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 😫

51m

August 16, 2022

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.

This is an out and back road but well worth it for the views.

WoolyMatt

August 3, 2020

The closest you can get to South Stacks on a road bike

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Location: Trearddur, Anglesey, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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