How to get to Holyhead Mountain
With a variety of walking routes and things to do on Holyhead Mountain, how you get there will depend on how you plan on spending your time there.
Getting to Holyhead is simple, especially by train. The mountain’s nearest train station is Holyhead Station. The station is well equipped with facilities like WiFi, toilets and cycle storage availability.
Trains to Holyhead come from all over. Popular routes include London to Holyhead, Llandudno to Holyhead and Chester to Holyhead.
From there, you can catch these buses or jump in a taxi to take you to your preferred starting point. When planning buses, look out for numbers 22, 4, 4R and X4.
For visitors planning to arrive by car, there are pay and display car parks at various locations around the mountain, such as on South Stack Road.
What to do at Holyhead Mountain
One of the most popular things to do here is to complete a Holyhead Mountain walk. Keen walkers and beginners alike can enjoy the views and wildlife that the landmark provides.
Visitors can take a Holyhead Mountain circular walk route to make the most of the site and take in all of the views. Depending on the route you choose, expect the walk to take around 2 ½ hours and to be moderately challenging.
As an exposed trail, walking the mountain will be tricker on wet or windy days. It’s best to attempt the walk in calm and dry conditions, not only for safety purposes but to get the most enjoyment from a beautiful day out in nature.
Experienced climbers may also want to get involved with rock climbing at the mountain. Holyhead Mountain provides some good crags for climbers to scale and enjoy. Be aware that wet weather conditions can make for a difficult climb, so safety is key.
Known as ‘Tŷ Mawr Hut Circles', Holyhead Mountain Hut Circles are a must-see. Roman artefacts have been found at the site, although the hut circles are actually far older. They date back to the Iron Age (around 500 BC). Around 20 huts have survived as foundations, although it’s estimated that there were originally over 50.
Caer y Twr Roman Watchtower is another fascinating sight to see on the mountain. This Iron Age settlement sits at the summit, the perfect spot for looking out in all directions. The remains that stand today tie Holyhead’s rich history together with this natural beauty spot.
About Holyhead Mountain
Located in Holyhead, the largest town on the Isle of Anglesey, this mountain is both a scenic feature and a hive of activity.
Holyhead Mountain’s peak reaches 220 metres, and both tourists and locals enjoy visiting to climb its height.
It is also home to plenty of wildlife that can be spotted when walking the mountain. On central walking paths, you can expect to see creatures like snakes and lizards. Along coastal paths, sea creatures like seals, dolphins and porpoises can be found, even sharks in warmer weather.
At South Stack, sea birds gather in the summer months. Puffins in particular like to nest upon the mountain, and rare birds like chough are seen in high numbers.
The mountain’s coastal paths provide wonderful sea views, with Ireland even becoming visible in the distance on clear days. This makes the mountain an excellent haven for photographers or artists to seek and find inspiration. Why not settle in a picturesque spot with a drawing pad or your camera, and see what you can create?
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