Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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572 m

Ellin's Tower

Ellins Tower is part of the RSPB reserve. In spring and early summer this is an ideal place to see the seabirds nesting on the cliffs. Binoculars and telescopes can …

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982 m

View of South Stack Lighthouse

You should be aware of the fact that it is quite a bit way down to the light house and again up on the way back.

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1.54 km

View of Gogarth Bay

On a clear day, view of Ireland!

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3.63 km

North Stack Fog Signal Station

The North Stack on Anglesey is a cliff top peninsula where the old fog warning system is housed. It's now a bird watching observatory. The cliffs below are an important traditional climbing venue with some hard routes.

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4.87 km

Holyhead Mountain (Mynydd Tŵr) Summit

At 722 feet (220 m) above sea level, Holyhead Mountain is the highest summit in the county of Anglesey. The Welsh name, Mynydd Tŵr, means ‘tower’ and you are certainly …

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6.85 km

South Stack Lighthouse

South Stack is the most westerly point of Anglesey and is marked by a picturesque lighthouse on towering cliffs. The area is managed by the RSPB because it's an important …

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7.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

860 m

573 m

174 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.17 km

595 m

420 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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South Stack, Holyhead Mountain & North Stack loop — Holyhead, Anglesey

Ellin's Tower

View of South Stack Lighthouse

View of Gogarth Bay

North Stack Fog Signal Station

Holyhead Mountain (Mynydd Tŵr) Summit

South Stack Lighthouse

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