Getting Here

Ring O' Fire and Firelighter events both start at Holyhead Breakwater Country Park, Holyhead LL65 1YG


Travel Options


Holyhead is a major port with excellent transport links, making it easy to reach:

Manchester and Liverpool: Approximately 2 hours by car.
London: Just over 3.5 hours by direct train.
Dublin: Less than 2 hours away by ferry.

By Car


Follow the A55 Expressway along the North Wales coast and cross the Britannia Bridge onto Anglesey. From the bridge, it takes 20 minutes (20 miles / 32 km) along the A55 to reach Holyhead. Free parking is available at the event start and finish point on the approach road to Holyhead Breakwater Country Park.

Car Share


We encourage car sharing to reduce environmental impact and enjoy social and financial benefits. Connect with other runners via our Facebook group. We also invite you to join our Ring O' Fire and Firelighter Running Community page.

By Coach


National Express and Eurolines coach services connect with Holyhead from other major cities.

For timetable and ticket information please visit:
Eurolines
National Express

By Rail


Holyhead Station has direct rail links to London Euston and Cardiff, with easy connections from Chester and Crewe. From Holyhead station, it's a short taxi ride or a walk to Breakwater Country Park.

For details on train times and fares visit
National Rail (or call 08457 484950)

By Ferry


Dublin is less than 2 hours away by ferry. From the ferry port, it's a short taxi ride or walk to Breakwater Country Park.

For details on ferry times and fares visit:
Stena Line
Irish Ferries

By Air


Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester International Airport are the closest, being 104 and 122 miles away respectively.

Taxis in Anglesey


You cand details of taxi services based on Anglesey on the Anglesey Council website.

Where to stay


Where to Stay


Anglesey offers a variety of great hotels, quality holiday lets, and camping options.

Please note that we don't make specific hotel recommendations, but encourage you to explore and find the accommodation that best suits your needs:

Hotels:
Visit Anglesey

Campsites:



What do people say about us?



"Thanks for a great weekend. Im sure you guys are feeling just a wrecked if not more as us runners are. It was a truly brutal challenge."
Past Ring O' Fire finisher