Point of Ayr Lighthouse

One of Wales’ oldest lighthouses, Point of Ayr Lighthouse keeps watch over the fierce Irish Sea. Built in 1776, the lighthouse remained active for over 100 years until its closure in 1883.

Nowadays, the lighthouse remains a commanding figure on the peaceful Talacre beach. If you’re visiting the lighthouse, be sure to keep an eye out for The Keeper. A 7ft sculpture which keeps a careful watch over the sea.

Hauntings

Point of Ayr Lighthouse is said to be one of the most haunted structures in North Wales. Many sightings of a keeper on top of the lighthouse have been reported. Mediums have described sensing a presence of a man who had his heart broken. Others pick up the feeling of a man with a fever, reportedly how the old keeper passed. Creepy.

Don’t let the ghosts put you off visiting the beach. With long expanses of sand and an abundance of nature, Point of Ayr Lighthouse sits on Talacre beach, the ideal spot for a long, peaceful walk.