Angelsey, Wales

 Anglesey is a small island in Wales just off the Northwest Coast, and only about an hour and a half drive away from the northern parts of England. It's known for its breathtaking views, beaches, and ancient sites. When I visited, we took a boat trip out to see Puffin Island! Although we did not see many puffins, as their species is declining, we got to see some beautiful views. This boat trip left from Beaumaris, a small town in Anglesey, filled with lots of cute shops, bakeries, and of course, pubs. 



My Aunt Claire and I are enjoying a coffee in a
 Pub before our boat trip.

Beaumaris map and sign, as you can see, they are
known for their puffins!


Puffin Island, from the back of the boat as we headed into shore.

After exploring the town of Beaumaris, we took about a 30-minute drive to Holyhead South Stack to go on a beautiful but short hike. We took a short walk to see the South Stack lighthouse and a great view of the cliffs. My Aunts had told me just years before they had visited and seen the cliffs full of Puffins. We asked a volunteer staff member, part of the wildlife trust, who told us about the cliffs having breakages and causing there to be very few grassy spots, where the Puffins like to nest and hang out.

The gorgeous view of the cliffs and South Stack lighthouse just off in the distance.


In this photo, you can see my aunt and me on the South Stack stairs that lead
all the way down to the lighthouse.


These stairs were originally built in 1828 to access the island, and there were 365 steps to match the days of the year. Over time, many updates and repairs have been done to the stairs to keep them accessible, and while counts vary, there are around 400 steps. This day, we did not take the whole descent down to the lighthouse; however, it is a great hike for those who can handle it with plenty of resting spots. Some companies take people on tours down to the lighthouse, helping them spot nature on the cliffs.

Anglesey is a place for any nature lovers and outdoor lovers to visit, and I personally can't wait to go back and see more of the Island.

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