At the top of The Isle of Anglesey is a small island on which stands Southstack, a lighthouse built in 1809 it is 28mts((91ft)) tall, and its light can been seen for 28 miles out to sea, to warn ships of the treacherous rocks that surrounds the island.
To get down to Southstack you must walk down over 400 steps!!! but take my word for it, it is worth the effort, as the views are outstanding. To get over to Southstack you have to walk over a bridge, it was built in 1997 I think, but once upon a time way back in the 1800s the only way to get across to it was by a basket which was suspended on a hemp rope!!!!!! can you imagine????????lololol.
All around the lighthouse are craggy cliffs and nesting on them are over 4,000 birds, they cling on to the side of the cliffs row upon row, it is a sight not to be missed, and if you visit at the right time of yr, you might be lucky and see the Puffins!
If you look at this photo you can see just a few of the birds that nest along the cliffs there, they are amazing to see, and there are also lots of walks from there, as the Angelsey Coastal Path passes Southstack as does the Cybi Circular Walk.
This is the Gillemot Colony, it is truely a sight not to missed!
Hello there, I would love to get a high resolution copy of this photograph on your blog. It is the 'aerial' photograph of Castle Square in Caerfarnon, Wales. I am a planner living and working in IReland and would like the photo for a development plan I am working on. I need a high resolution though if you could send it to me, I would really appreciate it?! lmcconville@sligococo.ie. I work with Sligo County Council. Please email me if you want any more information. Regards Leonora
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