CHURCH BAY – PORTH SWTAN
Church Bay is on the west coast of Anglesey, overlooking Holy Island and the Irish Sea, approximately eight miles between Holyhead and Cemaes Bay. On a clear day (most often at sunset) it is easy to see the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland on the horizon.

Church Bay and the surrounding area are scenic and unspoilt and offer something for anyone wanting a relaxing and peaceful break.

The beach at Church Bay is sandy, backed by a ridge of pebbles and high red cliffs and at low tide flanked on both sides with rock pools - plenty to see and explore to keep young and old entertained. Church Bay has won the Blue Flag Award an accolade that recognises the highest standards of cleanliness, facilities and water qualities.

Coughs, fulmars, buzzards, seals and porpoises are all regularly spotted if you spend some time walking the coastal footpath which runs along the cliff top. Other small beaches and coves can be discovered nearby along the path.

There are many walks that you can enjoy right from the door at Pen y Graig. Here are some photographs I have taken while enjoying the area nearby.

In the Bay one can experience a fascinating step back in time to rural life in Wales circa 1900 by visiting Swtan – a fully restored example of a 17th century Welsh cottage with a thatched roof. The cottage is owned by the National Trust, and is leased and run by a group of local enthusiasts, as a heritage museum preserving history and culture.

EATING & DRINKING
Within a short walk from Pen y Graig is; The Lobster Pot Restaurant – for lunch, Sunday lunch and evening meals – booking essential The Wavecrest Cafe – for home cooked lunches, snacks, ices and strawberry-cream teas The Church Bay Inn – for drinks only (no meals)
All have inside and outside seating.