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George IV Arch

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📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Dogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

53.31422, -4.62475

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦117+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Oystercatcher
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow +114 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Herring Gull, Oystercatcher, Carrion Crow +114 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Coelopa frigida, Common Darter, Migrant Hawker +17 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Coelopa frigida, Common Darter, Migrant Hawker +17 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Scarlet Pimpernel, Smith's Pepperwort, Pyramidal Orchid +2 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Scarlet Pimpernel, Smith's Pepperwort, Pyramidal Orchid +2 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Isle of Anglesey Coastal PathWalking route200 km
Named routeLength 200 kmRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Lôn Las Cymru (North)Cycling route
Named routeRef 8National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part Irish SeaCycling route
Named routeInternational cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route419 m
Named routeRef 8Length 419 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 5Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Holyhead - George IV Arch

📷 Colin Park · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Holyhead - George IV Arch

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️Breakwater QuarryCountry park2.4 km→🌱Garreglwyd ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Parc Gwledig Morglawdd CaergybiUrban park2.4 km→⛪St Ffraid's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Cybi's ChurchReligious grounds600 m→🌱Maes Chwarae V J OwenUrban park1.9 km→

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