This tour takes you out on a limb – but it’s a very nice limb indeed. A finger of land sticks out into the sea at Anglesey’s south-eastern tip, ending at Trwyn Du headland and Puffin Island.

Start your exploration at Penmon Priory, 4 miles/6.5km or so north of Beaumaris. It’s a charming three-in-one historic site with a priory, holy well and dovecote (there’s a convenient car park here).

The medieval priory dates back to the 6th century and its foundation by St Seiriol. What we see today originates largely from the 13th century when the Celtic community was reorganised under Augustinian Rule. Inside the church (which still serves the parish) you’ll see an imposing, intricately carved cross dating from the 10th century.

The holy well, with reputed healing qualities, bears Seiriol’s name and may well originate from his period.

Penmon’s third historic feature is its impressive dovecote with a massive domed roof, built in around 1600, which can accommodate almost 1,000 birds.

From here, you take the toll road north-eastwards to Trwyn Du, meaning ‘Black Point’. The headland, at the entrance to the Menai Strait, is marked by a lighthouse built in 1838. Take your time to soak up the far-reaching views across to mainland Wales and Snowdonia. It’s also a great place for spotting dolphins, harbour porpoises and seals resident on Puffin Island

Retrace your steps to Penmon then follow the minor road along the coast for a mile or so to Traeth Lleiniog. This long beach of sand and shingle is, according to one review, ‘a ‘stunning peaceful place to picnic’. We couldn’t agree more. Head to the car park and picnic site at the southern end of the beach for an alfresco lunch (fingers crossed for the weather).