This AONB runs almost the entire 201 kilometres of Anglesey’s coast, running through no fewer than three stretches of Heritage Coast along the way.

Camping in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Camping in the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of England, Wales and Northern Ireland (AONBs)
There are 46 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland has its own National Scenic Area designation). The AONB designation developed from the germ of an idea put forward by John Dower in 1945 and the first region to be awarded the status was the Gower Peninsula in 1956 (the most recent is the Tamar Valley in 1994).
Today the 46 AONBs cover around 18% of the UK countryside and 20% of the English coastline. Some 19,000 km of public footpaths run through AONBs. In short, two-thirds of the UK population live within 30 minutes of an AONB – the theory is most people should have access to some of the most delicate habitats and attractive landscapes in the country.
The primary role of AONBs is to conserve and enhance natural beauty. There are caveats, namely that “account should be taken of the needs of agriculture, forestry, and other rural industries and of the economic and social needs of local communities”. AONBs have similar levels of protection to those of national parks but, unlike national parks, the governing bodies do not have independent planning powers.
Each AONB has its own unique characteristics – exemplified by its landscape, habitats, wildlife and cultural heritage. The role of the AONB organisation is to protect and safeguard it for future generations.
Most AONBs have campsites either inside the designated area or within easy reach. Here we've compiled the definitive list of campsites in and around the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If this isn't for you, then check out our guide to Camping in our National Parks.
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