Guest Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 we've just come back from a camping trip to a site just down the coast from Canaerfon and through the binoculars, I could see the most incredible looking stretches of beach on the south west coast of Anglesey. Stunning golden sands, it looked like The Hamptons! They looked glorious. I've been trying to find camp sites in the area but not had much luck so far, I usually look on ukcampsites.com. I don't suppose anyone knows of any good sites around there, near that beautiful stretch of beach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sorry, no I go to Angelsey lots, but we're so close there's not much point in camping On one of the island though that you can get to on Angelsey there is a little lightshouse - lovely Unless you've seen the film Halflight - which we did, before we went, and it was a little spooky, the film is about ghosts and it was set near and in the little lighthouse Clicky They did it up a bit though, as you would if Hollywood visit They put it back to normal though, they just wanted it to be stripey Hope you find somewhere! It'd be lovely Sorry, I wasn't much help was I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 We went to Anglesey every year as children as we had a static chalet/bungalow type affair in Red Wharf Bay which was beautiful. I dont know if that is the sort of area that you were looking for but here is a campsite that is in Red Wharf Bay ( I dont know it personally) http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/townlisting.asp?town=Red%20Wharf%20Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Coed Helen, Poet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 From where you were I'd say you were looking at Llanddwyn /Aberffraw/Rhosneigr. My Mum lives in this area. There is a big campsite at Rhosneigr - pass it lots but can't remember its name, but I can find out for you? Llanddwyn is beautiful - a wooded area and then lovely sandy beaches but the sand is very soft and difficult to walk in at times - especially if you want to walk to the tiny lighthouse and the National Trust cottages at the end of the penninsula called Llanddwyn Island. Aberffraw and Rhosneigr are both lovely places - cafes and shops at Rhosneigr. You will have some noise from RAF Valley as the training flights go directly overhead - Mon -Fri, starting at 8am - but it never bothers us. This is a good site to check out Anglesey http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/caravan_amp_camping-172.aspx This is the Rhosneigr site http://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/t_hen-212.aspx PM me if you would like more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 hiya lesley, thanks for that Just checked a map and it would have been around Newborough that I could see. We had the jets flying over us too, it didn't bother us to be honest. The beach over there looked so picture postcard it looked too good to be true! LOL Red wharf bay has been suggested to us which also seems to have nice beaches and I quite like the look of St David's Park camp site. Do you know much about the North East side? It's been suggested to us that it's more sheltered and so less windy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 We stopped at Llanfwrog on Anglesey but this was a long time ago! The beach is beautiful, Dh thinks it's at Penwryn Bay, opposite Holyhead. We stopped in my MIL's caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 We always stay over on the North East side just up the coast from Red Wharf Bay. We now have a tent so camp at a site called Dafarn Rhos which is right next to Lligwy beach. When i was younger my great uncle and auntie used to live on Anglesey in this area so i grew up going and when my mum was little she also used to go on holidays in this area(they used to caravan at Tyddyn Isaf which is a slightly longer walk to the beach) We love camping at the Dafarn Rhos site because its a 2 minute walk to the beach. This is easily the selling point of the site. So when you are waiting to wash up you get the view of the beach and the sea. The beach is lovely too, in the summer months dogs are only allowed on one side of the beach. The beach is a good size too but not massive like Red Wharf Bay. Also near Lligwy is Bodafon which is a hill type thing. We always enjoy walking up to the top and you can park 1/2 way up which is always good. The views are great from the top as long as its sunny! We always visit Moelfre and often walk from Lligwy to Moelfre as there is a lovely coastal path. Moelfre has 2 lifeboat stations(one in use and one old one) A trip to Ann's Pantry is always a must for us. Moelfre has a small stony beach and hasn't really changed at all over the years. Beaumaris is also lovely. We always go crabbing on the pier and wander around the shops. We always eat at the Pier Cafe on the front. I havn't been round Beaumaris castle for a while but it looks nice from the outside. I have been to Newborough once and thought it was lovely. It was very very windy when we went so we didn't stay as long as we planned. Here are two pictures the first one is the view from the top of the campsite(where the main toilets and washing up facilities are) The second one is the view from