Section 3 of 12, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Cemaes to Amlwch
7.7 miles (12.4 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 370 935. Finish: SH 444 933. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 483 m of climbing and 464 m of descent; highest point 73 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cemaes.
- Bus stops
- Cemaes Post Office, 160 m from the start. Directions SH 371 934Coffee Pot, 160 m from the start. Directions SH 371 934Cemaes Surgery, 380 m from the start. Directions SH 370 931
- Car parks
- Car park, 180 m from the start. Directions SH 369 936Cemaes main carpark (free), 180 m from the start. Directions SH 370 934Car park, 190 m from the start. Directions SH 371 933
Getting back
The section finishes at Amlwch. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Recreation Grounds, 410 m from the finish. Directions SH 443 929Amlwch Library, 440 m from the finish. Directions SH 441 929Lon Wen, 520 m from the finish. Directions SH 449 931
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: grass 23%, paved or flagged 16%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 21 kissing gates, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 60 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 2.5 miles in.
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