Anglesey, Island destination in North Wales, United Kingdom.
Anglesey is an island off the northwest coast of Wales, shaped by rolling grasslands inland, salt marshes along many stretches of coast, and tucked-away coves. Several small towns dot the shoreline while open moorland and bare rock formations dominate the northern part of the island.
Early communities built stone tombs and circles that still stand scattered across the fields today. Medieval monks founded small abbeys and churches whose stone remains are visible at many coastal locations.
Traditional place names follow Welsh language patterns, with nearly every village named after natural features or historic churches. Europe's longest railway station sign marks one of these traditional Welsh names and has become a popular photo opportunity.
Both bridges across the strait lead to different parts of the island and the drive from mainland to the furthest coastal spots rarely takes more than an hour. Coastal paths are usually flat and surfaced while moorland trails can be rocky and uneven.
Stone burial chambers from the Neolithic period sit in the middle of working pastures, where sheep graze between ancient stones and farmers continue their daily work. Some of these tombs are over 5000 years old and stand without fences or signage in the open countryside.
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