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South Stack Lighthouse (488438172)📷 John Bolland, CC BY 2.0
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South Stack Lighthouse

Holyhead, United Kingdom

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A white lighthouse on a rock islet below Holy Island’s cliffs, reached by about 400 steps and a small bridge only when it is open, which is not always. From April to July the RSPB clifftop reserve is busy with guillemots and razorbills.

Nearest town
Holyhead, United Kingdom
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
53.3068, -4.6980
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Best time to go

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No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Blackthorn Farm Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    3 km from South Stack Lighthouse
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  • Blackthorn Farm CampsiteCampsite
    3 km from South Stack Lighthouse
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  • Pen-y-Llyn Touring Caravan SiteMotorhome stopover
    11 km from South Stack Lighthouse · 45 pitches
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  • Gadlys Coastal Holiday CottagesCampsite
    12 km from South Stack Lighthouse
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  • Bodfan FarmMotorhome stopover
    15 km from South Stack Lighthouse
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  • The RingMotorhome stopover
    22 km from South Stack Lighthouse
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is South Stack Lighthouse?

South Stack Lighthouse is in Holyhead, United Kingdom, at GPS 53.3068, -4.6980. It is about 34 km from Caernarfon.

Can you camp near South Stack Lighthouse?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ty Mawr Farm Campsite, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 40 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass South Stack Lighthouse?

South Stack Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Anglesey and the Llŷn peninsula.

What is there to see near South Stack Lighthouse?

Places worth a stop nearby: Caernarfon Castle (34 km), Beaumaris Castle (41 km), Porthdinllaen (41 km) and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) (49 km).

When is the best time to visit South Stack Lighthouse?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)