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Anglesey Tops Telegraph Ranking as UK’s Best Island

A detailed assessment by The Telegraph judged the northwest Wales island superior for scenery, heritage sites, visitor amenities

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Overview

  • Though home to just 70,000 residents, Anglesey draws around one million visitors each year, underscoring its appeal as a staycation destination
  • The island hosts 25 historic sites, from the 13th-century Beaumaris Castle to the GeoMôn UNESCO World Heritage geology trail
  • Outdoor attractions include the 140-mile coastal footpath, wildlife watching at South Stack Lighthouse and nearby peaks in Eryri National Park
  • Travel connections run via road and rail through Bangor to Holyhead with frequent ferry services to Dublin
  • Accommodation spans countryside B&Bs, self-catering rentals, hotels and a Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Menai Strait