Anglesey's coastal landscape
Llanddwyn Island
The Anglesey coast has a relatively open undulating landscape. Impressive ancient sea cliffs dominate the north and north-west coastlines, while on the eastern side of Anglesey more modest limestone cliffs provide an interesting contrast.
The south-western coast is characterised by a series of rocky headlands and intervening sandy bays and dunes that enclose shallow marshes. Two tidal straits – the Menai Strait, and the Inland Sea – provide highly attractive more sheltered coastal landscapes. Woodland is sparse, most of it limited to along the Menai Strait and the east coasts. By virtue of their height, scale and sheer size the mountains of Snowdonia dominate the landscape, particularly along the south-west coast. This is a fantastic compliment to the softer more gently undulating landscape of the island.