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Mynydd Bodafon

0.62 miles (1 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This walk climbs to Mynydd Bodafon on the eastern side of the Isle of Anglesey.
The hill is notable as the highest point on the island of Anglesey. However, the highest in the county of Anglesey is Holyhead Mountain.
You can start the walk from the parking area, just south west of the hill. Then pick up a circular trail which will lead you up to the 178 metre summit. At the top you are rewarded with some splendid views across the island to the coast.
To the south west there's also Llyn Bodafon to visit.

Postcode

LL71 8BL - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Mynydd Bodafon OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Mynydd Bodafon Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just to the east you'll find the coastal village of Moelfre. Benllech to Moelfre Coastal Path will take you along a section of the popular Anglesey Coast Path which runs through the area.
To the north west there's the worthy town of Amlwch. The coastal town is well worth exploring with a visit to the Copper Kingdom visitor centre in Port Almwch recommended. Here you can learn all about the history of Amlwch's 18th century “Copper Rush” in a series of interesting exhibitions. The splendid Amlwch Walk will take you along the coast to the historic lighthouse and viewpoint at Point Lynas. To the west there's also the beautiful neighbouring village of Bull Bay, the most northerly village in Wales.
On the southern edge of the lovely Red Wharf Bay, is the Pentraeth Forest where you can enjoy peaceful woodland trails, climb to Mynydd Llwydiarth and look out for the resident red squirrels.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Anglesey Walks page.

Photos

Mynydd Bodafon - geograph.org.uk - 1031324

Mynydd Bodafon. The pillar of the triangulation point is visible on the right-hand 'lump', showing how close we are to this tiny mountain.

The trig point on Yr Arwydd looking north-eastwards - geograph.org.uk - 2585877

The trig point on Yr Arwydd looking north-eastwards

Trig point and summit of Yr Arwydd - geograph.org.uk - 2585863

Trig point and summit of Yr Arwydd

The western slope of Yr Arwydd from Y Bwlch - geograph.org.uk - 421026

The western slope of Yr Arwydd from Y Bwlch

The north-eastern half of Llyn Bodafon - geograph.org.uk - 420440

The north-eastern half of Llyn Bodafon

A stable and an elderly horse at Bodafon - geograph.org.uk - 420442

A stable and an elderly horse at Bodafon

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

Mynydd Bodafon.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Mynydd Bodafon.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)