Ynys Llanddwyn (Llanddwyn Island) is one of those must visit spots if you're visiting Anglesey.
The beautiful white crushed-shell paths lead you around the island, to little coves with crystal clear waters and up to the chapel ruins and the picturesque Twr Mawr Lighthouse.

Full disclosure - the kids weren't massively excited to see the church ruins or the lighthouse, but they did love exploring all the little beaches, collecting shells and watching the wild horses. Which I will take as a win, because it meant that I got to marvel and the beauty and history of this little island.

The island is tidal and sits off the end of Newborough beach. Having taken the option of walking to Llanddwyn along the beach I wasn't expecting to want to spend any more time on beaches, however the white sandy coves dotted around the island kept drawing us down off the path. So much so that when we eventually reached the lighthouse the girls were eager to carry on so we could find more secret beaches.

Perhaps if you have older children with you they will be more interested in the mythology and history of the island and enjoy exploring around the light house, church ruins and monuments. But for us Llanddwyn was all about the secret coves.

We will definitely be back here, but not necessarily to make the pilgrimage to the lighthouse. You'll find us tucked away exploring these beautiful coves, exploring the rock pools and swimming in the crystal clear waters.

Walk: 6km (mostly along a beach)
Time to complete: 2 hours including lots of play and snack stops
Parking: Newborough forest/beach car park
Toilets: at the car park
Food and drink: There was an ice cream van at the car park, and I have seen a food truck here before, but I would recommend taking a picnic down to the island.