Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Holyhead

Holyhead is a town in Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom, home to about 11,431 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 32 churches and 14 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Caer Gybi Roman Fort (1 km), Holyhead Maritime Museum (1 km) and Holyhead Mail Pier Light (2 km).

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Holyhead, Wales
Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Holyhead at a glance

Location
Isle of Anglesey district, Wales, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,431
Coordinates
53.3062° N, 4.6321° W
Places within 50 km
102 (102 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Holyhead

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Holyhead: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Holyhead

102 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is Holyhead Mountain (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Holyhead

52 forts & heritage within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is Caer Gybi Roman Fort (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Holyhead

45 churches within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is St Maethlu's Church (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Holyhead

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is Holyhead Mail Pier Light (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Holyhead

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is Llyn Padarn (48 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Holyhead

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Holyhead. The closest is Llanberis Falls (54 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Holyhead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Holyhead
  2. 2 km Trefignath Chambered Tomb · tomb, Isle of Anglesey
  3. 3 km Holyhead Mail Pier Light · beach, Isle of Anglesey
  4. 2 km Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse · heritage site, Isle of Anglesey
  5. 2 km Holyhead Maritime Museum · museum, Isle of Anglesey
  6. 1 km Caer Gybi Roman Fort · fort, Isle of Anglesey
  7. 1 km Back to Holyhead

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How to reach Holyhead

    All places near Holyhead by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Holyhead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints13102Holyhead Mountain (4 km)
    Forts & heritage2852Caer Gybi Roman Fort (1 km)
    Churches3245St Maethlu's Church (10 km)
    Beaches & coast1429Holyhead Mail Pier Light (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs212Llyn Padarn (48 km)
    Waterfalls08Llanberis Falls (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37RSPB Valley Wetlands Reserve (10 km)
    Museums45Holyhead Maritime Museum (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves45South Stack (6 km)
    Treks12Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (22 km)
    Other attractions12Plas Newydd (37 km)

    Holyhead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Holyhead?

    Caer Gybi Roman Fort (fort, about 1 km), Holyhead Maritime Museum (museum, about 1 km), Holyhead Mail Pier Light (beach, about 2 km), Trefignath Chambered Tomb (tomb, about 2 km), Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse (heritage site, about 4 km), Holyhead Mountain (viewpoint, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Holyhead?

    102 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 32 churches, 14 beaches & coast, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Holyhead?

    Holyhead Mountain, about 4 km by road; Mynydd y Garn (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Holyhead?

    Caer Gybi Roman Fort, about 1 km by road; Trefignath Chambered Tomb (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Holyhead?

    St Maethlu's Church, about 10 km by road; St Mihangel Church (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Holyhead?

    Start in Holyhead, visit Trefignath Chambered Tomb, then Holyhead Mail Pier Light, then Holyhead Breakwater Lighthouse, then Holyhead Maritime Museum, then Caer Gybi Roman Fort, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Holyhead?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Holyhead

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Holyhead’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Holyhead on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.