Walk Holyhead Breakwater, longest breakwater in the UK
Aug 5, 2006 · When a visitor to Holyhead approaches Newry beach, the massive, solid Holyhead Breakwater is almost certainly the first feature they will notice. Holyhead Breakwater, stretching from west to east dominates the view as you look northwards from Newry Beach promenade or "The Prom" as we say here.
Newry Beach - Anglesey | UK Beach Guide
Newry beach is a small stretch of shingle and rock set within the harbour formed by the large breakwater. The beach is backed by a promenade which runs from the Holyhead Maritime museum along to the sailing club.
Holyhead Closest Beaches | Anglesey Seaside Towns | UK ... - UK Beach …
Mar 5, 2024 · Newry beach is a small stretch of shingle and rock set within the harbour formed by the large breakwater. The beach is backed by a promenade which runs from the Holyhead Maritime museum along to the sailing club.
Holyhead Breakwater - Holidays Anglesey
The breakwater at Holyhead is a staggering 1.7 miles long, the longest in Europe and is not only very pleasant to walk along as it has a promenade but extremely popular with fishing and various competitions take place throughout the year from this excellent fishing location.
15 Things to Do in Holyhead - Discover North Wales
6. Holyhead Breakwater. No visit to Holyhead would be complete without a walk or wheel along Europe’s longest breakwater. Stretching some 1.5 miles (2.4km) into the sea, this impressive structure was constructed in the 1850s and 60s to provide shelter for ships travelling in and out of the port in bad weather.
Newry Beach Holyhead - Holidays Anglesey
Newry beach is home to the Holyhead Maritime museum as you travel along the promenade you can see the Holyhead breakwater that was built to protect the harbour, the stone for this mega long structure came from the Breakwater Country Park about a mile away.
Visiting Holyhead Breakwater: The Longest in Europe
Holyhead breakwater is located on the North-Western tip of Holy Island, Anglesey. The 150-year-old structure snakes out from Holyhead Harbour some 1.5 miles (2.4km) into the sea, making it Europe’s longest breakwater.
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park | British Attractions
Oct 16, 2012 · And in times of tired feet, the Holyhead Breakwater Railway Company has trains travelling from Newry Beach (Holyhead) to breakwater Country Park. You can even hop on one that’ll take you to the end of the Breakwater.
Holyhead Breakwater and Holyhead Mountain Circular - AllTrails
Enjoy this 3.6-mile loop trail near Holyhead, Anglesey. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.
Holyhead Breakwater Country Park - All You Need to Know ... - Tripadvisor
One is displayed in a North Carolina museum, the other is here at the Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead. The setting is in a beautiful area with coastal paths and walks around the lake with interesting History of the Stone Quarry with stunning views over the Irish Sea.