the beach so you can see the campsite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Link to campsite Hope this helps Poet, we were here nearly 9 years ago and now has more facilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 The eastern coast is less windy - but we prefer the wild and windy side, crashing sea and remote beaches. We love the solitude at the top of the island as well. If you go, don't forget to go to Anglesey Sea Salt ! We found a lovely farm shop last time, it had lots of preserves and honey......I'd have to look at the map to pinpoint it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 thanks for all the replies With having a camper van, we're a bit restricted to moving off site which is why we want to find somewhere near a beach. The site we stayed on this week was very windy and, with DH and I having to sleep in the awning, we were kept awake by the wind because the awning was flapping about a lot. Just mooching about here... http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/maplarge.asp?county=Isle%20of%20Anglesey I quite like the look of St David's Park, click on the yellow balloon just left of Beaumaris. It's a difficult decision. If it was just me and DH it would be easier but my mum is 76 and can't walk far so we have to consider her, bless her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 St Davids was where our Chalet/Bungalow was, the beach is Red Wharf Bay which is lovely. We went every holiday as children - happy memories. I went back a few years ago with my children and the beach is still lovely. I hope that is is a great holiday for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 well, it's booked, we tried to book 'ty hen' in rosneigr but couldn't get thru and no reply to voice mail or e-mail. So we're staying in Trearddur Bay instead. any tips on places to visit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 With a vehicle or without? Here's a place just a bit further up the coast - jams, honey and farm shop - good for ideas http://www.jams.co.uk/index.htm and there's Anglesy Sea Salt - they do tiny tubes of all their salts, great for hampers. http://www.seasalt.co.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=169 What sort of thing do you want to do? - lots of walking but I'm not sure how much you'd want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 How are you finding your campervan, Poet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've stayed at Dafarn Rhos too - Lligwy beach is just fabulous. We have also walked round the cliff walk to Moelfre. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 With a vehicle or without? Here's a place just a bit further up the coast - jams, honey and farm shop - good for ideas http://www.jams.co.uk/index.htm and there's Anglesy Sea Salt - they do tiny tubes of all their salts, great for hampers. http://www.seasalt.co.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=169 What sort of thing do you want to do? - lots of walking but I'm not sure how much you'd want to do. ian and molly are going in the van and me and mum are following in the car, so we will have a car to explore. love those ideas lesley, am up for anything that doesn't involve too much walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 some sort of boat trip woud be nice and wandering around harbours with nice shops....? mum and me adore crab so somewhere we can get a fresh crab sarnie would be heaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ....Beaumaris is also lovely. We always go crabbing on the pier and wander around the shops. We always eat at the Pier Cafe on the front. I havn't been round Beaumaris castle for a while but it looks nice from the outside. ... sounds good. do they have crab sarnies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 wow I havent been to anglesey for years, I used to love it there trying to remember back... *see the moths flying out of my ears * what about Plas Newedd (probably spelt wrong ) I remember that being lovely have fun cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 You should be able to get a crab sandwich in Beaumaris Poet. There is a good car park there as well, walk through the park to get to the shops.....Molly will have to walk around the edge of the park though. Shops, cafes, Beaumaris Gaol and the gentle walks around the park area alongside the Menai Straits - looking across to the mainland. Buy OS Landranger Map No.114 and I can PM you lots of places to visit. Drive up to South Stack lighthouse - park at the end and look at the lighthouse from there. There are about 300+ steps down the mountainside with wonderful views and a suspension bridge across to the lighthuse - but you'd need to feel energetic! Halfway back down the road is a cafe and there is a very short coastal walk to Ellin's Tower -an RSPB lookout where you can watch puffins through their binoculars and telescopes. Drive along the east coast Benllech, Red Wharf Bay, Moelfre. Drive to the top of the island Cemlyn and Cemaes Bay. There is a Mill in the centre of the island - with a cafe and craft shop.....and another just outside Holyhead which also has an art gallery........ You are going for a whole year aren't you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
