At a glance
Working 1835 Trinity House lighthouse on the north-east tip of Anglesey — free to access via the coastal path with views across Liverpool Bay to the Isle of Man and the Lake District. Lighthouse interior not open to visitors. 4 miles from Amlwch. LL68 0NT.
About Point Lynas Lighthouse
Point Lynas is the furthest-north projection of north-east Anglesey, a rocky limestone headland commanding wide views across the Irish Sea and Liverpool Bay. The lighthouse here — built by Trinity House in 1835 — is a working navigation aid, guiding shipping through one of the busiest stretches of coastal water in Britain. The lighthouse complex is not open to visitors, but the headland surrounding it is freely accessible via the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, which passes directly around the promontory.
The views from Point Lynas are exceptional. Looking north and west, Liverpool Bay opens out towards the Isle of Man — visible on clear days as a low blue outline more than 40 miles away. To the north-east, the Lancashire coast and the Lake District fells are sometimes visible on days of exceptional clarity. Behind you to the south, the peaks of Eryri rise above the body of Anglesey. The headland is particularly atmospheric in rough weather, when Atlantic swells roll in from the north-west.
The approach is through the small village of Llaneilian — a quiet settlement with a medieval church dedicated to St Eilian, worth a brief stop. From Llaneilian, a 15-minute walk brings you to the headland. The coastal path can be extended westward to Amlwch or southward towards Benllech through varied cliff-top and bay scenery. Cemlyn Bay nature reserve — home to one of the largest tern colonies in Wales — is 8 miles to the west along the north coast.
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Frequently asked questions
The lighthouse at Point Lynas is a working Trinity House lighthouse and is not open to the public for interior visits. However, the headland on which it stands is freely accessible via the Isle of <span lang="cy">Anglesey</span> Coastal Path, which passes right around the promontory. The lighthouse and its attendant buildings make for excellent photography from the surrounding paths, and the headland itself offers some of the finest seascape views on the island.
Point Lynas projects further north than almost any other point on <span lang="cy">Anglesey</span>, giving views across Liverpool Bay in three directions. On clear days you can see the Wirral, the Lancashire coast, the Lake District fells, and — more than 40 miles to the north-west — the Isle of Man. Looking south from the headland, the Snowdonian peaks are visible behind the body of <span lang="cy">Anglesey</span>. The headland is particularly dramatic in westerly gales, when Atlantic swells roll into the bay.
The lighthouse at Point Lynas was built in 1835 by Trinity House, the corporation responsible for lighthouses around the coast of England and Wales. The light guides shipping through the busy waters of the Irish Sea and Liverpool Bay — one of the most heavily trafficked sea lanes in Britain. The lighthouse replaced an earlier leading light on the headland that had guided ships into the Mersey and along the North Wales coast since the 18th century.
The headland and adjacent coastal path are good for seabirds and migrants. Seawatching from the point in autumn can produce Manx shearwaters, gannets, and skuas moving through Liverpool Bay. The rocky shoreline holds oystercatchers, purple sandpipers (in winter), and turnstones. Bottlenose dolphins and porpoises are occasionally seen from the headland. The coastal path between Point Lynas and Amlwch passes through gorse and heather scrub that supports warblers in summer.
Point Lynas is on the remote north-east corner of <span lang="cy">Anglesey</span>, near the village of Llaneilian. The nearest town is Amlwch, 4 miles to the west on the A5025. From Llaneilian, a 15-minute walk along a minor road and then the coastal path reaches the headland. There is no public transport serving the area reliably — a car is the practical option. The Isle of <span lang="cy">Anglesey</span> Coastal Path passes through, so walkers can approach from Amlwch to the west or Benllech to the south.