Work has been completed on a £1.4 million walking and cycling path linking Newborough and Malltraeth.

The active travel scheme includes a 1.25km stretch between the Pen Cob car park and the edge of Newborough, along with traffic calming measures and a raised table within Newborough itself to improve safety.

Anglesey Council says the path, which has taken less than a year to build, forms part of wider plans to create a 'green corridor' on the island and improve the Lôn Las Cefni route.

Cllr Ieuan Williams, who holds the highways portfolio, said: "We are delighted to see this important active travel link now completed. It is an excellent example of delivering active travel infrastructure in a rural area."

"This scheme has overcome significant challenges, particularly given its location within environmentally sensitive areas, and demonstrates the value of strong partnership working with Natural Resources Wales and others."

"It provides a safer, more accessible connection between Malltraeth and Newborough, while supporting our wider ambitions around wellbeing, sustainability and improving everyday travel choices."

The new link also includes four build-outs along The Cob to create safer viewing areas and improves access to key destinations such as Ysgol Santes Dwynwen.

Because the route takes in special conservation areas and sites of special scientific interest, the council says it needed careful planning to ensure the environment was protected, including the restoration of the habitat at Pwll Traeth Bach and ongoing monitoring.

Molly Lovatt, partnerships officer at Natural Resources Wales, said: "We are pleased to have supported Anglesey Council in delivering this project as part of our ongoing partnership work at Newborough."

"Extending the Lôn Las Cefni route improves connectivity to key services and destinations, while also delivering health and wellbeing benefits for residents and visitors."

"This scheme shows how infrastructure can support both people and nature, enhancing access while improving biodiversity and long-term resilience."

Eventually, it's hoped the new path will form part of an island-wide 'Glasffordd Môn' corridor designed to boost active travel and the tourism offer on Anglesey, which in turn supports national efforts to improve walking and cycling links across Wales.

Emlyn Roberts of contractors Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK, added: "Despite the challenges of working in a sensitive environmental setting, our team has created a safer, more accessible route that will benefit residents and visitors for years to come."

"We're also pleased the project has provided valuable opportunities for apprentices to develop their skills. This will support the next generation of construction professionals while delivering a lasting benefit for the community."

The scheme was funded through the Welsh Government's Active Travel Fund, managed by Transport for Wales and delivered in line with the Wales Active Travel Act.

A council spokesperson said: "Anglesey Council would like to thank residents, landowners and partners for their support and cooperation throughout the delivery of the scheme."

"The scheme also reflects strong public support, following engagement in 2022 on the Glasffordd Môn vision and a further consultation in April 2024, which confirmed backing for safer active travel links."