Angelsey - Holyhead
This is a great place to park and wild camp with a multitude of facilities and your finger tips, with views of the 2nd largest Breakwater in the world, only 2nd to Florida. There is a museum and Gallery situated on the site where the rock to build the Breakwater was quarried from. The Old buildings have been utilised to create a Cafe and a Gallery where the furnaces were situated. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area from seabirds to raptors and the Chough (a member of the crow family) are all residents. Out to sea there are views toward Ireland and a range of Sea Mamals from Dolphins to Humpback Whales have all been observed and even the occasional Orca or Basking Shark. The walks that take you along the Welsh Coastal Path are nothing short of breath taking and refreshing and in good weather a lovely way to sit and observe the wildlife on land and sea.
The Breakwater is no longer accessible by vehicle but can walked along and cycled. Stena who own the property now have restricted vehicle access due to excess littering and safety grounds, although there is always optimism that they may allow vehicles to camp over night on the Breakwater in the future. I have parked on the entrance to the Breakwater many times (just enter these co-ordintaes to your sat nav LL65 1Y ) and its just through the gates on your right and spent the night and have never had anyone ask me to move.
The marina and Breakwater are great for fishing (there are bait shops in the town), Kayking and Storm watching.
This a short video of the Breakwater in a Storm I took with me and Tracy in 2014
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Parking is ample but will get busy during tourist season.
Toilets next to cafe
Coastal Path Walks
Cafe and view of old quarry works and gallery
Artists Impression of Holyhead Marina in 1800s
The Chough
Cafe and seating area
The Gallery inside the where the furnaces were
Parking on Beach Road at Holyhead Marina
There are no parking restrictions on this stretch of road and over night campers do use this spot. There are toilets opposite near the Coastguard Buildings.
There are no parking restrictions on this stretch of road and over night campers do use this spot. There are toilets opposite near the Coastguard Buildings.
To get to Holyhead -
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There are many good points about this area and if you have other things to mention then please let me know and I will gladly add them.
"Happy Camping"
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