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Bodlasan (cont) |
Set on a beautiful, peaceful headland on the northwest Anglesey coast, with a private road leading down to a quiet, unspoilt beach. Bodlasan House is large, comfortable and well appointed with superb all-round views to Snowdon, Holyhead Mountain and the sea. |
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| (above) The sweeping views over the surrounding countryside from Bodlasan. The Alaw Estuary and Snowdon (below left) and Holyhead Mountain (below right) can also be seen from the house. | ||
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| (below) The nearby beach - only 400yds away from Bodlasan. | ||
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 |  | (left) Llynnon Mill is the only working mill on Anglesey were you can still buy stone ground wholemeal flour made from 100% organic wheat, and the tea rooms offer traditional made Welsh teas and meals. |
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| (above) A small sandy bay close to Trearddur on the road to South Stack. | (above) A short drive away is Cemlyn Bay tidal lagoon and shingle ridge where rare Roseate Turns occasionally appear, BBC spring watch was filmed here in 2009. | |
 | (left) Bird watchers at South Stack get fabulous sightings of Guillemots, Razorbill's and Puffins raising their young. | |
This guide has been prepared to assist you in discovering the host of activities, events and attractions
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Bodlasan
to be enjoyed within a 20 mile radius (approx) of Bodlasan
INDEX
Adventure Activities
Adventure Sports
Ancient, Historic & Heritage
Antiques
Artists & Artisans
Beaches
Beauty Spots
Boat Trips
Books, New & Old
Cultural - Museums Theatres etc
Cycling
Family Activities
Family Attractions
Ferries
Field Sports
Fishing
Flying
Food & Drink
Gardens & Parks
Golf
Horse Riding
Interesting & Specialist Shops
Leisure Centres & Spas
Motor Sports
Tourist Information Centres
Villages Towns & Markets
Walking & Bird Watching
Watersports
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| Adventure Activities | ||
| Book a day trip to Dublin in Ireland. | Holyhead on Holy Island Travel in style on the Stena HSS fast craft. | More Info |
| The Beacon Indoor Climbing Centre | Ceunant, Caernarfon between Bethel and Llanwnda North Wales' most popular indoor climbing centre. | More Info |
| Adventure Sports | ||
| Anglesey Adventures Mountain Scrambling | Porth y Felin, Holyhead Adventure and climbing skill courses. | More Info |
| Anglesey Outdoors Adventure & Activity Centre | Holyhead between Treaddur Bay and Holyhead A centre offering educational and adventure activities. | More Info |
| Rock and Sea Adventures | Moelfre between Amlwch and Benlech The company is managed by Olly Sanders a highly experienced and respected expedition explorer. | More Info |
| Ancient, Historic & Heritage | ||
| Howell Water Mill | Llanddeusant between One of only two surviving water mills on Anglesey. | More Info |
| Swtan Folk Museum | Church Bay between Carmel Head and Holyhead The last thatched cottage on Anglesey. | More Info |
| Plas Newydd, Llanedwen (NT) | Llanedwen between Llanfairpwll and Dwyran A waterside country house and gardens. | More Info |
| The Marques of Anglesey's Column | Llanfairpwll between Menai Bridge and Brynsiencyn A column erected to commemorate the life of Henry William Paget Earl of Uxbridge and 1st Marques of Anglesey. | More Info |
| Lord Nelson Monument | Llanfairpwll between Mmenai Bridge and Pentre-Berw A memorial to Lord Nelson erected in 1873 sculpted by Clarence Paget. | More Info |
| Caer y Twr Hill fort | Holyhead near the summit of Holyhead mountain The site at Caer y Twr contain remains of an ancient hill fort. | More Info |
| Ty Newydd Burial Chamber | Rhosneigr between Valley and Aberffraw Probably the remains of a small passage grave originally covered by a stone cairn. | More Info |
| Barclodiad Y Gawres Passage Grave | Cable Bay, Aberffraw between Menai Bridge and Pentr - Berw An important Neolithic burial site. | More Info |
