Moelfre War Memorial

Standing on the headland above Moelfre village, this simple stone memorial commands sweeping views across the Irish Sea to the Cumbrian fells beyond. The war memorial itself is understated - a cross and plinth recording local men lost in both world wars - but the setting makes it properly moving.

Walkers tackling the Anglesey Coastal Path will pass right by, and it's well worth pausing here. The memorial sits at one of the highest points along this stretch of coast, giving you a proper sense of the island's dramatic eastern edge. On clear days you can see right across to the Lake District.

Families staying at nearby sites like Cae Mawr or Bodafon Caravan Parks will find this an easy walk from Moelfre village - about twenty minutes uphill from the lifeboat station. The path's well-marked but gets steep towards the top, so probably not ideal for pushchairs.

What strikes you most is how exposed this coastline must have felt to generations of islanders. The memorial's simple dignity feels right for such a windswept spot. It's free to visit any time, and you'll likely have it to yourself outside summer months. Allow half an hour unless you're combining it with a longer coastal walk towards Benllech.