Porth Cae-ceffylau

The name alone - Porth Cae-ceffylau, or Horse Cove as English speakers know it - tells you something about this place. It's a proper working coastline, not a postcard beach. You'll find yourself on a stretch of Anglesey's northern shore near Ty Croes where locals actually know the tides and the moods of the Welsh sea.

What you get here is raw coastal scenery. This isn't about commercial attractions or crowded promenades. It's a place to walk, to breathe salt air, to watch the light change across the water. The cove itself rewards a scramble down if you're steady on your feet - the rocks aren't forgiving, but they're honest. Bring proper shoes. Families with young children will find it a bit of a scramble; walkers and photographers will find it worth the effort.

The real value is in how it slots into an Anglesey coastal loop. You're fifteen minutes' drive from Anglesey Yurt Holidays if you're staying there, so it works as a morning walk before heading elsewhere on the island. Don't expect facilities - there's nothing commercial here, which is precisely why it hasn't been trampled by day-trippers.

Go when the light is low and golden, either early morning or late afternoon. The rocks look different every time the angle shifts. If you're the type who likes beaches where you can actually think, this delivers. If you need a café and a gift shop within sight, you'll be disappointed.