| Holyhead Maritime Museum | Beach Road, Holyhead at the end of the A55 The museum is housed in the oldest lifeboat station in Wales | More Info |
| Din Lligwy Burial Chamber | Moelfre between Amlwch and Benllech An important 3rd C burial chamber. | More Info |
| Llynnon Mill | Llanddeusant between Llannerch y Medd and Llanfaerthlu The only working windmill In Wales. | More Info |
| Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones | Penrhos between Amlwch and Moelfre A pair of standing stones almost 3 metres high probably from the bronze age and formed part of a larger monument. | More Info |
| Capel Lligwy | Moelfre between Llanwenllwyfo and Llanallgo Ruins of a 12th C - 14th C centwy chapel | More Info |
| Point Lynas Lighthouse | Point Lynas between Amlwch and Moelfre The first light to shine from Lynas was in 1779. | More Info |
| Caer Gybi Roman Fortlet | Holyhead Probably originally 3rd or 4th C a base for a small naval unit | More Info |
| Genealogy | Anglesey Record Office, Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Trefor Research your Welsh surname and ancestry in Anglesey. | More Info |
| Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon) | Caernarfon between Bethel and Llanwnda One of the great little steam railways of Wales. | More Info |
| Holyhead Breakwater | Holyhead A 19th C one and a half mile long breakwater. | More Info |
| Caernarfon Castle | Caernarfon between Porthmadog and Bangor Architecturally one of the most impressive Welsh castles. | More Info |
| Ty Mawr Hut Group. | Holy Island Ten ancient stone built hut circles | More Info |
| Captain Skinner's Monument | Holyhead, Holy Island A monument to a man held in high regard by the people of Holyhead. | More Info |
| Menai Heritage Experience | Menai Bridge between Beaumaris and Llanfairpwllgwyngyll Learn about the amazing historical feats of engineering of the two bridges spanning the Menai Straits. | More Info |
| Antiques | ||
| Ann Evans Antiques | Holyhead Antique furniture | More Info |
| The Emporium | Caernarfon between Bangor and Pothmadog Antiques including Dutch oak, mirrors, clocks, dress & furniture agency,collectables & gifts. | More Info |
| Gwynfair Antiques | Holyhead, Holy Island General antiques | More Info |
| Bookaholic Books and Ephemera | Bodorgan between Malltraeth and Llanfaelog A small business specialising in second hand and antiquarian books | More Info |
| West Coast Antiques | Caernarfon between Bethel and Llandwrog A vast range of antiques and much more. | More Info |
| Artists & Artisans | ||
| Alan Redfern Painter | Brynsiecyn between Menai Bridge and Newborough Allan's main focus is landscape both natural and man made. | More Info |
| Brian Entwistle Marine Artist | Rhosneigr between Cymyran Bay and Porth Trecastell Most of Brian's work has a marine theme or historical reconstruction such as sail or steam. | More Info |
| Mike Scott Wood Turner | Tan y Efail, Llanddeusant between Llanrhuddiad and Llannerch y Medd Mike makes bowls, large vessels, small sculptural objects mostly on the lathe but also carved, textured and scorched. | More Info |
| Keith Andrew Llanerch y med Studio | Llanerchymedd between Amlwch and Llangefni Keith produces etchings, paintings and limited edition prints. | More Info |
| Andrew Southall Painter | Garewen between Pentre Berw and Llangaffo Allen's work is based on Welsh stimuli such as landscapes and seascapes, structures, legends and people. | More Info |
| Sculpture of Dic Evans | Beside the lifeboat station at Moelfre between Llanallgo and Penysarn. A fine bronze sculpture of Dic Evans a local lifeboat man. | More Info |
| Anwen Roberts Painter | Bumwerth, Trearddur Bay between Porth y Post and Four Mile Bridge, Holyhead Anwen works mostly in acrylics. | More Info |
| Anglesey Craft Guild | Melin Llynon Mill, Llanddeusant between Llanrhyddiad and Llanfachraeth Locally made crafts displayed in the old granary. | More Info |
| Rosalind Davies | Tan yr Efail, Landdeusant between Bodedern and Llanrhuddlad Artistic forms created from Irish bog oak. | More Info |
