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Port town in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
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Nature trails, lake and cliff scenery
A mediaeval church. The original church was constructed at Holyhead around 540 AD by St Cybi, a cousin of St David.
Lighthouse on an outcrop of rocks north-east of Holyhead. An important breeding site for seabirds. Can be reached by charter boat from Holyhead.
Scuba and snorkelling.
Pub, hotel, good food.
By rail
There are hourly services from Shrewsbury via Bangor with some trains starting in Cardiff or Birmingham, all operated by Transport for Wales.
By boat
Irish Ferries and Stena Line sail several times a day from Dublin, taking 3 hr 30 min.
By bus
National Express and Arriva from across the UK to Holyhead
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