Ynys Dol-rhedyn

Island in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Ynys Dol-rhedyn

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas Credit: Dylan Moore

Ynys Dol-rhedyn is a small island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated in the Celtic Sea, it is part of the Skomer Island group and is known for its stunning natural beauty and wildlife. The island covers an area of approximately 40 acres and is characterized by its rugged coastline, rocky cliffs, and diverse flora and fauna.

Access to Ynys Dol-rhedyn is limited due to its protected status as a nature reserve. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular destination for birdwatching enthusiasts. Additionally, seals can often be spotted along the shores, further enhancing the island's appeal to wildlife enthusiasts.

The island's terrain is primarily made up of grassy slopes and rocky outcrops, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and nearby islands. Ynys Dol-rhedyn also boasts a rich archaeological history, with evidence of human habitation dating back thousands of years. Ruins of ancient settlements and burial mounds can still be found on the island, providing a glimpse into its past.

Due to its protected status, visitors are required to obtain permits to visit Ynys Dol-rhedyn. This ensures the preservation of the island's fragile ecosystem and allows for controlled access to maintain its natural beauty.

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Ynys Dol-rhedyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.021471/-4.8868108 or Grid Reference SN0239. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sea wall, Cwm-yr-Eglwys: Dinas

Dylan Moore

View east along the Pembrokeshire Coast Path on Dinas Island

Christopher Hilton

Dinas Head

The rugged promontory of Dinas Head (142m amsl) - seen here from Saddle Point above Fishguard Harbour.

Colin Smith

Cliffs at Pen Castell

Sandy Gerrard

Pembrokeshire Coast Path leading up Pen y Fan

Sandy Gerrard

St Brynach's Church

Sandy Gerrard

Pwll Glas on Dinas Island

Sandy Gerrard

View of the coast from near Pen Castell

Rob Purvis

Coast path heading north

Rob Purvis

Church of St Brynach remains

At Cwm-yr-Eglwys

Kevin Waterhouse

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach

View from the sea wall round to Pig y Baw

Kevin Waterhouse

Cwm-yr-Eglwys Beach

View to Trywn Isaac with more of the sea defences on the far right

Kevin Waterhouse

Remains of St Brynach's church

Chris Andrews

Trig Point on Pen y Fan, Dinas Head

Chris Andrews

Churchyard and ruined church, Cwm yr Eglwys

All that remains of the church of St Brynach, the rest having been washed away by the so-called Royal Charter Storm of October 1859. A somewhat melancholy sight, all the more so on a drizzly afternoon. As for the meaning of the name, if this were Cornwall rather than West Wales, the wording on the map might well be 'Church Cove'.

Stefan Czapski

The Pembrokeshire Coast path east of Dinas Head

Seen from a few hundred metres east of the trig. point at Pen y Fan - on a drizzly afternoon. In the distance is the Nevern Estuary, Aber yr Afon Nyfer. Ahead of me on the path is Casey, a Jack Russell terrier often to be seen in Pembrokeshire Geographs: Link Link

Stefan Czapski

Coastal path on Dinas Island

There is a diversion in place to avoid an eroded section of cliff, but the diversion is not enforced. The marker on the stone to the left acts merely as a recommendation.

Bill Boaden