GeoMôn

GeoMôn is a friendly and inclusive organisation and welcomes everyone, regardless of the level of their knowledge. Since its formation and subsequent inclusion in the European Geoparks Network - 2009, we continue to actively promote the study of geology and encourage not only its members, but all who have an interest in the natural world, to widen and deepen their knowledge of the subject. The Geopark territory points to a spectacular geological heritage. Geological sites (Geosites) have been selected for scientific quality, rarity, aesthetic appeal and educational value. Their interest may also be archaeological, ecological, historical, or cultural.

Anglesey (Môn) is the largest of the Welsh islands, situated in the north west corner of Wales. This internationally recognised Geopark, the first island ever to receive Geopark status, covers some 720 square kilometres and has 201 kilometres of coastline.  With rocks spanning 4 Eras and 12 Geological periods, 1,800 million years of history has fashioned more than 100 rock types. Such is the variety of shapes and types, present through at least 4 mountain building periods (orogenies), that casual visitors and local people alike cannot but marvel at the magnificient colours and structures visible around the coast of this magic isle.

Explore and discover this outstanding geo-heritage, which the island derives its local and regional distinctiveness and character. By taking a tour along the coastine, which is nationally recognised as an area of outstanding beauty, using the prestigous coastal path allows access to 90% of Anglesey's geological highlights. Most of the coast is accessible to all, be it the seasoned walker rambling the entire 125 miles or the casual visitor dipping into one or more of the scenically beautiful 'honeypot' sites along its length.

There are numerous points along the coast and inland that merit inclusion here, and some of the most interesting or accessible have been included in the Geosites section. More detailed foray's can be found by embarking on one of the Geotrails.