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South Stack Lighthouse

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Sights & Landmarks, Observation Decks & Towers, Lighthouses

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South Stack, Holyhead LL65 1YH, Wales

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South Stack Lighthouse and Visitor Centre, operated under licence from Trinity House. Tickets available on the island ONLY at Present. Cash only as no signal for wifi for card machines. Summer opening times: Friday 1300-1600hrs, Sat to Thu...more

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Sheardypants

Bradford, United Kingdom

13048

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

A long way out for not much.

It’s a long way to travel for not much to see. The views and walks are nice, the actual route to the lighthouse was closed not sure why.

Date of experience: January 2019

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Claire B

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

276

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Bird watching

Brilliant days bird watching today. Guillemots, razor bills, chuff and puffin plus others. Lovely weather too.

Date of experience: May 2018

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elitesoccer225

Manchester, United Kingdom

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Conquering my fears

If you have a bad fear of heights this is not for you the views are amazing very cramped in light Room itself and not alot of time in there to enjoy the views ,it was cloudy when we arrived so view was restricted at...More

Date of experience: August 2018

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SimmoKen

Bury, United Kingdom

2531

Reviewed 9 December 2018

fantastic views

unforgettable scenery even on a stormy and overcast day. the cliff top paths are not advisable if you have no head for heights

Date of experience: August 2018

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dlight42

Verona, Italy

12158

Reviewed 22 November 2018

Dramatic views even in a typhoon!

I took advantage of a family trip to North Wales to kill some time the following day touring Anglesey, which I hadn't visited since my Uni days. The weather, which had been unseasonably sunny and warm the day before, took its revenge however and became...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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Rosalind M

Reviewed 7 November 2018

Lots of steps but a great view

We visited the lighthouse after a long coastal walk in the summer. It is separate from the RSPB site - slightly further up the road. Please be warned that they close the island mid-afternoon but this is not clear on the times at the top...More

Date of experience: September 2018

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MeridianManchester

Manchester

318133

Reviewed 7 November 2018

Very interesting visit but you need to be fit

After parking at the top of the cliff there are 412 steps down to the bridge. Then you have to climb up inside the lighthouse but only the last few steps are really steep. There is a display on the ground floor and at the...More

Date of experience: October 2018

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David R

Holyhead, United Kingdom

155

Reviewed 7 November 2018

Expensive

The visit to the lighthouse was both popular with locals and visitors. However, according to feedback by locals, it now becomes too expensive. The many steps down to the lighthouse will provide a good calory burn and active exercise. Not suitable for people with certain...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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stevieleefamily3

Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

105

Reviewed 7 November 2018 via mobile

👍 Great place

Great place the lighthouse is amazing. Long walk but beautiful over the sea really enjoyed it. Amazing scenery over the sea and you can see sea lions and dolphins bobbing up and down from the nature place

Date of experience: July 2018

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JEH1961

Pittsford, New York

298

Reviewed 6 November 2018

Stunning views and a great place to bird watch and look for seals.

Definitely a place to visit if you're in the area.There are several paths to walk along and always a lot to see apart from the lighthouse. The gift shop has a nice selection of items. There are picnic tables and a cafe.

Date of experience: November 2018

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sonnie77

How difficult is the walk to south stack please can young children manage and is there a charge to enter light house

31 October 2018|

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There is a charger payable at the bottom of the steps (with discounts for children, OAPs). Steps are quite steep and young children can manage but they might need a little encouragement on the way back up.