The 13 best bridges in Bangor

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I went to university here to study Business and Computer Information Systems. Bangor Uni is a great place with great lecturers and lots of support from everybody to integrate into the community, to take part in activities and there is always something excited going on. The Student Union is doing an amazing job with the societies and clubs that are free to join, everybody is friendly and inclusive and apart from the usual Welsh weather, Bangor is gorgeous. I couldn't be happier and more satisfied for having chosen Bangor as my university and the place to learn and grow!

Beautiful part of wales with rolling mountains, forests and beautiful beaches. The University architecture is incredible, its a great place for learning with all the resources a student needs. The University really looks after its pupils.

Its a great university and beautiful city but there is not part time jobs for the students and the classes in the university are every day

Beautiful place to visit and learn. many students all around the world gather here to study and have a good experience, its a fun place with friendly people.

A public sand stone university.

Excellent seat of learning, I'd sign up tomorrow. Really well organised open day.

Went for a walk and saw this beautiful looking bridge with spectacular views especially on a day with good weather. Will definitely be coming back here when I visit North Wales again. If you’re passing by, highly recommend stopping by and appreciating the views.

A beautiful bridge connecting Anglesey with the Wales mainland. Lots of walks around it base alongside the Menai Straits on both sides. Treat yourself to a rib ride under it!

The views from this bridge are gorgeous and it's a brilliant bridge all on its own. Pity about the roadworks (July 2025) as we queued for around 20 minutes. The walk across would be even better. Worth a detour if you are in the area.

My favourite bridge, built bt Thomas Telford. I love the bottle green colour of the sea here and the whirlpools when the tide is high and the sun is out. Looks such a dangerous place to have built such a structure, truly incredible.

A really great experience and impressive historical bridge.well worth a visit if you are travelling nearby. Do spend some time viewing it and a path leads to the bottom where you get some great views and get to appreciate the engineering of this bridge.

Historic and well maintained, great to warlk over and its free. Get great pictures.

Lovely area to go walking along the Menai strait and under the bridge. Follow the coastal path to church island. Great view point between both bridges. Great selection of shops and places to eat close by.

I think this is the ugliest bridge I have ever seen. It looks like a bridge from the Soviet Union. Hurts my eyes. It gets 1 star because it connects 2 banks and is therefore somewhat useful. From a distance it is slightly less ugly.

The Welsh government are hell bent on being green and yet this disgraceful bridge has no pedestrian access, despite being one of only two bridges. To detour on foot via the other bridge and back to the other side is three miles - an hour and a half walk, assuming you are even able and it isn't closed. If the Menai Bridge is closed for maintenance, pedestrians simply can't cross the strait full stop. The road here is 50mph, single carriageway and has a pavement, yet if you do try and cross it officials turn you back and tell you to order a taxi from one side to the other. Very green. And yet other 70mph sections of the A55 with narrow pavements you are fine to walk on, and they are far more dangerous. There's a Network Rail track runs by the railway that could be turned into a cycleway for little cost, but the Welsh government are too lazy. This is a complete and utter disgrace and it's about time lazy councilors and governments improved the pedestrian situation on this bridge.

Nice looking bridge. Bit inconvenient since 3 lanes merges into one.

Great experience to cross such an historical bridge...well worth a visit if you close by.

The Britannia Bridge is a fascinating structure, and this viewpoint allows you to experience its scale thoroughly. It also provides nice views across the Menai Straits in both directions. The site exhibits a few historical artefacts, such as one of the tubular girders. When we went, there was almost no-one else around; this may be because cars are now banned from the area. The main viewpoint is on a stone wharf under the bridge - this is accessed by a sloping path, which was very slippery. There is another viewpoint on the north side of the Straits, accessed from the layby and down to the shore. Overall, a very impressive, but perhaps underappreciated, viewpoint.

Can get best photos from lay-by rather than rely on Google maps directions

As you cross the bridge turn right and there's a pull in, park there and follow the path for a lovely short walk to right under the bridge

We camped beside this wonderful stretch of water and watched light changing on the Snowdonia mountain range. A stunning area .. a real place of tranquility and natural beauty.

Drive across the bridge and find a best place to take a snap of the bridge

Stunning. Convinced me to move to North Wales!

Stunning scenery

Beautiful scenery, great place to visit

Beautiful place - never tire of looking at it.

The whole area is breathtakingly beautiful, wonderful historic sites, amazing beaches; and best of all, lovely warm welcoming locals. One of the finest areas in Britain.

Lovely spot. You have great views of the Menai suspension bridge and the Britannia bridge as well as church island. You can also nip up to waitrose through the forest from here. It's a quick walk into Menai Bridge as well.

My absolute favourite place to walk to. It's only about a 25-minute walk from the University. You get amazing views of 2 different bridges and it's full of wildlife. It's a very calm and peaceful area with very little footfall and hardly any traffic noise. Plenty of benches. If you're into skimming, there's a smaller stream which is perfect for it. The only downfall is it's not a very long walk - about 15 minutes in total if you walk along the graveyard island too.

Drove under the bridge from the east side and managed to park literally under the bridge... there's room for about three cars ...walked up road onto path and down to the promenade. Beautiful walk along flat path to church island and walk around graveyard which was a lovely way to spend 2hours.

A lovely walk from llanfairpwllgwyngyll train station to the Belgian Promande. Once on the promenade you can go over to the island and the church is always open to visitors also a you can climb upto the monument with views of the Menai. You need to check the tide times if walking along the coastal path. You can get to it along the holyhead road towards bangor.

Lovely place fantastic views My daughter in law grew up in Menai bridge so knew this place well

Well worth a wonder around here. The awesome bridge, the grave yard (full of stories) and the woods with beautiful trails.