| Tyddyn Mon | Hendy, Bryn Refail, Dulas between Moelfre and Amlwch. Sculptures along a series of footpaths on a working farm. Visitors are welcome to explore. | More Info |
| Beaches | ||
| Traeth Bychan Beach | Traeth Bychan between Moelfre & Benllech A small popular sandy beach. An ideal location to get away from it all. No facilities so take a picnic. | More Info |
| Trearddur Bay | Trearddur Bay between Holyhead and Rhosneigr One of Anglesey's premier beaches and winner of a 'Blue Flag award. | More Info |
| Rhosneigr | Rhosneigr between Holyhead and Aberffraw A sandy beach with few rocks, popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers. | More Info |
| Rhoscolyn Beach | Holy Island between Llanfair yn Neubwll and Plas Cymyran A secluded, pretty, sandy beach. | More Info |
| Aberffraw Dunes | Aberffraw between Rhosneigr and Newborough Sand dunes and a beautiful shoreline on a private estate but there are no access restrictions. | More Info |
| Benllech Beach | Benllech between Moelfre and Traeth Coch Awarded 'Blue Flag' status since 2004 this spacious sandy beach has ice-cream parlours close by. | More Info |
| Llanddwyn and Island | Llanddwyn beach between Newborough and Dwyran This 'Blue Flag' awarded soft sandy beach has clear blue water and truly spectacular sea views. | More Info |
| Newborough Beach | Newborough between Dwyran and Malltreath Newborough beach has a 'Blue Flag' award for its miles of spacious golden sand and sand dunes. | More Info |
| Llanddwyn Island | Llanddwyn Island between Newborough and Dwyran The island has several beautiful coves, superb views and fascinating rock formations. | More Info |
| Porth Swtan/Church Bay | Church Bay between Cemaes and Valley A small sand and pebble beach edged with rocks named after the nearby Llanrhuddlad church. | More Info |
| Abberffraw Beach | Abberffraw Beach between Trecastell and Malltreath. One of Anglesey's largest and most beautiful beaches. | More Info |
| Treaddur Bay Beach | Treaddur Bay between Porth Dafarch and Llanfair yn Neubwll on Holyhead Winner of the Blue Flag Award. | More Info |
| Church Bay | Llanrhuddlad between Carmel Head and Holyhead. So called because of the nearby Llanrhuddlad Church. | More Info |
| Benllech Beach | Benllech between Cemaes Bay and Red Wharf Bay Winner of the European Blue Flag Award since 2004 | More Info |
| Red Wharf Bay Beach | Red Wharf Bay between Benllech and Black Point Winner of a seaside award since 20004. | More Info |
| Lligwy Beach | Lligwy Beach near Dulas between Amlwch and Llanallgo Winner of a seaside award since 2006 | More Info |
| Foryd Bay | Foryd Bay between Caernarfon and Abermenai Point A large tidal bay perfect for intermediate surfers. | More Info |
| Porth Dafarch Beach | Porth Dafarch between Holyhead and Four Mile Bridge This 'Blue Flag', sandy beach nestles below a beautiful rugged headland. It is well sheltered. | More Info |
| Beauty Spots | ||
| Breakwater Country Park | Holyhead beside the town and port. Formerly a quarry now a haven for wildlife. | More Info |
| Boat Trips | ||
| Zealand Anglesey Boat Charter | West Coast of Anglesey A luxurious modern highbred power cruiser for short trips or extended cruises | More Info |
| Lleyn Peninsula Boat Trips organised by the National Trust | Llanfairpwll between Menai Bridge and Brynsiencyn Leave from the jetty in front of Plas Newydd and cruise down the Menai Striat | More Info |
| Books, New & Old | ||
| Palas Print | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog 7b Palace Street | More Info |
| The Works | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog 11 Pool Street | More Info |
| Awen | Menai Bridge Warwick House 10 bridge street | More Info |
| Cultural - Museums Theatres etc | ||
| Wales Harp Festival | Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias Music centre, Caernarfon between Bangor anbd Porthmadog 2nd Wales International Harp Festival | More Info |
| Oriel Kyffin Williams (in Oriel Ynys Mon) | Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Bodfordd An exhibition of Kyffin Williams' work. | More Info |
