Walk 3039 - Holyhead Mountain, Anglesey

Holyhead Mountain provides the basis for an excellent coastal walk in Anglesey. The route offers superb views of the South Stack lighthouse, the cliffs and provides the chance to see many saebirds. In addition the summit of Holyhead Mountain provides a panorama across much of Anglesey.

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

	OS Explorer	Sheet 262
	OS Landranger	Sheet 114

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.