South Stack Cliffs, Anglesey, Wales.. where to go, what to see and where to stay in Wales
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South Stack Cliffs in Wales
Holy Island, Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales
Nearby Places to Visit
  • South Stack Lighthouse is located on the north west tip of Anglesey North Wales
    South Stack Lighthouse
  • The Ty Mawr Huts are on Holy Island, Anglesey to the west of Holyhead
    Ty Mawr Huts South Stack
  • Holyhead Mountain, 722 ft (220m), is located on the north west of Holy Island, which itself sits to the north west of Anglesey North Wales
    Holyhead Mountain
  • The Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones are on Holy Island Anglesey to the south west of Holyhead
    Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones
  • Porth Dafarch is a lovely little south west facing beach on Holy Island Anglesey
    Porth Dafarch Beach
  • Holyhead Marina is located on the north west tip of Wales on Holy Island which is itself part of the Isle of Anglesey
    Holyhead Marina
  • Welcome to Holyhead Sailing Club
    Holyhead Sailing Club
  • The museum is a fascinating experience for the whole family
    Holyhead Maritime Museum
  • A small Cosy Bistro situated right on the water on Newry Beach and overlooking Holyhead harbour and the Breakwater
    Harbourfront Bistro
  • St Cybi's Church overlooks the harbour in Holyhead, Anglesey
    St Cybi's Church
  • This rocky beach is situated in Holyhead, Anglesey, North Wales
    Newry Beach
  • The Port and harbour of Holyhead is located on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales
    Holyhead Harbour and Port
  • Stena Line is an international transport and travel service company and one of the world's largest ferry operators
    Stena Line Ferries
  • Trearddur Bay beach in the resort of Trearddur is located between Rhoscolyn and Porth Dafarch on Holy Island, Anglesey, North Wales
    Trearddur Bay Beach
This breathtaking cliff-top site on Holy Island boasts walks, a visitor centre and closed circuit TV to view nesting birds. In summer over 4,000 pairs of seabirds nest at South Stack cliffs. From Ellin's Tower visitor centre you can watch puffins, fulmars, guillemots and razorbills, using binoculars and telescopes, and see live pictures of the birds on the cliffs. Superb bird watching opportunities are not the only reason to visit South Stack. The cliffs contain some of the oldest rocks in Wales, dating back nearly 600 million years to a geological period called the Precambrian. The extensive folds in the cliff face bear witness to some of the earth movements and forces that have shaped Wales. The layering of different materials making up the rocks is clearly visible. The sandstone (brown-orange) and mudstone (lighter grey) layers have acted differently as they've been folded....

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Wavecrest
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Trearddur Bay Hotel
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Seacroft
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