Editing South Stack (section)

==Lighthouse==
[[File:South Stack Lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 870858.jpg|thumb|[[South Stack Lighthouse]], which was first built in the early 19th century, is connected to the mainland via a footbridge.]]
[[South Stack Lighthouse]], which was completed in 1809, is sited {{convert|41|m}} above the sea on South Stack. Its lamp tower is {{convert|28|m|ft|abbr=on}}-tall and the lighthouse complex covers {{convert|7|acre|spell=in}}. There are over 390 stone steps and 10 metal steps down to the footbridge.

Originally the only way to cross to the island was in a basket suspended from a hemp cable. In 1828, an iron [[suspension bridge]] was built; it was replaced in 1964 with a steel cable truss bridge. However, in 1983 it had to be closed to the public due to safety concerns. After a new aluminium bridge was built, the lighthouse was reopened to the public in 1997. It has become a popular destination, attracting thousands of visitors every year.