Hi everyone, I’m a new member thinking of taking a break up to Anglesey in the near future, and, I was wondering if there are any great driving roads to enjoy the ND2 on?
The race track that is on the island is SUPERB!
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Have had 2 holidays there in the last 2 years, not really a great driving island if you like fast flowing roads, although the main road to Holyhead is one of the smoothest I’ve come across albeit very straight. Lots of 20 mph limits and very narrow roads in places. Having said that, hood down and very gentle touring it’s a really nice island. You can get round it in a couple of hours no problem. You do have the option of getting to snowdonia fairly easily from the island.
First time we were based on mainland, but having discovered Anglesey we spent every day driving to it, next year based ourselves on the island and will probably go again in ‘25.
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Depending on where you are travelling from to Anglesey, its worth a trip from Welshpool to Bala via the A490 and B4391. Or pick part of it up along the way. Great road with fantastic scenery. Worth a visit to Anglesey Transport Museum & Café on the Island.
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Was in Anglesey 4 weeks ago, the island has some good roads across country between towns, Trearrdur Bay to Caemes was a good one once past the cameras. Halfway across is a small petrol station with what at the time was cheap petrol, £1.24 as opposed to elsewhere on the island of £1.30.
As mentioned though the 20mph through towns takes some patience especially with the locals up your ars* honking !!
Had a day at the race track, it was windy and wild but great fun.
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thought I would use this request to demostrate Route Planning using AI (ChatGPT). I notice that the reply is comprehensive enough to cover other members recommendations!
Question to ChatGPT -
What are good roads and mountain passes in Anglesey to enjoy in a small sports car?
Answer -
Anglesey, with its mix of scenic coastlines and rolling inland roads, offers a fantastic variety of routes for a small sports car. While the island itself doesn’t have the intense mountainous passes you’d find in Snowdonia, it still provides some twisty roads and beautiful scenery, perfect for a spirited drive. Here are some of the best roads and routes in Anglesey:
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A5025 Coastal Circuit
• Route: Start at Menai Bridge, take the A5025 around the eastern and northern coastline of Anglesey, looping around the island to Amlwch and Cemaes Bay, and then back.
• Highlights: This road skirts the coast with scenic views of the Irish Sea and dramatic cliffs, offering sweeping turns and coastal scenery.
• Features: Moderate speed limits, gentle curves, occasional sharp bends, and scenic views over the Irish Sea, making it perfect for a convertible. -
B5109 Through Beaumaris to Pentraeth
• Route: From the A545 at Menai Bridge, head east to Beaumaris, then join the B5109 north towards Llangoed and loop back toward Pentraeth.
• Highlights: Starting in Menai Bridge, drive east along the coastal road through Beaumaris, a picturesque town with a historic castle and charming waterfront. This route is a delightful mix of tight curves and straights.
• Features: Well-surfaced, narrow in places, and with low traffic outside peak tourist seasons. There are also great views of the Menai Strait and Snowdonia in the distance. -
B4545 Trearddur Bay to Four Mile Bridge
• Route: Drive from Holyhead down the B4545 towards Trearddur Bay and Four Mile Bridge.
• Highlights: The drive from Holyhead around Trearddur Bay offers wide ocean views, with low stone walls and scenic beach views, then leads through the coastal countryside.
• Features: This short, scenic route has some fast sections and beautiful open views, ideal for a breezy, relaxing drive in a small sports car. -
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Beach Drive
• Route: Drive down the A4080 toward Newborough, then take the local road through the forest toward Llanddwyn Beach.
• Highlights: The forested drive into Newborough is both scenic and twisty, and you’ll end up near one of Anglesey’s most beautiful beaches, Llanddwyn, which has a mystical, windswept charm.
• Features: Smooth road surface with low traffic, picturesque forested sections, and an epic endpoint at the beach. -
Penmon Point Detour
• Route: Off the main B5109, take the minor road toward Penmon, near Beaumaris.
