Rhoscolyn

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A scattered village on Holy Island, Rhoscolyn runs down to Borthwen, a sheltered sandy inlet good for swimming, with rockier coves and the white sea arch of Bwa Gwyn along the coast path beyond. The White Eagle is the walkers’ pub here, set back above the shore. Valley station is around 3km to the north-east.

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Photo along the Wales Coast Path, an 870-mile long-distance path running from Chepstow to Queensferry, Wales.

Wales Coast Path

Long-distance path

Walk the outline of a whole nation — 870 miles of cliff, estuary and beach from Chepstow round to Queensferry.

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Photo of Borthwen Beach, Rhoscolyn, a beach in Anglesey, north Wales.

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Beach near Rhoscolyn

Sheltered sandy beach at Rhoscolyn on Holy Island, the start point for the headland and sea-arch walk.

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Photo of Bwa Gwyn, a rock formation near Rhoscolyn, Anglesey, north Wales.

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Rock formation near Rhoscolyn

Gleaming white quartzite sea arch on the Rhoscolyn headland, with views to Trearddur Bay and Holyhead Mountain.

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Photo of Anglesey, an island in Anglesey, north Wales.

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Photo of South Stack Cliffs, a nature reserve near Holyhead, Anglesey, north Wales.

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Photo of South Stack Lighthouse, a lighthouse near Holyhead, Anglesey, north Wales.

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