Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau

Hill, Mountain in Merionethshire

Wales

Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau

A train for Pwllheli leaving Tygwyn On the A496 level crossing.
A train for Pwllheli leaving Tygwyn Credit: John Lucas

Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau is a hill located in Merionethshire, Wales. It is situated near the village of Llanfihangel-y-traethau and overlooks the surrounding countryside and coast. The hill is part of the Snowdonia National Park, known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering panoramic views of the Welsh coastline and rolling hills. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and wildflowers, creating a picturesque landscape for visitors to enjoy.

At the summit of Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau, there is a trig point and a bench where hikers can rest and take in the stunning views. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the Irish Sea and the mountains of Snowdonia National Park.

Overall, Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau is a beautiful and tranquil spot in Merionethshire, offering visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of Wales.

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Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.890906/-4.1062265 or Grid Reference SH5834. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A train for Pwllheli leaving Tygwyn On the A496 level crossing.
A train for Pwllheli leaving Tygwyn
On the A496 level crossing.
The A496 level crossing at Tygwyn station
The A496 level crossing at Tygwyn station
Footbridge across River Eisingrug Water level rising with incoming tide, squall beyond passing over Cnicht and the Moelwyns.
Footbridge across River Eisingrug
Water level rising with incoming tide, squall beyond passing over Cnicht and the Moelwyns.
Mink trap Apparently there is a problem with wild Mink in the vicinity.
Mink trap
Apparently there is a problem with wild Mink in the vicinity.
Tygwyn Station A single carriage length platform on the Cambrian Coast Railway.
Tygwyn Station
A single carriage length platform on the Cambrian Coast Railway.
Tygwyn  (Halt), 1992 View SW, towards Dovey Junction: ex-Cambrian/GWR Dovey Junction - Pwllheli Coast Line. (See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/103068">SH6034 : Tygwyn station</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1074859">SH6034 : Tygwyn Station</a>, <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5641651">SH6034 : Tygwyn Station</a>)
Tygwyn (Halt), 1992
View SW, towards Dovey Junction: ex-Cambrian/GWR Dovey Junction - Pwllheli Coast Line. (See also SH6034 : Tygwyn station, SH6034 : Tygwyn Station, SH6034 : Tygwyn Station)
Farmland beside the B4573 Looking over fields beside the road.
Farmland beside the B4573
Looking over fields beside the road.
B4573 towards Harlech Looking along the Harlech - Talsarnau road.
B4573 towards Harlech
Looking along the Harlech - Talsarnau road.
Tan-y-penmaen Looking towards a cottage on the B4573.
Tan-y-penmaen
Looking towards a cottage on the B4573.
Lake behind an embankment on Morfa Harlech Complete with a nesting swan.
Lake behind an embankment on Morfa Harlech
Complete with a nesting swan.
The Wales Coast Path Here the path is atop an embankment, built in 1810 to allow the land behind it to be drained.
The Wales Coast Path
Here the path is atop an embankment, built in 1810 to allow the land behind it to be drained.
Footbridge over the River Dwyryd
Footbridge over the River Dwyryd
A496 heading into Ynys The A 496 road heading south towards Harlech via Ynys.
A496 heading into Ynys
The A 496 road heading south towards Harlech via Ynys.
Tygwyn level crossing
Tygwyn level crossing
Tygwyn shelter Not so much a station, more of a halt...
Tygwyn shelter
Not so much a station, more of a halt...
Pond by railway looking towards Glan-y-Wern
Pond by railway looking towards Glan-y-Wern
Tygwyn railway station, Gwynedd Opened in 1927 by the Great Western Railway on the line from Barmouth to Pwllheli. View south west towards Harlech and Barmouth.
Tygwyn railway station, Gwynedd
Opened in 1927 by the Great Western Railway on the line from Barmouth to Pwllheli. View south west towards Harlech and Barmouth.
Footbridge across Afon y Glyn The original footbridge over the Afon y Glyn, picture taken January 2009.
Footbridge across Afon y Glyn
The original footbridge over the Afon y Glyn, picture taken January 2009.
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Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau is located at Grid Ref: SH5834 (Lat: 52.890906, Lng: -4.1062265)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Ogof Foel
Ele: 70
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Ynys Llanfihangel-y-traethau
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Tanforhesgen Defended Enclosure
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