| The Galeri Theatre | Caernarfon between Capel y Craig and Penygroes An exciting venue including theatre, cinema, art space and café bar. | More Info |
| Canolfan Ucheldre Centre | Millbank, Holyhead A community endeavour to provide North Wales with a centre for arts, events, exhibition, films and community activities. | More Info |
| Oriel Ynys Mon | Between Llangefni and Llanerchymedd Anglesey's premier purpose built museum and art gallery. | More Info |
| Cycling | ||
| Beics Menai Cycles - Bicycle Hire | Aberffraw between Rhosneigre and Newborough Hire includes bike, helmet, emergency kit and a lock and key. Mountain bikes have from 5 - 21 speed gears, | More Info |
| National Cycle Route Lon Las Cymru (North) | Holyhead on the west of Anglesey at the end of the A5 Holyhead to Builth Wells using minor roads, railway paths, forestry track and ancient coach roads. | More Info |
| Family Activities | ||
| The Play House | Parc Cefni, Llangefni between Llangristrolus and Pentraeth Indoor play activities. | More Info |
| Parc Henblas Park | between Cerrigceinwon and Bodorgan Entertainment for all the family whatever the weather. | More Info |
| Family Attractions | ||
| Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon) | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog A unique narrow gauge railway running 12 miles from Caernarvon to Rhyd Ddu village. | More Info |
| The Great Strait Raft Run | Y Felinheli between Caernarfon and Bangor The raft race starts at Felinheli and finishes at Menai Bridge | More Info |
| Anglesey County Show | Gwalchmai between Valley and Llanfarpwllgwyngyll Exhibitions, displays, competitions, animals, pets, crafts, horticulture, falconry, food & much more | More Info |
| Moelfre Lifeboat Open Day | Moelfre between Brynrefail & Benllech A fun packed fund raising day with crafts, food, entertainment, demonstrations, music & lots more. | More Info |
| Anglesey Sea Zoo | Brynseincyn between Menai Bridge and Dwyran Wales' largest marine aquarium. | More Info |
| Model Village and Gardens | Newborough between Dwyran and Hermon A model village in a landscaped garden with water features. | More Info |
| The Cambrian Steam Train | Machynlleth between Dolgellau and Aberystwyth The line of legends from Machynlleth to Porthmadog and Pwllheli. | More Info |
| Explorer Pass | Caernarfon Castle between Bangor and Penygroes Invest in an 'Explorer Pass' and save money on more than one attraction. | More Info |
| Ferries | ||
| Irish Ferries.com | Holyhead North West of Anglesey Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin | More Info |
| Stena Line Ferries | Holyhead North West of Anglesey Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin or Dun Laoghaire in Ireland | More Info |
| Field Sports | ||
| Anglesey Shooting Sports | Bodedern, Holyhead Hunting, shooting and fishing at this family run sporting estate. | More Info |
| Fishing | ||
| Shore Fishing at Dinas Dinlle | Dinas Dinlle between Caernarfon and Aberdesach Bass, codling, flounder and smoothhound on high or low tide. Good storm beach in w & sw winds. | More Info |
| Shore Fishing Aberdesach Beach | Aberdesach Beach between Dinas Dinlle and Trefor Long & standard casting at low tide for coalfish, whiting, flounder and dab. | More Info |
| Flying | ||
| Caernarfon Airworld | Caernarfon between Seion and Bont Newydd An interactive air museum offering pleasure flights. | More Info |
| Mona Flying Club | Mona Airfield, Gwalchmai Mona Flying Club meets on the RAF base evenings and weekends. | More Info |
| Food & Drink | ||
| The Lobster Pot Restaurant | Church Bay between Llanfaethlu and Llanfwrog A renowned sea food restaurant with a homely atmosphere. | More Info |
| Old Boat House | Red Wharf Bay between Benllech and Menai Bridge A family run restaurant with a seafood menu. | More Info |
| The White Eagle | Rhoscolyn between Trearddur Bay and Cymyran Bay A pub with attitude serving outstanding food, beer and wine. | More Info |