• Highlights: A narrow lane leads down to the historic lighthouse at Penmon Point, with stunning views across to Puffin Island and the Great Orme.
• Features: Single-lane road, so slower speeds are needed, but it’s a stunning scenic detour with sweeping coastal vistas at the end. -
Circuit of the Anglesey Race Track (Anglesey Circuit)
• Location: Close to Rhosneigr.
• Highlights: The Anglesey Circuit (also known as Trac Môn) is a dedicated race track that you can book for track days or special events.
• Features: The track overlooks the Irish Sea, and you can enjoy its tight hairpins and sweeping bends in a controlled environment, which is fantastic for a spirited drive in a small sports car. -
Llanfairpwll to Rhosneigr on A4080
• Route: Drive from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll (the famously long-named village) on the A4080 toward Aberffraw and then on to Rhosneigr.
• Highlights: This road has smooth surfaces, some gentle curves, and passes through green countryside and small villages. There are spots where you can catch glimpses of the coast as well.
• Features: This route offers a mix of faster open sections and tighter bends as you pass through the rural heart of Anglesey, making it ideal for cruising with occasional stretches for a bit of pace.
Driving Tips for Anglesey
• Be mindful of sheep and other animals, as many of these roads pass through rural farmland.
• Watch for cyclists and walkers, especially on the coastal roads.
• Respect speed limits, as many parts of Anglesey’s road network have lower speed limits and are patrolled, especially during summer.
These routes provide an excellent mix of scenic coastal views, twisty bends, and open countryside perfect for a small sports car adventure around Anglesey.
You know that this is a toll road, subject to a 15(might be 10?) MPH speed limit with speed bumps? Very busy with walkers and cyclists, and only about a mile long? (It is very pretty though).
Most of this is also a private toll road, much of it poorly surfaced single track, and also subject to a 15MPH limit and very busy with pedestrians. It’s less than a mile from the toll to Pen Mon, which is very, very pretty.
(AI is only as good as what goes in.)
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Thank you to MisterG1 for giving that local knowledge feedback.
The point of the AI approach is that gives a starting point to then plan the detail.
After reading your input I “googled” “Toll roads in Anglesey” and your detail was there. There were many trip adviser glowing reviews of the locations as worth visiting - nothing to do with driving. I think that CHatGPT had picked up road / enjoyment / Anglesey to select them for mention. It has let me plan a trip to Anglesey for next summer (subject to my own criterions of being warm and sunny / little breeze / mid week / in term time / not next to Bank Holidays and last minute) and I will be including at least one of the toll roads for a stopping point / picnic / short walk especially as you have endorsed them as very pretty.
A further thought is that I try to talk to locals as I travel, who respond positively when they see the car you drive, to make instant route changes from the advice I am given.
Thank you again for the positive input to next year.
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From my experiences on Anglesey the locals like to have a little fun replying in Welsh 
High. I go up there 2-3 times a year and travel from Northamptonshire. I don’t take all the advisory routes via Sat Nav as I travel up the old A5 past Llangollen and also Betws-y-Coed, beautiful country views and then to the Island. (but not in the little beauty). I have to take my wife and golf kit and weekly suitcases.
Yes! Some great roads on Anglesey. The A5025 takes you along the north of the island, right round to Valley. (We stopped for a coffee at Bay View) and took the old A5 back to Menai. Beaumaris is worth a detour if you have time, and the B5109 gets you back on the A5025.
If you are in Wales there is the famous Evo Triangle. It is ‘policed’ quite heavily with av speed cameras, but 60mph was still quite a challenge for us more sedate drivers.
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Try Newborough beach, forestry commission road down to the beach with humps
Spectacular views across the Menai to Snowdonia
Off the B road around the island turn left after crossing the bridge
Further on is Anglesey circuit may be something on
If tide right at Newborough beach you can walk across to island , good car park and toilets
Yes, I remember getting hand-cuffed on the Evo Triangle nearly 10 years ago! 
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“goes off to look for the photo evidence…”
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Weren’t allowed to put it online…