Further information on this walk

History and interest

• Cemaes is a charming fishing port and tourist resort with a rich and fascinating history. There is a Heritage Centre for those who would like to learn more.
• The ruined Winding Gear was used to transport quarried quartzite down to the brickworks on the beach at Porth Wen.
• The ruins of a lookout tower on Llanlleiana Head mark the northernmost tip of Wales and of the Isle of Anglesey. It was built by a Captain Pristan to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VII in 1902.
• Llanbadrig Church is dedicated to St Patrick after he was reputedly shipwrecked at Middle Mouse Island, just off the coast here, and sheltered in a caveat Porth Padrig. It is the oldest surviving church in Anglesey with origins dating back to 440AD and was refurbished in the19th century by Lord Stanley of Alderley.

Wildlife

Common seals may be seen basking on the rocks, and porpoises spotted out to sea. Choughs and peregrine falcons' nest on the cliffs here. Seabirds such as kittiwake, fulmar and guillemot might also be seen. In spring and early summer there is a profusion of colourful clifftop wildflowers.

Public transport

Cemaes is well served by buses. Services 31, 60, 61 and 62 all stop here.

Refreshments

Cemaes has a pub, cafés, restaurants and shops. The Heritage Centre has a café.