| The Bull Hotel | Llangefni between Pentraeth and Llangristrolus Set in an area of outstanding beauty. | More Info |
| Farm Shop and Pick Your Own | Farm Shop between Llanfair PG and Brynsiencyn Home grown food produced to the highest standards straight from the farm. | More Info |
| Sandy's Bar and Bistro | Rhosneigr between Cymyran Bay and Porth Castell A contemporary bar with a great atmosphere. | More Info |
| Halen Mon Sea Salt | Brynsiencyn between Dwran and Brittania Bridge 'Salt is a basic necessity of life, Halen Mon is a basic necessity for food lovers.' | More Info |
| Stafford House Fine Dining Cafe Wine Bar & Bistro | Menai Bridge between Bangor and Llangefni Fine world foods & wines, continental atmosphere & caterers with style. Eat in or take away. | More Info |
| The Black Boy Inn | Caernarfon between Bethel and Bontnewydd A listed building circa 1522 within the historic town walls of Caernarfon. | More Info |
| Sullivans of Rhosneigr | Rhosneiger between Plas Cymyran and Porth Trecastell A café/wine bar & restaurant which caters for all tastes. | More Info |
| Anglesey Oyster & Welsh Produce Festival | Trearddur Bay Hotel, Treaddur Bay between Holyhead and Four Mile Bridge Meet food & drink producers, watch cookery demonstrations, competitions and food tasting. | More Info |
| Hotel Cymran Restaurant | Llanfair between Caergeiliog and Plas Cymyran A stylish restaurant open for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. | More Info |
| Gardens & Parks | ||
| Bryn Seiri Garden | Talwrn between Llangefni and Pentraeth A relaxed colourful cottage garden open for charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme NGS. | More Info |
| Cae Newydd | Rhosgoch between Llanfechfell and Rhosybol A new garden blending with landscape open for charity as part of the Nat' Garden Scheme NGS | More Info |
| Plas Newydd Country House & Garden NT | Llanfairpwll between Menai and Brynsiencyn Beautiful gardens with walks, arboretum, Italianate Terrace and wonderful views across the Strait | More Info |
| Crug Farm Walled Gardens | Griffiths' Crossing, Caerarfon between Bangor and Portmadog 18th C walled gardens in the grounds of a country house & nursery for rare species. | More Info |
| Golf | ||
| Anglesey Golf Club | Rhosneigr between Aberffraw and Valley. Set among sand dunes and heath land in Rhosneigr. | More Info |
| Holyhead Golf Club | Trearddur Bay on the west coast of Holyhead. A challenging 18 hole heathland championship course with some of the best greens to be found. | More Info |
| The Beach Golf Course | Trearddur Bay off the B4545 on the west coast of Holyhead A 9 hole, par 28, pay and play golf course suitable for players of all abilities. | More Info |
| Tyddyn Mawr Golf Club | Llanrug between Caernarfon and Brynrefail A 9 hole undulating parkland course. | More Info |
| Horse Riding | ||
| Snowdonia Riding Stables | Waunfawr Between Caernarfon and Salem See Snowdonia from the saddle. | More Info |
| Tal y Foel Riding Centre | Dwyran between Menai Bridge and Newborough The centre offers a variety of activities and instruction. | More Info |
| Tyn Morfa Riding Centre | Rhosneigr between Aberffraw and Holyhead One of North Wales' oldest riding establishments. | More Info |
| Porth y Post Riding Stables | Trearddur on the west coast of Holyhead Tuition for all abilities, cross country facilities and holiday livery facilities available. | More Info |
| Interesting & Specialist Shops | ||
| Menai Marine | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Inigo Jones Slate Works | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog Originally makers of school writing slates in 1861 now many products made from natural Welsh slate. | More Info |
| North Wales Angling | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog Fishing tackle, accessories, bait, permits & licences. | More Info |
| Leisure Centres & Spas | ||
| Llangefni Leisure Centre | Llangefni between Menai Bridge and Bodffordd A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Holyhead Leisure Centre | Holyhead A multi activity centre. | More Info |
