Llyn Llywenan

Standing at the edge of this small freshwater lake, you get the sort of wild Anglesey views that make the drive from Holyhead properly worthwhile. Llyn Llywenan sits in open countryside, with the Welsh hills rolling away in the distance and not much between you and the horizon except sheep and stone walls.

Walkers will find this a lovely spot for a peaceful hour or two, though it's not going to occupy families with young children for long. The lake itself is fairly modest - you can walk around it in about twenty minutes at a gentle pace. What makes it special is the sense of space and the way the light catches the water on a clear day.

Birdwatchers often turn up here with binoculars, and it's easy to see why. The reedy edges attract various waterfowl, and the quieter you are, the more you'll spot. Early morning visits tend to be most rewarding, before the day trippers arrive.

For those staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Pencraig Campsite or Bryn Goleu, it makes for a decent leg-stretch that doesn't require much planning. The approach is straightforward enough, though you'll want proper walking boots if it's been wet - the ground can get quite boggy near the water's edge.