Cytiau'r Gwydellod Hut Circles

Stone circles marking the foundations of Iron Age roundhouses dot the windswept moorland, remnants of a settlement that thrived here over 2,000 years ago. The hut circles at Cytiau'r Gwydellod - the name means 'huts of the Irish' in Welsh - offer a proper glimpse into ancient life on Anglesey, though you'll need imagination to picture thatched roofs and hearth smoke.

Walking between the low stone walls, it's striking how these Bronze and Iron Age families chose such an exposed spot. The views across the island are spectacular on a clear day, but the wind can be brutal. Each circular foundation tells its own story - some are simple single rooms, others more complex with internal divisions.

History enthusiasts will love the fact that this settlement was occupied for centuries, with evidence of rebuilding and expansion. Families with older children might enjoy the detective work of working out room layouts, though little ones could get restless quickly on the open moorland.

The site sits just outside Holyhead, making it an easy detour if you're staying at nearby parks like Two Peas in a Pod or Coastal Pods. Allow an hour for a proper explore, and wrap up warm - the Atlantic winds show no mercy up here, even in summer.