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South Stack Lighthouse

Holyhead LL65, Wales
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Holyhead
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is a great place for a walk watching the various sea birds that nest on the high cliffs. the views across to the lighthouse are spectacular on a clear day like we had. Passing ships and ferries can be seen in the distance. Worth walking the 400 or so steps to the lighthouse, here you can learn more about... More

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Holyhead, anglesey,wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

i live in holyhead and know the area ,sea life plus bird watching, walk down the steps to light house ,have a picnic or use the cafe . More

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shropshire
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Good day out for couples or a family. RSPB visitors center with cafe for light meals and snacks, you can look down from the cliffs and watch the birds nesting on the cliffs. Nice walk up the cliffs that overlooks the lighthouse. Never went into the lighthouse but it costs £4.80 for an adult. More

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Stockport, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Helpful and informative staff,found it very interesting. More

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Pentraeth, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

If visiting Anglesey and driving up from Trearddur Bay you follow a lovely coastline with some great little bays. You will eventually come to south stack lighthouse. From the top of the cliff you can walk down a few hundred steps down to the lighthouse. Lovely place to visit and great for bird watchers. Fantastic views. More

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SouthWest England
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Really scenic, well maintained paths and access. Fantastic views. Really well set out visitors centre with ample parking. The Lighthouse does not open until the start of April - a poor decision More

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Aberdeen, U.K.
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012
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This is a stunning location and we loved our visit - despite the torrential rain and howling gales! Hopefully the sun will be shining next time. More

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Barnsley, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

South Stack was closed on our visit, but my RSPB South Stack review takes into account the wider reserve. More

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Benllech, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Imagine a sailing ship in a storm and seeing this light offering a safe route. Birds soaring and the wild winds jerking and pulling. More

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Rhyl, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Loved the views, it was very cold and windy but well worth a look and a little walk on the cliffs More

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