Follow the path for superb views of South Stack Lighthouse
South Stack is one of the most spectacular locations on Ynys Mon [The Island of Anglesey]. The South Stack Lighthouse is built on Ynys Lawd, a small rocky islet about thirty metres off the edge of Holy Island, which itself is an island just barely separate from the main part of Anglesey.
The Lighthouse can be reached by a steep stone stairway of over 400 steps, and a bridge over the turbulent deep water channel, 100 feet below.
Wonderful views towards the Lighthouse. The white metal bridge that connects Ynys Lawd with Holy Island is clearly visible.
The Lighthouse has warned passing ships of the treacherous rocks below since its completion in 1809. The 28 m (91 ft) lighthouse was designed by Daniel Alexander and the main light is visible to passing vessels for 28 miles, and was designed to allow safe passage for ships on the treacherous sea route from Dublin, in Ireland, to Liverpool, in England.
Sea King Helicopter from RAF Valley, on manoeuvres over the steep cliffs. Prince William pilots one of these. I wonder if he’s flying today?
South Stack is a popular visitor attraction, not only for the stunning views of the cliffs, coast and Lighthouse, but also for the surrounding nature reserve, run by the RSPB, with thousands of sea birds nesting on the cliffs in the Spring. The large granite cliffs rise sheer from the sea to a height of 60 metres.
This is as near as I dare go. Behind the warning sign is a sheer drop over vertical cliffs.
The wild sea batters the cliffs
A climber braves the gale force winds. Don’t look down!!
The climber fearlessly descends the cliff at speed
South Stack Lighthouse is one of the most spectacular Lighthouses in Wales, set among equally spectacular scenery.
Late afternoon at South Stack
Ellis Tower, where the birdwatchers go
Ellis Tower silhouetted at Twilight
More beauty to behold. Such a grand lightouse and set in an awe inspring place.
It is beautiful there. I plan on going again in the Spring – I’m told that thousands of sea birds breed on the cliff face there. That must be amazing to see. Blessings.
That sounds like a chance to photograph all sorts of birds and some outstanding scenery. I know that you are looking forward to that trip.
I am indeed. I’ll be posting the photos in the Spring, all being well. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Holy cow, what a place! Absolutely gorgeous photos. Fourth from the end is one of my favorite.
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. I love your new article too. I have left you a comment there. Bless you.
These are fabulous photos, Lizzie! It’s so good to see other parts of the UK as I have travelled very seldom in my life. I wasn’t getting notification of your new posts but I think I’ll get them now that I’ve ticked the right box. LOL!
So glad you liked the photos. Thank you for your support and encouragement. I greatly appreciate it. I’m seeing beauty where I never saw it before since I took up photography. The world seems to look very different through a lens.
I tried to follow your Christian blog earlier, but Google kept giving me different screens, so I don’t know if it worked. I hope so. Blessings xx
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I find your picture of the sign interesting because the Welsh language has apparently borrowed the Latin or French word that English also borrowed and renders perilous.
Very interesting. Thank you for your insight. Blessings from Lizzie Joy
Wow! I was absolutely spellbound by the beauty you’ve captured in these photos. The cliff one made my heart pound…
Thank you for a wonderful tour!
~ Wendy
Thank you, Wendy, for your nice comment. I value greatly your support and encouragement. It is a glorious place. Have a lovely day. xx
It’s so rugged yet extremely beautiful. Your pictures are spectacular!
Thank you. Your comments are greatly appreciated. I love belonging to such a supportive community. Thank you. Blessings and have a nice day xx
Lighthouses! A light in the darkness that guides us safely home!! Your photos are stuunning! I actually held my breath when I looked at the climber!!!!
Hi Rebecca, I’ve just found your comment in my spam folder. So sorry I didn’t pick it up sooner. I love your insights. I actually hadn’t thought of the spiritual application. Indeed, we all need our own personal ‘Lighthouse’ to guide us ‘Home’. Thank you.
A long time ago, when I was in hospital I could look across the bay and see what I thought to be a lighthouse… I think that I will look back on my photos/ trip to Halifax, Nova Scotia. There is a beautiful light house at Peggy’s Cove where they sell a delicious gingerbread cake…now I’m hungry…
How wonderful. I love gingerbread cake. And I’m getting quite a feel for lighthouses. I love the sound of “Peggy’s Cove”. Nova Scotia is on my ever-growing bucket list.
It’s 10.15pm here, so I’m headed for my bed. Goodnight from me. Enjoy the rest of your day.
Wonderful pictures Lizzie!!
Thank you so much. I love your photos too. They are simply stunning. Blessings and have a lovely day. xx
On my, what a beautiful place and your photos are gorgeous
Thank you very much. Yes, it is beautiful and I plan to return before too long. Have a lovely day xx
WOW! This is amazing place… Once I watched a program on BBC it was about British coasts and towns at the sea side, almost fascinated me as now. Thank you dear Lizzie, love, nia
Thank you, my friend. I’m glad you liked it. I thought it was awesome and I’m planning on going back next Spring. Blessings and love from LizzieJoy
Hi, I was there in 1985 early morning when flocks of bird flew out from the collapsed part (hollow) in the cliff; the sight was surreal. I was there again in 1997 in an afternoon looking straight down to the South Stack and cliff with heather (?) all around the place, again it was breathtaking. Your photos have captured the beauty of the place. Many thanks for the sharing! Well done! Michael
Thank you, Michael, for your nice comment. I visited South Stack for the first time last week. It is truly awesome. The winds, however, were extremely strong and it was difficult to keep one’s balance. It was also late on in the day, so I decided to leave the 400 steps and return next Spring to see the nesting sea birds, visiting the Lighthouse, itself, at the same time. It is possible to climb to the top of the Lighthouse. The views must be stunning from up there. Wishing you a wonderful day.
Wow, such a lovely and colorful place!
It really is stunning. I want to go back next Spring, to see the thousands of sea birds that nest in the cliffs there. Blessings xx