We visited the immediate area around the South Stack lighthouse during a one-day tour of the Isle of Anglesey. We drove here and parked in the RSPB (pay & display) car park located on the approach road. The lighthouse sits on its own island reached via a pedestrian bridge. There is a charge to visit the lighthouse itself and for our visit we chose to take some photos from the high cliffs overlooking it. The lighthouse may be approached via a series of zig zagging steps down the side of the cliffs and some spectacular views can be had as the visitor descends not only of the lighthouse but also of the rugged cliffs with the waves breaking around their base. I followed the steps down to the entrance to the bridge, but note that it is a long climb back up these to the cliff top! There is a good-sized café at RSPB car park and we used this as the weather closed in on what was a windy and showery day. Worth a visit if you like viewing rugged coastlines or photography.

An amazing place run by the loveliest people. My daughter and I were made to feel so welcome and the talk at the top of the lighthouse was wonderful…tons of knowledge along with the odd Liverpool FC wisecrack. Brilliant!

This was a good place to visit, 400 steps each way and so not the easiest if you are a little creaky but well worth the effort. Mark in the lighthouse gave up lots of information. The climb up the lighthouse is also quite a climb but the views from the top and the talk about the lamp are worth it. We were lucky enough to see porpoises swimming below.

Four of us went during a break in the weather and it was well worth the experience. The walk there and back was a bit challenging but on arrival the staff were friendly and informative. The views were brilliant and we spotted a seal lurking around the lobster baskets. On leaving, a trip to the rspb centre rounded off the trip nicely 👍👍👍👍👍

We went when the island was shut, no access across the bridge to the lighthouse itself (closed for winter). However, still excellent, we both loved it there. The steps are good fun. A sunny evening watching the sunset. Bumped into a couple of friendly people whilst there. Quite glad to be there while it wasn't heaving with loads of other tourists.

Grab your ticket at the booth next to the RSPB visitor centre. We'll worth the cost of admission - if you can take the climb! The warning is that there are 400 steps but I think this is the steps in the lighthouse. You can park a bit closer than the visitor centre but need to take the steep steps down the cliff to the island bridged (and back up again!). But it is very cool. You are greeted onto the island and tickets checked; you can buy a ticket here (cash only) if you missed the booth at the visitor centre. The island is tiny but good for photos as you make way to the lighthouse which has another volunteer by its information boards inside. Up the staircase to another volunteer, fun views and close up of the historic lantern (largest of its type) and an entertaining 10-minute talk. Maybe not for the claustrophobic or those unable to take the physical exertion. Otherwise excellent, highly commendable volunteers, friendliest lot. Highlight of Holy Island holiday.

What a find! Difficult to find a parking space on the two main car parks but there are a few spaces past the visitor centre that don’t seem to be advertised. Good footpaths and signage lead you to this fairly unique attraction. The re is a great restaurant and beauty spot on the main carpark for those that don’t fancy the trek, which can be done in about an hour. Kids love it as do most adults

The walk to and from the lighthouse was not for the faint hearted but views were spectacular, the guides in the lighthouse were friendly and helpful. There is plenty to see around the visitor centre for those not taking the steps to the lighthouse. The car parks could be better organised. The visitor centre cafe and shop were great.

Beautiful in sunshine, exhilerating in a storm, eerie at night... worth the trip in every weather. This little corner of Anglesey has so much history and on a decent day the walking is superb. My wife and I were there for storm Kathleen, and sunshine, probably the best combination possible. For only a tenner you can climb the tower and have a superb guided tour. Everyone was lovely and our guide was so knowledgeable, entertaining, and accomodating we ended up having rather more than our allotted time up in the lantern room with the irish sea and thousands of years of history. We learned so much about the facility but also about the wildlife - not just sea birds but three types of sea mammal (I wont steal his thunder). On the practical side, small children and anyone out of health should stay below. There are no toilets! No food or drink etc as its a reserve. Ideally buy your tickets up at the RSPB visitors centre but we had cash handy (no signal, no cards!). With a head buzzing full of all the fascinating facts the climb back up actually felt easier than the climb down had been - good steps washed with a stream of water in the rain. Glad I was in walking boots. Loved this place, the whole area as well as the actual lighthouse. Most definitely coming back.

A lot of steps down to the bridge to cross onto the small island where the lighthouse is, but worth it for the amazing views from the cliffs and lighthouse. Lighthoue itself very interesting and good commentary from the guide. Even harder work climbing back but stoppig to take a breather allows you to enjoy the views. Recommended.