Coed Crwn-y-castell

Downs, Moorland in Anglesey

Wales

Coed Crwn-y-castell

Shops on Castle Street A colourful scene.
Shops on Castle Street Credit: Richard Hoare

Coed Crwn-y-castell is a captivating nature reserve located in Anglesey, Wales. Spanning across picturesque downs and moorland, this scenic area covers approximately 100 hectares. The reserve is renowned for its diverse range of flora and fauna, attracting nature enthusiasts and hikers throughout the year.

The downs of Coed Crwn-y-castell are characterized by gently rolling hills covered in lush grasslands, interspersed with scattered patches of heather and gorse. These open spaces provide a habitat for a variety of bird species, including skylarks, lapwings, and meadow pipits. The moorland, on the other hand, presents a more rugged landscape, with heath and bog areas dominated by species like cotton grass and bilberry. This habitat supports a wealth of wildlife, including red grouse and common lizards.

Visitors to Coed Crwn-y-castell can explore the reserve by following the well-maintained network of walking trails. These paths wind through the open downs, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The reserve is also home to a small woodland area, where oak and birch trees thrive alongside a carpet of bluebells during the spring season.

Coed Crwn-y-castell is a popular destination for nature walks, birdwatching, and photography. Its tranquil atmosphere and stunning vistas make it an ideal spot for visitors seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. With its rich biodiversity and scenic landscapes, Coed Crwn-y-castell truly exemplifies the natural beauty of Anglesey.

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Coed Crwn-y-castell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.268157/-4.0909432 or Grid Reference SH6076. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shops on Castle Street A colourful scene.
Shops on Castle Street
A colourful scene.
Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn On Castle Street. Built in the 15th Century.
Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn
On Castle Street. Built in the 15th Century.
The Townhouse Part of the Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn.<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4620154">SH6076 : Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn</a>
The Townhouse
Part of the Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn.SH6076 : Ye Olde Bull's Head Inn
Beaumaris Courthouse Now a museum. Built in 1614.
Beaumaris Courthouse
Now a museum. Built in 1614.
Beaumaris seafront From the Green on a beautiful summers day. Damn wasps spoilt the picnic!
Beaumaris seafront
From the Green on a beautiful summers day. Damn wasps spoilt the picnic!
Crabbing at Beaumaris Pier Why did everyone except us get dozens of crabs? We managed five in an hour and grandson lost his landing net overboard. Consolation, however, I think I 'bagged' another square.
Crabbing at Beaumaris Pier
Why did everyone except us get dozens of crabs? We managed five in an hour and grandson lost his landing net overboard. Consolation, however, I think I 'bagged' another square.
Beaumaris Pier Plenty of people crabbing at high tide time.
Beaumaris Pier
Plenty of people crabbing at high tide time.
Beaumaris Pier Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Beaumaris Pier
Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Beaumaris Pier Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Beaumaris Pier
Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Looking along Beaumaris Pier Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Looking along Beaumaris Pier
Beaumaris Pier was originally constructed in 1846. It was rebuilt in 1872 in iron and steel with a wooden deck and extended in 1895.
Looking over the Menai Strait to Snowdonia
Looking over the Menai Strait to Snowdonia
View from Beaumaris Pier Looking back towards the ivy-clad Bulkeley Hotel from the pier.
View from Beaumaris Pier
Looking back towards the ivy-clad Bulkeley Hotel from the pier.
The Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris The Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris is a Grade I listed building built in 1831 by Sir Richard Bulkeley.
The Bulkeley Hotel, Beaumaris
The Bulkeley Hotel in Beaumaris is a Grade I listed building built in 1831 by Sir Richard Bulkeley.
The Pier House Bistro, Beaumaris As the name suggests, the Pier House Bistro in Beaumaris is situated opposite the pier.
The Pier House Bistro, Beaumaris
As the name suggests, the Pier House Bistro in Beaumaris is situated opposite the pier.
The Gate next the Sea at Beaumaris Castle The Gate Next The Sea was the outer entrance to the castle from the medieval town. It was defended by a drawbridge, double doors and 'murder holes' overhead.
The Gate next the Sea at Beaumaris Castle
The Gate Next The Sea was the outer entrance to the castle from the medieval town. It was defended by a drawbridge, double doors and 'murder holes' overhead.
Beaumaris Castle Dock At high tide seagoing vessels of up to 40 tons could unload directly into the castle's outer ward from this point.

*Source: Beaumaris Castle Guide.
Beaumaris Castle Dock
At high tide seagoing vessels of up to 40 tons could unload directly into the castle's outer ward from this point. *Source: Beaumaris Castle Guide.
Moat and Outer Curtain Wall, Beaumaris Castle The moat and south outer curtain wall at Beaumaris Castle.
Moat and Outer Curtain Wall, Beaumaris Castle
The moat and south outer curtain wall at Beaumaris Castle.
Outer Curtain Wall of Beaumaris Castle The south-east outer curtain wall at Beaumaris Castle.
Outer Curtain Wall of Beaumaris Castle
The south-east outer curtain wall at Beaumaris Castle.
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Coed Crwn-y-castell is located at Grid Ref: SH6076 (Lat: 53.268157, Lng: -4.0909432)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 53.268157,-4.0909432
Crossing
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Post Box
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Recycling
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Fat Face
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The Mock Turtle
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St. David's Hospice
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Traffic Signals
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Traffic Signals
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Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Waste Basket
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Tourism: information
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The Hair Lounge
Shop: hairdresser
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Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
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Information: map
Tourism: information
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Bus Stop
Library
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Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: yes
Note: 53, 57, 58
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
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Entrance: yes
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Community Centre
David Hughes Community Centre
Wikidata: Q29485122
Lat/Long: 53.2649358/-4.0912572
Royal Anglesey Yacht Club
Addr Housenumber: 6-7
Addr Postcode: LL58 8BY
Addr Street: Green Edge
Club: sport
Fhrs Id: 114441
Sport: sailing
Web: https://royalangleseyyc.org.uk/
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Historic: yes
Image: https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/491444
Man Made: pump
Mechanical Driver: manual
Note: Pair of pumps
Substance: water
Wikidata: Q29506582
Lat/Long: 53.2646827/-4.0909676
Big and perfectly formed
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Llanfaes Gate
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Information: board
Tourism: information
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South Gatehouse
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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The greatest castle never built!
Board Type: history
Information: board
Tourism: information
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: exit
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Entrance: yes
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Entrance: main
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Beaumaris Castle
Operator: CADW
Shop: ticket
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/beaumaris-castle
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Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 1
Fee: yes
Operator: Pod Point
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Charging Station
Access: yes
Capacity: 1
Fee: yes
Operator: Pod Point
Operator Wikidata: Q42888154
Socket Type2: 1
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Vending Machine
Payment Cash: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Vending Machine
Payment Cash: yes
Payment Contactless: yes
Payment Credit Cards: yes
Payment Debit Cards: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Y Pen-saer Maen
Artist Name: Sebastien Boyesen
Historic: memorial
Material: stone
Memorial: statue
Name Cy: Y Pen-saer Maen
Name En: The Master Mason
Source: survey
Start Date: 2016
Subject: James of St George
Subject Wikidata: Q1681343
Wikimedia Commons: File:Master_James_statue_at_Beaumaris_Castle.jpg
Lat/Long: 53.2645962/-4.0895073
Waste Basket
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Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 53.2645418/-4.0909027
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