Islands · North Wales
North Stack
In or near Trearddur.
North Stack — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
North Stack is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.3223°, -4.6836°.
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From the Wikipedia article
North Stack (Welsh: Ynys Arw, meaning "rugged island") is a small island situated just off Holy Island on the north-west coast of Anglesey. The area has been an important location in the development of traditional climbing in Britain and has several notable classic, and also extreme, climbing routes.
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Background
Description
North Stack is the site of a redundant fog warning station, comprising a number of buildings, including the Trinity House Magazine, built-in 1861, where shells for the warning cannon were stored. These buildings now house a bird-watching observatory, giving a view of South Stack lighthouse across Gogarth Bay, North Stack, or Gogarth North Stack, can also refer to the headland opposite the island.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3223, -4.6836
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Holyhead
- Postcode
- LL65 1YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Holyhead — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7056816 (CC0)
- wikipedia: North Stack (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ynys Arw - North Stack near Caergybi (Holyhead), Ynys Mon, Wales 07.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parliament House Cave
Caves · 0.2 km
Gogarth Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.5 km
Telegraph Signal Station
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km
Holyhead Mountain
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Caer y Twr Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.1 km
Mynydd Twr
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Capel Llochwydd (ruined)
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Bronze Hoard found A.D. 1832
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Llaingoch
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Tŷ Mawr Hut Circles (Northeast Group)
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Bridge Towers at South Stack Lighthouse
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
Tŷ Mawr Hut Circles
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Telegraph Signal Station — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Holyhead Mountain
Holyhead Mountain — a hill or mountain in wales north.
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Caer y Twr Hillfort
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Blackthorn Farm Campsite
Blackthorn Farm Campsite — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Blackthorn Farm Caravan Park
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Valley Of The Rocks Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Oyster Catcher
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📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Stack?
- North Stack is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL65 1YG), in the parish of Holyhead.
- What is North Stack?
- North Stack — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North Stack?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL65 1YG.
- Is North Stack free to visit?
- Yes, North Stack is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Stack?
- The nearest railway station is Holyhead, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL65 1YG.