The Embankment crosses the Cymyran Strait, connecting Ynys Cybi (Holy Island) with Ynys Môn (Anglesey). Use the cycle path to get a good view of the tidal water flowing (often, blasting!) through the sluice between the so-called "inland sea" of the Cymyran Strait and the open sea of Beddmanarch Bay.

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August 15, 2020

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Scenic bridge across the sea between Holyhead and Anglesey

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August 27, 2024

Road cycling

The Stanley embankment is known locally as The Cob, it joins Anglesey to Holy island. The cob is basically the old A5 road and rail link to Holyhead. When travelling on the newer A55 to Holyhead it can be seen to the right as you cross the inland sea.

The Cob creates a pinch point where the vast tidal forces push the water through at high tide. At low tide it a vast expanse almost devoid of water.

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1. A loop of Holy Island from Holyhead

30.8km

01:27

220m

Cycle an easy 19.1-mile loop around Holy Island from Holyhead, enjoying coastal views and landmarks like South Stack Lighthouse.

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2. NCN566 Loop around northern Anglesey from Holyhead

108km

05:04

720m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Menai Suspension Bridge – View of Cemaes Bay and Harbour loop from Holyhead

148km

06:32

1,320m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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Distance 966 m

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Valley, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

View of Gogarth Bay

Rhosneigr Beach

Cairn Viewpoint on the Anglesey Coastal Path

Beddmanarch Bay

Dragon Rock Formation, Ynys Môn

Traeth y Fydlyn

National Coastwatch Tower CH65

Stone With a View of the Sea

View of the Lighthouse on Ynys Môn

Stanley Embankment (The Cob)

1. A loop of Holy Island from Holyhead

2. NCN566 Loop around northern Anglesey from Holyhead

3. Menai Suspension Bridge – View of Cemaes Bay and Harbour loop from Holyhead

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