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Carreg yr Honwy

Island in Caernarfonshire

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Carreg yr Honwy

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

Carreg yr Honwy, located in Caernarfonshire, is a small island situated off the coast of North Wales. The island is approximately 0.5 hectares in size and is known for its rugged beauty and rich history.

The name Carreg yr Honwy translates to "Honey Rock" in English, derived from the honey-colored rock formations that dominate the island's landscape. These cliffs, along with the surrounding turquoise waters, create a stunning visual spectacle and attract visitors from far and wide.

Despite its small size, Carreg yr Honwy boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The island is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots, which nest on the cliffs during the breeding season. Additionally, the surrounding waters support a thriving marine ecosystem, with seals and dolphins often spotted in the area.

Carreg yr Honwy is also steeped in history. The island was once home to a medieval fortress, believed to have been built in the 13th century. The ruins of the castle still remain, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the island's allure.

Access to Carreg yr Honwy is only possible during low tide, as the island becomes completely cut off from the mainland when the tide comes in. This unique aspect adds to the island's charm and makes it a popular destination for adventurous hikers and nature enthusiasts.

In conclusion, Carreg yr Honwy is a small but captivating island off the coast of Caernarfonshire. With its breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and historical significance, it offers a truly memorable experience for those who venture to explore its shores.

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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
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
Heading south on Bardsey Mountain The little promontory of Pen Diban ahead, with the lighthouse
Heading south on Bardsey Mountain
The little promontory of Pen Diban ahead, with the lighthouse
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Carreg yr Honwy is located at Grid Ref: SH1021 (Lat: 52.756501, Lng: -4.8034555)

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