Menai Bridge sits on the edge of the Anglesey shore where the tides of the Menai Strait rush under the world's first iron suspension bridge. This town is a hub for seafood and boat trips. My top tip is to follow the Belgian Promenade toward Church Island. You can walk the paths of the quiet cemetery for free. Here, an ancient stone church stands against the water. The scent of pine and sea salt fills the air in the Coed Cyrnol woods. Local stalls sell fresh mussels and sea bass caught in the strait. Life here is tied to the pull of the currents and the historic links to the mainland. It is a fine base for exploring the island with dogs welcome on the wooded trails.