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South Stack loop — Anglesey

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South Stack loop — Anglesey

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4.8

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South Stack loop — Anglesey

00:33

1.76km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Parking

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982 m

View of South Stack Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lighthouse has warned passing ships of the treacherous rock below since its completion in 1809. The 91-foot (28 m)-tall lighthouse on South Stack was designed by Daniel Alexander and the main light is visible to passing vessels for 24 nmi (44 km; 28 mi), and was designed to allow safe passage for ships on the treacherous Dublin–Holyhead–Liverpool sea route. It provides the first beacon along the northern coast of Anglesey for east-bound ships. It is followed by lighthouses, fog horns, and other markers at North Stack, Holyhead Breakwater, The Skerries, the Mice, Point Lynas, and at the south-east tip of the island Trwyn Du. The lighthouse is operated remotely by Trinity House.
You can only go so far with your bike due to the 400 steps you must take to reach the lighthouse itself. We managed to lock our bikes up and tackle the stairs. But on the way back we realised it was too much and legs were tired 😫

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1.37 km

South Stack Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

South Stack is the most westerly point of Anglesey and is marked by a picturesque lighthouse on towering cliffs. The area is managed by the RSPB because it's an important sea bird nesting site. The visitor centre is run by the RSPB and includes information about the area as well as toilets and a café.

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1.76 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

892 m

654 m

191 m

Surfaces

794 m

537 m

307 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (90 m)

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Friday 8 May

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View of South Stack Lighthouse

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