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Mynydd Enlli

Hill, Mountain in Caernarfonshire

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Mynydd Enlli

Landing on Bardsey There was a transfer to a smaller boat for the landing. The crossing was by a larger fast catamaran, similar to the one used for trips out of Crinan to Jura, Scarab etc. The boat is heading for the inlet of Cafn Enlli where there is a slip.
Landing on Bardsey Credit: Richard Webb

Mynydd Enlli, also known as Bardsey Island, is a small but significant island located off the coast of Caernarfonshire in Wales. Situated at the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula, it is approximately 1.5 miles long and half a mile wide, with its highest point reaching 167 meters above sea level.

The island is known for its striking natural beauty and rich history. It is surrounded by rugged cliffs, showcasing a variety of bird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. These cliffs also provide stunning views of the surrounding sea and the mainland.

Mynydd Enlli has a long and storied past. It was once an important religious site, with a monastery established in the 6th century by Saint Cadfan. Pilgrims from far and wide would make the treacherous journey to the island, seeking spiritual solace. The ruins of the monastery can still be seen today, adding to the island's historical significance.

In addition to its religious importance, Mynydd Enlli also served as a vital navigational beacon for sailors. Its distinctive shape and prominent position made it a crucial landmark for ships traveling along the Irish Sea.

Today, the island is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, historians, and those seeking a tranquil getaway. It offers scenic walking trails, opportunities for birdwatching, and a chance to immerse oneself in the island's fascinating history. Mynydd Enlli is a true gem of Caernarfonshire, offering a unique experience for visitors to explore and appreciate the natural and cultural wonders it has to offer.

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Landing on Bardsey There was a transfer to a smaller boat for the landing. The crossing was by a larger fast catamaran, similar to the one used for trips out of Crinan to Jura, Scarab etc. The boat is heading for the inlet of Cafn Enlli where there is a slip.
Landing on Bardsey
There was a transfer to a smaller boat for the landing. The crossing was by a larger fast catamaran, similar to the one used for trips out of Crinan to Jura, Scarab etc. The boat is heading for the inlet of Cafn Enlli where there is a slip.
View from Mynydd Enlli The mountain on Ynys Enlli / Bardsey with a view to the south of the island. The small inlet of Cafn Enlli is visible in front of the bigger bay on the left. This is where boats land or leave from.
View from Mynydd Enlli
The mountain on Ynys Enlli / Bardsey with a view to the south of the island. The small inlet of Cafn Enlli is visible in front of the bigger bay on the left. This is where boats land or leave from.
The misty isle The title might suggest the Isle of Skye, but this is Ynys Enlli [Bardsey] shrouded in sea mist on a warm September day.
The misty isle
The title might suggest the Isle of Skye, but this is Ynys Enlli [Bardsey] shrouded in sea mist on a warm September day.
Bardsey Island from Pen y Cil Bardsey Island is known as the Island of 20,000 saints whilst its Welsh name, Ynys Enlli, refers to it as the Island of Currents. The English name refers to bards or chieftains. Bardsey has a bird observatory, a lighthouse and was made a National Nature Reserve in 1986. In the midground the shallow rocky outcrop in the sea is Carreg Ddu or Black stone.
Bardsey Island from Pen y Cil
Bardsey Island is known as the Island of 20,000 saints whilst its Welsh name, Ynys Enlli, refers to it as the Island of Currents. The English name refers to bards or chieftains. Bardsey has a bird observatory, a lighthouse and was made a National Nature Reserve in 1986. In the midground the shallow rocky outcrop in the sea is Carreg Ddu or Black stone.
The main - and only - road on Bardsey Island
The main - and only - road on Bardsey Island
Bardsey view From the farm buildings towards the lighthouse
Bardsey view
From the farm buildings towards the lighthouse
The Old School, Bardsey Island The School House was originally the 'old chapel' building for islanders until a more formal school was established in 1875 for the twelve students on the island at the time.
The Old School, Bardsey Island
The School House was originally the 'old chapel' building for islanders until a more formal school was established in 1875 for the twelve students on the island at the time.
Plas Bach, Ynys Enlli These buildings are now used to house the tourists who come to Bardsey Island on vacation
Plas Bach, Ynys Enlli
These buildings are now used to house the tourists who come to Bardsey Island on vacation
Bardsey Abbey The fragmentary remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian abbey who took over from the ancient Celtic foundation of the sixth century. Nearby a Celtic cross stands commemorating the now mostly Christian religious past and very numerous, 20,000, saints reputed to have been buried in or near the site.
Bardsey Abbey
The fragmentary remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian abbey who took over from the ancient Celtic foundation of the sixth century. Nearby a Celtic cross stands commemorating the now mostly Christian religious past and very numerous, 20,000, saints reputed to have been buried in or near the site.
On the slopes of Mynydd Enlli Looking north towards Bae'r Nant
On the slopes of Mynydd Enlli
Looking north towards Bae'r Nant
Bardsey Island Looking down on the hamlet from the slopes of Mynydd Enlli
Bardsey Island
Looking down on the hamlet from the slopes of Mynydd Enlli
Maen Bugail Maen Bugail is a small rock, which lies about 0.3 mile N of the N end of Bardsey Island. A heavy tide race extends nearly 0.5 mile N from this rock.
Maen Bugail
Maen Bugail is a small rock, which lies about 0.3 mile N of the N end of Bardsey Island. A heavy tide race extends nearly 0.5 mile N from this rock.
Bardsey Island Looking down on the main centre of the island from Mynydd Enlli
Bardsey Island
Looking down on the main centre of the island from Mynydd Enlli
Swnt Enlli - Bardsey Sound The area of the Irish Sea between the island and the mainland, from the mountaintop
Swnt Enlli - Bardsey Sound
The area of the Irish Sea between the island and the mainland, from the mountaintop
View east from the top of Bardsey Mountain
View east from the top of Bardsey Mountain
The steep eastern side of Bardsey Mountain
The steep eastern side of Bardsey Mountain
On top of Mynydd Enlli Over Bardsey Sound is the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula; the two peaks on the left are Mynydd Mawr and Mynydd Anelog.
On top of Mynydd Enlli
Over Bardsey Sound is the tip of the Lleyn Peninsula; the two peaks on the left are Mynydd Mawr and Mynydd Anelog.
Faint path along the ridge of Mynydd Enlli
Faint path along the ridge of Mynydd Enlli
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Mynydd Enlli is located at Grid Ref: SH1221 (Lat: 52.76233, Lng: -4.7831361)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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