The coastal and island areas of Ynys Môn (Anglesey) National Landscape offer extraordinary natural-capital potential: marine and coastal habitats, dunes, cliffs and cultural heritage forming a living, working landscape.
For corporate investors seeking impactful, high-profile sustainability projects, Anglesey presents a unique opportunity to support biodiversity conservation, heritage protection and community-centred climate resilience.
Open the drop-down box for a quick overview of the assets and opportunities in Ynys Môn (Anglesey) National Landscape:
In a nutshell...
Size: 22,100 ha
Population: ~7000
Natural capital assets:
- Coastal and marine
- River and estuary
- Farmland, hedgerow, lowland meadows
- Pan-Wales Dark Skies
- Geological diversity
- Cultural heritage
Governance: Led by the Ynys Môn (Anglesey) National Landscape team, who sit within the Isle of Anglesey County Council
Welcome to Ynys Môn (Anglesey)
Ynys Môn (Anglesey) National Landscape encompasses 221 km² (roughly a third of the island) primarily along its dramatic and varied coastline. From limestone cliffs and pebble coves to stretches of sandy beaches and dune systems, the area offers a distinctive coastal mosaic. The designation also includes inland upland features such as Holyhead Mountain and Mynydd Bodafon, adding geological diversity and panoramic vantage points.
Beyond natural beauty, Ynys Môn (Anglesey) is steeped in history. Bronze Age burial chambers, Iron Age hut-circles, standing stones and ancient field patterns sit alongside traditional hedged farmland and stone-walled fields. The coastal environment supports protected species and habitats, while many sections are managed under national conservation designations.
The management of the National Landscape is led by the Ynys Môn (Anglesey) National Landscape team, who sit within the Isle of Anglesey County Council, which coordinates conservation, habitat restoration, traditional boundary-feature maintenance, community engagement and sustainable tourism. Please refer to the management plan for further details.
For corporate partners, investing here means supporting resilient coastal and marine ecosystems, preserving cultural heritage, bolstering community-based nature economy (tourism, sustainable agriculture), and delivering measurable ESG, climate-risk and biodiversity-impact benefits.
Natural capital assets and opportunities
Here are the key natural assets and opportunities:
Coastal habitats: sand dunes, beaches, cliffs, pebble coves, salt marshes. Important for coastal biodiversity and resilience to sea-level and climate change.
Marine habitats and species: coastal waters, marine mammals, coastal birds and grasslands
Traditional farmland: hedgerows, stone walls and field-boundary habitats supporting pollinators and farmland biodiversity
Geological diversity: The impressive diversity attracts geological interest
Archaeological and cultural heritage: Bronze Age, Iron Age remains, standing stones, historic field systems
Sustainable Tourism: Heritage-coast value and low-impact coastal tourism as a sustainable economic driver
