Section 9 of 12, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Newborough to Aberffraw
11.9 miles (19.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SH 429 650. Finish: SH 355 688. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 133 m of climbing and 138 m of descent; highest point 56 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Newborough.
- Bus stops
- Pen-lon Roundabout, 70 m from the start. Directions SH 429 650Bus stop, 260 m from the start. Directions SH 431 651
- Car parks
- Car park, 110 m from the start. Directions SH 430 650Llyn Rhos Ddu (free), 390 m from the start. Directions SH 426 647Tywyn Niwbwrch, 670 m from the start. Directions SH 431 643
Getting back
The section finishes at Aberffraw. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Post Office, 140 m from the finish. Directions SH 354 689Prince Llewelyn, 400 m from the finish. Directions SH 354 691
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 31%, earth, rock and mud 15%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 21% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 8 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 50 m in a kilometre (1 in 20), starting 8.3 miles in.
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