Cycling in Holyhead
2 cycling routes from Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, United Kingdom, 3 to 62 km, 65 km mapped in all, with up to 352 m of climbing in a day. Rolling riding (5 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 14 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jun to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 2
- Lengths
- 3–62 km
- Biggest day
- 352 m
- Terrain
- Rolling
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy to Moderate
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 4% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 14 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 2 routes.
Cycling guide to Holyhead
Cyclists starting from Holyhead can explore the short EuroVelo 2 Wales section route towards Porth-y-Felin, covering 3.3 km on half paved surfaces. This route has no elevation gain and stays close to sea level, making it suitable for easy rides. For longer rides, the 61.8 km route to Caernarfon passes through numerous towns including Valley, Menai Bridge, and Bangor. This route features mainly paved roads with just 2% gravel or unpaved surfaces, and includes 13.6 km of cycle paths. It involves a total ascent of 352 m, with the highest point at 68 m above sea level. There is a modest climb near the end of the route with an average gradient of 3.1% over 1.4 km. Both routes have multiple railway stations nearby, facilitating access. Services along the routes can be sparse, with the longest stretch without any facilities being 12.7 km on the longer ride.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, with the highest point reaching 68 m. The longest climb is 1.4 km at an average gradient of 3.1%, with a maximum gradient of 6%. The shorter route has no elevation gain. Most surfaces are paved, with some gravel or unpaved sections making up 2% on the longer route.