The walk begins at the Holyhead Breakwater Country Park car park. Unfortunately, as is often the case in North Wales, the route is poorly signposted and there are no waymarkers. However, it isn’t too difficult to navigate your way to the South Stack Lighthouse. Start by walking behind the information centre in the car park and towards a gap in the hedge. Continue on past the small lake. You will see another gap in a hedge beyond the lake which you should walk through and then turn left onto the path. You will enjoy the colourful display of heather and wildflowers in the summer months.

After a short but steep climb up the rocky path you will see a smaller path leading off to the left. There is a sign here with a white arrow but it is easy to miss. Take this path which is also relatively steep and a uneven.

From the lighthouse, retrace your steps to the road and then climb up the rocky path in front of you. This is a fabulous place for a picnic or a short rest before walking back to the Breakwater Country Park. You will see a signpost directing you towards the park and Holyhead. Follow the path back, ignoring the signs for the summit of Holyhead Mountain (unless you fancy a detour). As you begin to descend towards the car park, look out for a path to your left which is easy to miss. There is a wooden post with a white arrow here for the benefit of those coming up. Turn left onto the path and follow this back to the small lake, information centre and car park.

If you have the time, take a stroll around the old brick factory. You can’t miss it as it is the building with the large chimney. The internal walls now feature a display of historic photographs and guides to the local wildlife.