Section 12 of 12, Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Trearddur Bay to Holyhead
11.6 miles (18.7 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 255 790. Finish: SH 246 825. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 499 m of climbing and 493 m of descent; highest point 177 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Trearddur Bay.
- Bus stops
- Beach Car Park, 170 m from the start. Directions SH 257 789Square, 270 m from the start. Directions SH 256 792
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 100 m from the start. Directions SH 256 790Car park (pay), 190 m from the start. Directions SH 254 791Car park, 220 m from the start. Directions SH 256 792
Getting back
The section finishes at Holyhead. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Holyhead, 410 m from the finish. Directions SH 247 821
- Bus stops
- Summer Hill, 130 m from the finish. Directions SH 246 826Hill Street Car Park, 140 m from the finish. Directions SH 245 825Holyhead Clock, 210 m from the finish. Directions SH 246 823
Planning the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
- Planning the whole trail: visitanglesey.co.uk.
- The guidebook: Isle of Anglesey (Wales Coast Path official guide) (Northern Eye Books).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 28% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 10 kissing gates, 4 gates, 3 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 6.2 miles in.
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