There’s something about Mary

Mary Verbick from Minnesota, USA, has a thing about islands and is also a self-confessed “nature nut” with a passion for walking. It’s no small wonder that she found the idea of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path so appealing. It offers the chance to walk our entire coastline, all 125 miles of it.

As guests of Anglesey Walking Holidays, Mary and husband Don were collected at the end of each day’s hiking and reunited with their bags at a different B&B each night. Everything was mapped out for them with true insider knowledge.

“Our time in Anglesey was truly a series of marvellous events,” said Mary. “The shore and countryside were beautiful. We encountered other walkers occasionally but were mostly on our own. It was peaceful, rejuvenating and romantic. We walked along sea cliffs, sandy shores, rocky shores, woodlands, dunes, marshes, mountain, grasslands - I am sure I am forgetting something."

“I loved the diversity of plants, the birds, the dramatic scenery, the fluffy sheep, the endless sky, the wind, the rain, the sunshine, the sound of the sea - everything.

Stephen and Lynn Bristow from Warrington completed the entire route in 11 days. Each day had its own particular highlight - the well-known tern colony at Cemlyn, for instance, or the rather more obscure Llanwenllwyfo church, which was opened especially for them. It’s one of the best places in the world to see 16th century Flemish stained glass, which is part of the Neave family collection.