Isle of Anglesey Festival of Walks 2012

Welcome to the Isle of Anglesey Festival of Walks 2012. This year marks the official opening of the All-Wales Coast Path. This festival invites you to explore a very special part of it: the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. From June 2nd to the 17th you can walk, see and learn about the beautiful island of Anglesey with its many myths and legends. Visit quaint coastal and rural villages with their tales of shipwrecks, cannibalism, smugglers and ghosts and explore the island’s industrial heritage on the Parys Copper Mountain and Amlwch Port bus tour. Walk the Belgium Promenade in Menai Bridge, and further inland see the variety of wildlife and wetlands of the local Nature Reserves.

The 2012 festival showcases Anglesey’s fabulous coastal path and includes more family friendly events, walks accessible to all and an exciting programme for schools. In addition to this will be a romantic “speed dating” event and coastal walk, a special evening with ‘Thomas Telford’ and a bus tour exploring and tasting local produce on the Anglesey Produce Day.

All our walks are guided by experienced, informative guides who will ensure your enjoyment during the festival.

Menter Môn, as the organisers, are continuing our close working relationship with the Countryside Council for Wales, the statutory adviser to the Government on sustainable natural beauty, outdoor enjoyment, access and conservation and are part funding this event. The Ramblers Association (Ynys Môn Group) are also assisting us in addition to the Anglesey Coastal Path Team, North Wales Wildlife Trust, National Trust, Countryside Officers of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Outdoor Partnership and GeoMôn. GeoMôn is now a member of the prestigious European Network of which there are 33 members in Europe and is also a Global Geopark (UNESCO). GeoMôn is grateful to the walking festival for combining their activities as part of the European Geopark week.

The All-Wales Coast Path will be officially opened on May 5th at events across Wales. Be one of the first to enjoy it as part of this year’s Anglesey Walking Festival.

Walks will start promptly at the indicated start times. Walkers must report to the walk leader no later than 15 minutes before the start time