A Spotlight on Rhoscolyn
Nestled on the coast between its busier neighbours of Rhosneigr
and Trearddur Bay, the village of Rhoscolyn on Anglesey might be
small, but it is rather mighty.
Coastal Knockout
Most visitors to Rhoscolyn, come for the scenery. It is,
quite simply, stunning. The rugged coastline looks out across the
water to Snowdonia, Yr Eifl and on down to the Llyn Peninsula. You
can be there in the heart of winter with storm waves crashing in,
or on a perfect summer's day with the water as calm as the
proverbial mill pond - the scenery is always magical and there are
always new discoveries to be made.
For the best views, walk up to the lookout. Now run by
volunteers, the coastguard picked this spot for good reason.
You can either walk along the coastal footpath from the beach
(easily walkable for young children) or if you are tight on time,
park at St Gwenfaen's and walk up the footpath past Plas.
Rhoscolyn Beach
The main beach at Rhoscolyn is Borthwen. Wind your way
down the narrow lane to get there - we always take bets as to how
many bends you can get round before having to reverse for an
on-coming car! You can remember the excitement as a child of
running up a sandy boardwalk to be greeted by golden sand and
shimmering water beyond. Well, Rhoscolyn will not disappoint.
A great beach for swimming, sandcastles and rockpools, with
some rocky outcrops that are just waiting for a game of hide and
seek. Public loos in the car park.
Places to Eat
As you head back up the hill from the beach, call into Holy
Island Seafood for freshly caught lobster, crab scallops
& mackerel. You can always ring ahead to avoid
disappointment. If you are feeling a little more carnivorous, carry
on to the Bodior Estate and their farm shop. Dinner
can't get much more local than this! If you want someone else
to do the cooking, The White Eagle is the place to go.
Dine out on the decking admiring the view, or on cooler days,
sit by the fire in one of the cosy snugs.
Watersports
The sheltered bay is a great spot for beginners to get out on
the water. The more experienced can spread their wings and
head round the headland to Cymyran or beyond. BActive Rhoscolyn offer kayaking and
coasteering sessions for individuals, families and groups.
Walking
The coastline around Rhoscolyn is easily accessible thanks to
the Anglesey Coastal Footpath -
a 125-mile circular route around Anglesey's perimeter. Some
of Rhoscolyn's highlights:
- Bwa Gwyn (White Arch) and Bwa Du (Black Arch) - a pair of
imposing natural stone arches carved out by the sea.
- St Gwenfaen's Well - it was said that the water from the well
could cure mental illnesses.
- Tyger's memorial - a stone memorial to a sea captain's dog.
Tyger pulled four men ashore when their vessel was wrecked
off the coast here in 1819.
- Rhoscolyn Lookout - as above one of the best vantage points
along the coastline. Pop in and say hello to the
coastguards.
Where to stay
Rhoscolyn is popular year round.
Winter weekends (think pub lunches, crisp walks and cosy log
fires), summer holidays for families wanting to spend some time by
the sea or groups getting together. Whatever the reason, we've got
it covered! Our largest collection of properties on
the Plas Estate can sleep up to 20 guests in four
houses, and our smallest sleeps 2.
Find a Rhoscolyn holiday cottage here.