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The island of Anglesey, at 676 square kilometres (261 sq mi), is the largest in Wales and the Irish Sea, and the seventh largest in Britain. The northern and eastern coasts of the island are rugged, and the southern and western coasts are generally gentler; the interior is gently undulating.
- Anglesey is the largest Welsh island coming in at 276 square miles. It’s the fifth-largest island in Britain, in fact. You’ll find Ynys Mon – as it’s known in Welsh – located off the northwest coast of the Welsh mainland, separated by the beautiful body of water known as the Menai Strait.
- We have two rather spectacular bridges to boast about. Firstly, there’s the Menai Suspension Bridge which was built in 1826 and pioneered by Thomas Telford.
- The Easy Care breed of sheep was first bred on Anglesey in the 1960s by farmer Iolo Owen. The breed was relatively revolutionary – hardy easily herded and their wool is shed naturally in the warmer summer months.
- Perhaps one of the lesser-known facts about Anglesey is that it has it’s very own ‘Marble Arch’! Admiralty Arch, located in the docks of Holyhead, marks the end of the A5 road that runs right through to this point from the Marble Arch in London.
6 days ago · Isle of Anglesey, county, northwestern Wales, separated from the North Wales mainland by the Menai Strait. The county encompasses Anglesey island—the largest island in England and Wales, with an area of 261 square miles (676 square km)—and Holy Island, adjoining just west of Anglesey.
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- The Menai Suspension Bridge. It’s unlikely you'll miss this Anglesey highlight, the Menai Suspension Bridge. You're highly likely to drive across it. Built by Thomas Telford and opened in 1826, it’s the first modern suspension bridge in the world and it connects the mainland to Menai Town - one of the five towns in Anglesey.
- Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. There are countless places worth visiting along the 140 mile/225km Anglesey Coast Path. It goes right round the island. The Friends of the Isle of Anglesey Coast Path website has handy maps and detailed descriptions of the path's 12 sections.
- Llanddwyn Island. This romantic outcrop extending from the mainland is one of the most picturesque locations in Wales. The ruined church was once home to Saint Dwynwen - the Welsh patron saint of lovers from the 5th century A.D.
- The Copper Kingdom. There are surprises around every corner in Anglesey, with one being The Copper Kingdom in Amlwch. It was once the largest copper mine in the world.
Anglesey, just off the coast of northwestern Wales, is the largest island off southern Great Britain at 276 sq mi. Well worth a stop when travelling between the UK and Ireland, and in its own right, Ynys Môn has a dramatic coastline, historical sights, and is a stronghold for the Welsh language.
A place of unparalleled beauty and amazing adventures, Anglesey is an historic island full of character. A place that inspires and appeals to all the senses. Discover a fantastic programme of festivals celebrating local food, music, culture and unique heritage.
We’re a small island with a big, boundless personality. A proper island too, not an offshoot of Wales, with our own strong identity, atmosphere, culture and community spirit. There are endless experiences here, far more than our size suggests.
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