Breakwater Country Park up Holyhead Mountain: route map, distance and time
220 m · Anglesey and the Lleyn Peninsula · OS grid SH218829
Holyhead Mountain is the highest point on Anglesey, a rocky hill above the sea cliffs of South Stack with an Iron Age hillfort on its summit.
Paths climb from the country park over heath and rock to the summit.
Breakwater Country Park at a glance
| Distance | 1.4 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 188 m |
| Time up | 0h 35m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 0h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Easy |
| Start | Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead |
| Start grid reference | SH 226 832 |
| Summit grid reference | SH218829 |
Breakwater Country Park map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- The Victoria1.4 km
- Cambria Inn1.9 km
- The Chester1.9 km
- Cuffed-in Coffee1.6 km
- Cwt Crempog1.6 km
- Happy Belly Deli1.9 km
- Public toilets0.2 km
- Public toilets1.9 km
- Ty Mawr Farm Campsite1.9 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long Breakwater Country Park takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 0h 30m | 0h 45m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 0h 35m | 0h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 0h 45m | 1h 5m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:51, sunset 18:16. Start by 16:26 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:52, sunset 18:14. Start by 16:24 to be down before dark, allowing 0h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Holyhead Mountain summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Holyhead Mountain right now. The main Holyhead Mountain page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Holyhead Mountain forecast.
About Holyhead Mountain
Holyhead Mountain is the highest point on Anglesey, a rocky hill above the sea cliffs of South Stack with an Iron Age hillfort on its summit. More about Holyhead Mountain, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Challenges that include Holyhead Mountain
Other routes up Holyhead Mountain
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Stack | 2.2 km one way | 224 m | 0h 50m | Easy |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 226 832, the summit at SH218829), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Breakwater Country Park: questions and answers
How far is Breakwater Country Park?
Breakwater Country Park is 1.4 km one way to the summit of Holyhead Mountain, with 188 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 2.8 km.
How long does Breakwater Country Park take?
About 0h 35m to the summit of Holyhead Mountain and 0h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 1h 5m for the round trip.
Where do you park for Breakwater Country Park?
Breakwater Country Park starts from Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead. The grid reference is SH 226 832.
Is Breakwater Country Park suitable for beginners?
Yes. Peakify grades it Easy: a fit beginner can walk it on a clear day. Take a map, warm layers and waterproofs all the same.
What time should I start Breakwater Country Park today?
By 16:26 at the latest. Sunset on Holyhead Mountain today is 18:16, Breakwater Country Park takes about 0h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Breakwater Country Park?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).