Penmon Park

Downs, Moorland in Anglesey

Wales

Penmon Park

Eglwys Sant Cawrdaf  St Cawrdaf Church
Eglwys Sant Cawrdaf St Cawrdaf Church Credit: Ceri Thomas

Penmon Park is a picturesque natural reserve located in the northeastern part of Anglesey, Wales. Spanning over 25 hectares, it offers a diverse landscape of downs and moorland, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers.

The park is characterized by its rolling hills and open grasslands, providing a tranquil setting for visitors to explore and enjoy. The downs, with their gentle slopes and panoramic views, are ideal for leisurely walks and picnics. They also offer a habitat for a variety of plant species, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful display during the summer months.

The moorland areas of Penmon Park provide a contrasting landscape, with their rugged terrain and rocky outcrops. These sections are home to a range of wildlife, such as rabbits, foxes, and various bird species, making it a haven for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts. The park's location near the coast also attracts seabirds, including gulls and cormorants.

Penmon Park offers several walking trails and paths, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. The park is also home to Penmon Priory, a historic religious site dating back to the 6th century, which adds cultural and historical significance to the area.

Overall, Penmon Park provides a serene and picturesque escape, offering a combination of downs and moorland that appeals to nature lovers, hikers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of Anglesey.

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Penmon Park Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.29875/-4.0605331 or Grid Reference SH6279. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Eglwys Sant Cawrdaf  St Cawrdaf Church
Eglwys Sant Cawrdaf St Cawrdaf Church
Arwydd draenogiad / Hedgehog sign
Arwydd draenogiad / Hedgehog sign
Pentref Penmon / Penmon village
Pentref Penmon / Penmon village
Colomendy Penmon ac Eglwys Sant Seiriol / Penmon Dovecote and St Seiriol's Church
Colomendy Penmon ac Eglwys Sant Seiriol / Penmon Dovecote and St Seiriol's Church
Osgoi'r ysgall / Dodging the thistles
Osgoi'r ysgall / Dodging the thistles
Priordy Penmon ac Eglwys Sant Seiriol / Penmon Priory and St Seiriol's Church
Priordy Penmon ac Eglwys Sant Seiriol / Penmon Priory and St Seiriol's Church
Ffynnon Sant Seiriol / St Seiriol's Well
Ffynnon Sant Seiriol / St Seiriol's Well
Chwarel Flagstaff / Flagstaff Quarry
Chwarel Flagstaff / Flagstaff Quarry
Priordy Penmon o'r môr Penmon Priory from the sea.
Priordy Penmon o'r môr
Penmon Priory from the sea.
Penmon Dovecote, Anglesey Built in the 1600's for the priory also on the site. There are over 900 nesting holes inside, Must have been messy :)
Penmon Dovecote, Anglesey
Built in the 1600's for the priory also on the site. There are over 900 nesting holes inside, Must have been messy :)
St Seiriol's church, Penmon Priory
St Seiriol's church, Penmon Priory
Penmon Dovecote in 1980
Penmon Dovecote in 1980
St Seiriol's Well <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=8077" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=8077">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
St Seiriol's Well
Penmon Priory Refectory & Warming House Remains
Penmon Priory
Refectory & Warming House Remains
Ruins of the refectory, Penmon Priory Probably dating from the 13th Century, the building once housed the monks' dormitory above the refectory.   Grade-I listed by Cadw (26764 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=26764" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=26764">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Ruins of the refectory, Penmon Priory
Probably dating from the 13th Century, the building once housed the monks' dormitory above the refectory. Grade-I listed by Cadw (26764 LinkExternal link ).
St Seiriol's Church (Penmon Priory) A church was probably established on the site in the 6th Century.  The nave and tower pictured date from the mid-12th Century and are grade-I listed by Cadw (5525 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=5525" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=5525">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).  Note the tympanum above the south doorway.
St Seiriol's Church (Penmon Priory)
A church was probably established on the site in the 6th Century. The nave and tower pictured date from the mid-12th Century and are grade-I listed by Cadw (5525 LinkExternal link ). Note the tympanum above the south doorway.
St Seiriol's Church and Priory House, Penmon Priory House (listed at grade-II* by Cadw 5454 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=5454" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=5454">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ), with its gigantic buttress chimneys, is built onto the south transept of the church.
St Seiriol's Church and Priory House, Penmon
Priory House (listed at grade-II* by Cadw 5454 LinkExternal link ), with its gigantic buttress chimneys, is built onto the south transept of the church.
South door of the nave, St Seiriol's Church, Penmon Note the crouching dragon in the tympanum.
South door of the nave, St Seiriol's Church, Penmon
Note the crouching dragon in the tympanum.
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Penmon Park is located at Grid Ref: SH6279 (Lat: 53.29875, Lng: -4.0605331)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

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