Benllech
The award winning main beach at Benllech is a long stretch of rich golden sands, backed by cliffs.

The name Benllech may have originated from the Welsh words 'pen' and 'llech' meaning 'head' and 'rock' - a reference to the sedimentary wave-cut platforms to the north. Benllech is a prime spot for long seaside walks where you can find unusual beach flowers. There is also a cliff path, from Benllech Isaf to the neighbouring village of Moelfre.

A short walk around the headland at low tide brings you to Red Wharf Bay, where a small settlement looks out on a vast beach measuring 10 sq miles / 25.9 sq km at low tide. Here, there are excellent opportunities for bird watching, with waders and wildfowl in residence all year.

In winter, walk through the woodland en route to Pentraeth, looking out for the elusive Woodcock..Alternatively, head north from Benllech to Traeth Bychan, a water sports centre with a slipway for launching boats. For a map of Benllech, see the link below

Moelfre
Moelfre is an attractive small coastal village, surrounded by a collection of important heritage sites.

There are some fine beaches nearby, accessible from the village by cliff paths: Traeth Bychan to the south and Traeth Lligwy to the north.

The offshore rocks around Moelfre are dangerous and have caused several shipwrecks. On the coastal path to the north of the village stands a monument to 400 souls lost aboard the Royal Charter, sunk in local waters en route from Australia to Liverpool in 1859. Lifeboat and shipwreck displays and memorabilia can be seen at Moelfre's Seawatch Centre.

Some of the victims of the Royal Charter are buried in Llanallgo churchyard, just outside the village. The Reverend Stephen Hughes reputedly wrote 1,000 letters to the victims' family and friends. In a field 2 miles north of the church on the A5025 is a distinctive pillar monument to the Morris brothers, who were renowned Welsh 18th century letter writers and academics.

Moelfre also has two important heritage sites in its vicinity. To the west is the Neolithic Din Lligwy burial chamber, dating back to the end of the 3rd century. Nearby lie the remains of a Roman age settlement, the Din Lligwy Hut Group and the 12th century Lligwy chapel. The chapel building, now roofless, was originally built in the 12th century, but the upper parts of the walls were reconstructed in the 14th century and a small underground crypt added in the 16th century.

The RNLI lifeboat station at Moelfre holds open days in July and August (tel: 01248 410367).

Circular Walks
A series of 8 leaflets detail 14 way-marked circular walks that follow the trail of Celtic saints, after whom they are named, and begin from 10 different points on the island. The walks combine Anglesey's wonderful scenery with many of its historic and prehistoric sites. They are carefully graded, to ensure that the right level can be chosen, and the leaflets feature details of all public facilities and amenities along the way. Please click here to view the leaflets online, alternatively they are also available in printed format from the island's Tourist Information Centres or by calling Menter Môn on 01248 752450.

For a circular walks at Moelfre: St Cadog and St Gallgo click here

Weblinks
Here are some links to further information about some of the many facilities on offer in the area:-