| Motor Sports | ||
| Redline Indoor Karting | Caernarfon between Bethel and Llanwnda One of the UK's fastest growing adrenaline sports in the world suited to all ages. | More Info |
| Anglesey Go Kart Racing | Bryngoleu between Caergeiliog and Gwalchmai A wonderful day out for all ages in all weathers. Go for a spin or take part in a Grand Prix. | More Info |
| Riders Edge | Builth Wells between Llanwrtyd and Llandrindod Wells Learn to ride or improve on motor bike courses designed & developed by Harley-Davidson. | More Info |
| Anglesey Circuit Performance Driving Centre | Ty croes between Aberffraw and Rhosneigr The new Anglesey circuit is one of the most exciting and significant developments in British motor sport. | More Info |
| Tourist Information Centres | ||
| Caernarfon Tourist Information Centres | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog Information on events, attractions, transport timetables, walks, cycle paths, fishing and more. | More Info |
| Villages Towns & Markets | ||
| Caernarfon | Caernarfon between Bangor and Porthmadog Caernarfon has a large castle and some remaining town walls. | More Info |
| Walking & Bird Watching | ||
| RSPB Volunteering Opportunities | RSPB Valley Lakes Assist the work programme at Wetland reserve Valley Lakes | More Info |
| The Mill Trail | Howell Mill, Llanddeusant between Llannerch-y- Med and Llanfaethlu An hour and a half countryside walk from Howell Mill to Llynon Mill passing beside a wind farm. | More Info |
| Anglesey Walking Festival | Anglesey Guided walks most of which are coastal with stunning scenery, flora, fauna, geology, birds & more. | More Info |
| Llyn Coastal Path | Caernarfon between Bangor and Dinas Dinelle 84 miles of diverse landscapes - open countryside, harbours, cliffs, beaches, heath & seascapes | More Info |
| Walk Holyhead to Porth Trwyn (Llanfaethlu) 12miles | Holyhead at the end of the A5 Attractive low lying route divided by the unsafe Alaw Estuary and involves a bus ride to complete. | More Info |
| Maltreath Marsh | Newborough between Dwyran and Hermon A large estuary salt marsh with shallow lagoon. | More Info |
| Anglesey Coastal Path | Holyhead Island at the end of the A5 123 mile path in an Area of Outstanding Beauty which very nearly makes a complete loop. | More Info |
| Lleyn Coast Path | Caernarfon between Bangor and Llandwrog 84 miles of diverse landscapes including coves, cliffs, harbours, countryside, hills and heathland. | More Info |
| RSPB Volunteering Opportunities | RSPB Malltraeth between Hermon and Newborough Assist the work programme on the Wetland Reserve Malltraeth | More Info |
| Bodafon Mountain | Bodafon between Brynrefail and Moelfre Bodafon Mountain is actually a hill but it is the highest point on Anglesey. | More Info |
| RSPB Volunteer Work South Stack | South Stack, Holyhead These roles are particularly suited to volunteers who would enjoy talking to visitors. | More Info |
| RSPB Volunteering Opportunity | South Stack between Holyhead Mount and Porthdafarch Would you like to be a 'Guided Walks Leader'? | More Info |
| Anglesey Coastal Path | Holyhead on the east coast at the end of the A5 The path follows 123 miles of the Anglesey coast very nearly making a complete loop. | More Info |
| Walk from Newborogh around Llanddwyn Island | Newborough between Aberffraw and Dwyran A circular walk of about 5 miles. There are glorious beaches on route and wonderful views. | More Info |
| Watersports | ||
| Anglesey Divers | Holyhead take the second exit off the Holyhead roundabout, drive for quarter of a mile. The only BSAC 'Centre of Excellence' in Wales and holds the PADI 'Certificate of Recognition for Excellence'. | More Info |
| Plas Menai National Watersports Centre | Plas Menai between Bethel and Llanwnda A comprehensive range of watersports courses for all. | More Info |
| Sea Kayaking UK | Newry Beach Road, Holyhead at the end of the A55 Sea kayaking courses based at Anglesey. | More Info |
| Arfon Swimming pool. | Ffordd Bethel between Caernarfon and Bethel 2 swimming pools. | More Info |