Start your day with a stroll through the Dingle Local Nature Reserve in Llangefni. Formed by melting glaciers at the end of the last Ice Age, this steep-sided gorge is home to a rich array of plant and animal life.

A roughly mile-long circular walking route leads from Dingle Car Park, passing along the banks of the Afon Cefni on a raised boardwalk. Take time to soak up your surroundings and you’ll see sessile oak, ash and wild cherry trees, plus carpets of bluebells and wood anemones in spring.

The vegetation provides a habitat for a colourful selection of animals, birds and insects, including bright blue kingfishers, darting dragonflies and beautiful butterflies. The Dingle is also one of the best places on the island to spot red squirrels, currently making a comeback against their bigger grey cousins on Anglesey thanks to conservation efforts.

Have Lunch in Llangefni

Head north-west out of Llangefni on the B5109, turning right onto the minor road northwards just after the hamlet of Trefor. In 2.3 miles/3.6km turn right for Llantrisant, then in about 0.3 mile/0.4km turn left at the church in Llantrisant, continuing on for a mile or so to the western edge of Llyn Alaw. There’s a car park by the water treatment works (what3words.com location: improve.watchdogs.united).

The reservoir, the largest lake in Anglesey, is a magnet for all kinds of waterfowl. Depending on the time of year, you might see whooper swans, shovelers, teals, tufted ducks, great crested grebes and pink footed geese. There’s a choice of paths around the lake’s shores where you can get a close-up look at this bustling population of birdlife.