelfre Bus Station, 130 m from the finish. Directions SH 511 862
Planning the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
- Planning the whole trail: visitanglesey.co.uk.
- The guidebook: Isle of Anglesey (Wales Coast Path official guide) (Northern Eye Books).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 18%; the rest (75%) isn't recorded.
About 18% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 39 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 78 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 4.9 miles in.
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