Statutory stage

Purpose

Isle of Anglesey County Council (IACC) is reviewing its Active Travel Network Map (ATNM) as part of its duties set out in the Active Travel (Wales) Act to update our walking, wheeling, and cycling route network every 5 years and submit to Welsh Government for approval.

The ATNM was previously consulted on in 2021 and approved by Welsh Government in August 2022.

This statutory stage of engagement is the final chance to gather feedback from the public on the existing network and the routes proposed within each settlement and longer distance routes. The designated settlements include:

• Amlwch
•  Benllech
• Holyhead
•  Gaerwen
• Llangefni
• Llanfairpwll
• Menai Bridge
•  Valley

Why the active travel network map is (ATNM) important

We can apply for funding from the Welsh Government each year to implement the proposed set out on the ATNM.

If routes are not on the map, they are not eligible for funding, so it is important that we understand what matters to the Isle of Anglesey residents when it comes to its walking, wheeling, and cycling network.

What we mean by 'active travel'

Active travel refers to making every day short journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling (including electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters).

The definition of an active travel journey includes walking, wheeling and cycling to travel to work, school and other educational facilities, the shops, leisure facilities, public transport interchanges.

What we want to know from you

• Have we identified the correct routes for improvement (future routes)? 
• Are we correct in our assessment of routes that already meet the agreed standards (existing routes)?
• Have we identified all the appropriate new routes including any direct routes people use or missing links within designated settlements?

Have your say

Please tell us your thoughts on the active travel network map, and whether you are in agreement with the proposed active travel routes, and if they will be of benefit to you.

Also, this is an opportunity for you to share your thoughts on what other improvements are needed. We would be grateful if you could complete the online survey using the link below.

Go to the online consultation - link opens a new tab

The consultation closes on 26 August 2026. 

What happens next

We will collect all your comments from our online mapping tool.

Following on from this round of engagement, we will make further amendments to our draft network before finalising the map. 

We will be submitting the final revised map to Welsh Government for approval in December 2026.

Paper copies of the survey can be arranged for those who are unable to access the online engagement materials.

Further information

Telephone: 01248 752 300
Email: activetravel@anglesey.gov.wales