Would be a great place to sit on a nice day to view the Menai Bridge, but still a nice walk on a wet windy November day

This is quite a tiny museum to educate people about the history of the two bridges across the Menai. It's run by volunteers, who are keen and knowledgeable. We spent an hour in there reading the board ds and looking at the exhibits. Well worth it if you have an hour to spare.

This is a lovely venue that gets used for things other than just the museum. For example there is a yoga and well-being class on Monday mornings by northern light yoga (Naomi Dalton takes it). It has a kitchen area as well. The people that run the venue are really nice and very professional and organised as well. You can park in Waitrose car park for free for a couple of hours which is handy :-) Ps the museum is very interesting as well.

Really interesting place, lots of exhibits, and the main room also hosts some evening lectures.

Brilliant heritage museum, spent nearly 2 hours here packed with lots of interesting things and great displays, well set up with lots of photos, drawings, artefacts, and original parts rescued from the water after a refurbishment during the last century. Also a great short film explaining how both bridges came about and where built. The volunteers, Jenny & and Janet, were very welcoming and very knowledgeable and nothing too much trouble, they where great guides on where to start with the displays. Also gave good ideas, with where to go on a trail around Menai Bridge. Much appreciated as we got see the bridge close up , church on the island and parts of the town we would have missed. Lovely ladies, thankyou. We parked 2 minutes up the road , tho there are a few spaces in front of the Heritage centre with 2 hours free parking. All for £5 a head, what a bargain, great place to visit.

Great little museum with friendly knowledgable staff. Interesting information on the Menai bridges, Thomas Telford and local history. The film describing the bridge construction is well worth viewing.

Lovely place to go, very educational. People working there are friendly and approachable.

Small museum, bit expensive and staff follow you round and talk at you about items even if you are not looking at them.

Why state your opening time as 7:30am when according to your neighbours you rarely turn up before 9 to 9:30 and sometimes never. I waited 40 minutes, then gave up, I'll now buy online, they are always open. Presumably your so wealthy you don't need customers, the first hobbist timber merchant I've never met.

A treasure trove of Wood, excellent prices, no funny business.. I would highly recommend :)

Fab views, easy to walk across and you can see birds of prey diving and hunting from the end. There is a free museum that tells you all about Brunel and the bridge - we didn’t go but it looked interesting. £1 for cars to cross but free for foot passengers.

A must do when visiting the Clifton Suspension Bridge is visiting it by foot. There is a great walk from the river going up (you have to cross a busy road, but it is worth it as you see the bridge from different heights and angles. There is a digital tour with lots of information, download recommended!

Before sharing my review, I want to acknowledge that the Clifton Suspension Bridge, despite its beauty, has sadly been the site of tragic losses. That’s why it’s so important to remember that help is always available. The Samaritans can be reached 24/7 at 116 123, with compassionate people ready to listen and support you through any situation. Remember, you matter, and the world is brighter with your smile in it. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is truly a sight to behold. Its beauty is breathtaking, especially when viewed from afar with the Avon Gorge beneath it. The bridge is steeped in history, having been designed by the famous engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel and completed in 1864. Walking across the bridge is free, and it gives you an incredible perspective of the surrounding area. Driving over it costs £1.50 for cars, which feels fair considering its importance. Visiting at night is especially beautiful with the lights turned on, creating a magical atmosphere. The bridge is not just a stunning piece of architecture, but also a vital link for transportation in the area and a symbol of Bristol itself.

We walked 40 minutes on a rainy day to see the Clifton Bridge and it was well worth it. The views were spectacular and the bridge itself a feat of engineering, fascinating.

Love our visit to the bridge! However, the drive up to the bridge was a tricky one for me. Narrow two way roads with cars parked either side, with lots of sharp u-bends. Once at the destination we were lucky enough to find parking on the street (i felt we were lucky with that space). Parking cost almost £7 via the RingGo app- I’d advise to download this beforehand as we had poor phone signal which made it difficult. Walk to the bridge is short and once there incredibly impressive. The walk across is only open on once side at the moment due to maintenance on the other side- regardless, the view is a great one! Walked back over to then take the short walk up to the observatory tower for a much better view of the bridge (in my opinion). The observatory has a cafe and a cave for another different view of the bridge. Apart from the last 10 min drive up to the bridge and paying for parking, it’s brilliant. Exactly what it says on the tin and a beautiful scenic walk and view. Highly recommend!

Passed through the bridge on the way to Wales. It's a nice piece of history and in good weather offers a nice view along with being able to marvel at the engineering. The area is nice and there are coffee shops close by. If you drive over you have to pay £1

A Timeless Icon of Engineering and Beauty – Clifton Suspension Bridge Clifton Suspension Bridge is more than just a way to cross the Avon Gorge—it’s a breathtaking symbol of Bristol’s heritage and ingenuity. Designed by the great Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the bridge seamlessly blends 19th-century engineering brilliance with stunning natural surroundings. From the moment you approach, the views are simply unforgettable. Whether you’re walking across or gazing from the Clifton Observatory, the panoramic sights of the gorge, River Avon, and surrounding countryside are spectacular at any time of day. Sunset, in particular, casts a golden hue that transforms the entire scene into something magical. The bridge itself is an architectural marvel. Elegant and enduring, it continues to function as a vital crossing while drawing visitors from around the world. There’s also a small Visitor Centre nearby, offering insight into its rich history and the challenges faced during construction. Whether you’re a tourist, photographer, history enthusiast, or just someone looking for a quiet spot to reflect, Clifton Suspension Bridge delivers. It’s not just a bridge—it’s an experience.