Navigation & Maps

Navigation

While advanced navigational skills aren’t required, a basic understanding is necessary. We strongly recommend carrying a map, compass, and GPS device.

Self-sufficiency and sound judgment are mandatory as checkpoints can be up to 20 miles apart, and the terrain is challenging. The weather can change quickly, and you may spend many hours running through the night in harsh conditions.

The final route is detailed in our downloadable Map Pack, available about two weeks before the race to accommodate any last-minute changes.

GPX route profiles for both the Ring O’ Fire and Firelighter can also be downloaded about two weeks before the race. GPX files are indicative and only provide the high-tide routes; the official route will be included in our 2026 Map Pack.

We recommend using:

Ordnance Survey Maps of Anglesey West and East (1:25,000)
Harvey Anglesey Coastal Path XT40 (1:40,000)
Wales Coast Path Map 1 including Anglesey Coastal Path XT40 (1:40,000)

The route is marked by Anglesey Coastal Path signposts, displaying the Tern and yellow arrow. While generally well-signposted, some areas may be unclear, especially at night or when tired. For night-time navigation advice, please refer to our Hazards section of this document.

Maps

6th August 2025: Maps 6 & 9 updated due to coast path diversion in place

Below are the links to download the map packs showing the official Ring O’ Fire 2025 route:

All Maps (zip)

Map 1 – Start & Finish – CP9 HOLYHEAD BREAKWATER COUNTRY PARK

Map 2 – Penrhos

Map 3 – CP 1- PENHRYN CARAVAN PARK

Map 4 – Porth Trwyn

Map 5 – Carmel Head & Cemlyn Bay

Map 6 – CP 2 – CEMAES BAY

Map 7 – Llanlleiana Tower to Amlwch

Map 8 – Amlwch to Traeth Lligwy Beach

Map 9 – CP 3 – MOELFRE – Firelighter Finish

Map 10 – Red Wharf Bay

Map 11 – Bwrdd Arthur

Map 12 – Penmon Point

Map 13 – CP 4 – BEAUMARIS LEISURE CENTRE – Half Way

Map 14 – St Marys Church

Map 15 – Brynsiencyn

Map 16 – CP 5 – SEA ZOO and River Briant stepping stones

Map 17 – CP 6 – EGLWYS CRIST Y BRENIN & Newborough Forest

Map 18 – Aberffraw

Map 19 – CP 7 – RHOSNEIGR VILLAGE HALL

Map 20 – Four Mile Bridge & Silver Bay

Map 21 – CP 8 – TREARDDUR BAY VILLAGE HALL

GPX Files

GPX routes are a guide only. Use the maps provided to confirm the designated route, low tide options and honesty books.
We recommend using maps and a compass.

Firelighter 2025

Ring O’ Fire 2025