A perfect weekend on Anglesey/ Ynys Môn

Begin your weekend on the south coast of Anglesey with a visit to Halen Môn in Brynsiencyn, where we make our sea salt using the waters of the Menai Strait.

If you’ve ever wondered how seawater becomes the white flakes on your kitchen table, join one of our guided tours of the Saltcote. You’ll hear the story of how Halen Môn began, see behind the scenes and finish with a tutored sea salt tasting.

Allow around an hour for your visit, and leave a little extra time afterwards to browse the shop or sit down with a coffee at Tide / Llanw, our outdoor café overlooking the sensationally beautiful Strait.

If you really want to ease yourself into island life, you could also book one of our outdoor Wild Môn Seaweed Baths and enjoy a flat white whilst soaking in the view and all the goodness of our organic seaweed.

Stop at local farm shop Hooton’s for the best jacket potato on the island, or pack a picnic and take it to….

From Halen Môn, drive west towards Newborough, one of the most beautiful beaches on Anglesey. The road through Newborough Forest eventually opens out onto an enormous sweep of sand, with views across the water towards the mountains of Eryri.

Walk along Newborough Beach towards Ynys Llanddwyn, the small tidal island at the end of the beach. Llanddwyn is closely associated with Santes Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and is home to the ruins of St Dwynwen’s Church, old pilots’ cottages and the distinctive Tŵr Mawr lighthouse.

The walk is especially beautiful later in the afternoon, when the light begins to soften over the mountains. Just remember that Llanddwyn is tidal, so check the tide before setting off and leave plenty of time for the walk back.

If you have time, head to Sawna Bach a little further along the coast before dinner. A lovely sauna popular with locals, found on the beautiful Porth Tyn Tywyn. It's most especially lovely at sunset and rewards those who brave a dip with spectacular light.

Start your second morning in Menai Bridge, or Porthaethwy in Welsh. The town sits right beside the Menai Strait and takes its English name from one of Anglesey’s most famous landmarks: Thomas Telford’s Menai Suspension Bridge.

Opened in 1826, the bridge remains one of the great sights of North Wales. Rather than simply driving across it, take the time to walk over the bridge.

From the pedestrian walkway you can look down over the fast-moving waters of the Strait, back towards Anglesey and across towards the mountains of Eryri. There’s a lovely route too around church island on the outskirts of the town - accessible with prams and wheelchairs and with very pretty views.

Next, drive along the coast towards Beaumaris. It’s one of Anglesey’s most picturesque towns, with colourful houses, Georgian streets and views across the Strait towards the mountains.

Walk along the seafront, head out onto the pier and wander through the town’s little streets and independent shops. If history is your thing, you can also visit Beaumaris Castle, part of the UNESCO-listed castles and town walls of King Edward in Gwynedd.

This is also a good place to stop for lunch. Find a café, pub or restaurant, order something local and don’t rush. Finish with a Halen Môn salted caramel ice cream from Red Boat ice cream parlour.

From Beaumaris, you could continue around the eastern side of the island towards Penmon Point, stopping to take in the view towards Puffin Island and the Great Orme.

Alternatively, head north towards Red Wharf Bay for another memorable coastal walk. At low tide, the bay seems to stretch forever. If you have time, enjoy a pint in the Tavern on the Bay, with a spectacular view, and start planning when you can come back!