Holyhead Harbour – Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse loop from Holyhead

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Holyhead Harbour – Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse loop from Holyhead

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Holyhead Harbour – Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse loop from Holyhead

01:09

11.1km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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250 m

Holyhead Harbour

Highlight • Structure

The port of Holyhead is a major port for both fishing vessels and commercial passenger ships. From here, you can catch ferries to Ireland.

It's a lovely place to explore, …

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1.37 km

Royal Visit to Anglesey Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

Plaque to commemorate the Royal Family visiting Anglesey in 1958.

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1.46 km

Holyhead Maritime Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Situated at picturesque Newry Beach, the museum is a fascinating family experience. Take a step back in time in the oldest Lifeboat Station in Wales. Learn about shipwrecks, gallant rescues …

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1.92 km

View of Holyhead Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Port of Holyhead (Welsh: Porthladd Caergybi) is a commercial and ferry port handling more than 2 million passengers each year. It covers an area of 240 hectares, and is …

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5.62 km

Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Excellent viewpoint from the exposed end of this 2.7km breakwater. Next stop Ireland...

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9.68 km

Dutch Navy Memorial, Holyhead

Highlight • Monument

It's marking a link which saw Holyhead play host to Dutch sailors at the start of the first world war.

The soldiers came to the town after escaping the Nazi …

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10.6 km

St Cybi's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St Cybi's is a Grade I-listed church that was built in the 13th century. It stands on the site of an earlier church that was constructed around 540 AD by …

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