Further information on this walk

History and interest

• Porth Llaneilian is a charming, sheltered sand-and-shingle cove, ideal for sailing, kayaking and diving.
• The current Point Lynas Lighthouse was built in 1835 and replaced an earlier tower built in 1779 located 300m further south. The light was electrified in 1952 and became fully automated in 1989. The Telegraph Station was moved here in 1879 from its site further up the hill.
• Tyllau Duon (meaning Black Holes) is the site of a former slate quarry. Work-faces, an access track, and a flight of steps cut into the cliff giving access from the sea, can still just be made out.
• Coed Avens is a relatively new area of woodland planted with a variety of native trees providing a diverse habitat.
• The Old Telegraph Station marks the highest point of this walk and is now a private home. Built in 1841 it was one of 12 such stations on the North Wales coast.
• Mynydd Eilian, just a short detour to the south-west, is the second-highest peak on the Isle of Anglesey at 177m. Mynydd Bodafon is 1m higher. Holyhead Mountain - located on Holy Island - is the highest point in the County of Anglesey at 220m.

Wildlife

Grey seals are a common sight in the bay, while dolphins or porpoises can often be spotted out at sea off the headland.

The low clifftops and promontories are good places to see chough and ravens, while oystercatchers and other wading birds can be seen along the shoreline.

Public transport

No.31 bus from Amlwch to Rhosgoch stops at St. Eilian’s Church which is a short distance from the start of this walk.

Refreshments

There are no shops, cafés or pubs. The nearest facilities are in Amlwch 4km away.