Reserve Closure
This reserve will close on Thursday 14 November for an all-staff meeting. Please check locally for site specific closure times and details.
What's here? at South Stack Cliffs
Available on site
7 Blue Badge spaces. Charges apply all year round. Visitor centre car park is surfaced with tarmac. Two other car parks are crushed, compacted stone. Blue Badge spaces at both Ellin's Tower car park and The Visitor Centre car park. No height restriction. No lighting. No formal drop-off point. Strictly no overnight parking or camping.
Our toilets are open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.
In the Visitor Centre: We have a disabled toilet.
Baby change facilities are available in the ladies toilet and also in the disabled toilet. A separate waste bin is provided for nappy waste.
There are no toilet facilities in Ellin's Tower.
Baby changing facilities are open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.
Baby change facilities are available in the ladies toilet and also in the disabled toilet. A separate waste bin is provided for nappy waste.
There are no toilet facilities in Ellin's Tower.
Access paths run from Ellin's Tower car park, follow the level path to the viewpoint outside Ellin's Tower.
A second route between the visitor centre and Ellin's Tower has 25 uneven steps down to Ellin's Tower.
The Coastal trail is more rugged, uneven and narrow.
Access paths run from Ellin's Tower car park, follow the level path to the viewpoint outside Ellin's Tower.
A second route between the visitor centre and Ellin's Tower has 25 uneven steps down to Ellin's Tower.
The Coastal trail is more rugged, uneven and narrow.
Our toilets are open 7 days a week 10am-5pm
Our visitor centre is open 7 days a week 10am-5pm.
Main entrance has a 1cm threshold. Heavy door. Shop, toilets and cafe are on the same level. Good lighting. Non slip flooring. Staff available to assist.
Please note that we do not allow dogs other than registered assistance dogs inside the visitor centre.
Binoculars are available to hire in the shop.
The shop is open from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week.
Shop is in the visitor centre. Non slip flooring. Ample room. Good lighting. Some tall or deep displays. A magnifying glass, pen and paper available.
Staff available to assist.
Booking is required, walks will be advertised on social media and in the visitor centre.
We have a number of open-air vantage points along the top of the cliffs. You can access them down the steep stone steps or from the first carpark along the flat path.
Ellin's Tower has level entry with a wide doorway. The doorway is secured open during opening hours. Space for a single wheelchair. A staircase leads to the viewing area. No toilets in Ellins Tower.
Download our trail map, to help you plan your visit.
There are three trails to help you explore the scenery and encounter the wildlife at South Stack Cliffs. Access paths run from Ellin's Tower car park, follow the level path to the viewpoint outside Ellin's Tower. A second route between the visitor centre and Ellin's Tower has 25 uneven steps down to Ellin's Tower. The Coastal trail is more rugged, uneven and narrow.
You’re welcome to bring a picnic with you to enjoy on the reserve. Picnic areas are available via level access from the car park and main reserve facilities. We have picnic tables that are suitable for use with a wheelchair.
Our café serves a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. There is indoor seating as well as sheltered and open-air seating available outside. There is level access. Good lighting. Non-slip flooring. Large print menu.
Not available on site
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
Assistance Dogs only in the Visitor Centre. Dogs are welcome on the reserve and in Ellin's Tower, but aren't allowed inside the cafe.
Please keep your dog under control and stick to the paths. Drinking water is provided for dogs in bowls at the doors of the Visitor Centre and Ellin's Tower.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.