Carreg Wystrys

Island in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carreg Wystrys

The beach at Aberdaron The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left. — The beach at Aberdaron Credit: Steve Daniels

Carreg Wystrys is a small island located off the coast of Caernarfonshire, Wales. It is situated in the Irish Sea, approximately 1.5 miles west of the mainland. The island covers an area of around 25 acres and has a rugged and rocky terrain.

The name "Carreg Wystrys" translates to "Island of the Stray Rock" in Welsh, which accurately describes the island's rocky landscape. The island is uninhabited and lacks any permanent structures, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Despite its small size, Carreg Wystrys is home to a diverse range of wildlife. The island's cliffs provide nesting sites for various seabird species, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots. Visitors can observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat during the breeding season.

Access to Carreg Wystrys is primarily by boat or kayak, as there are no regular ferry services to the island. However, caution is advised when approaching the island, as the surrounding waters can be treacherous due to strong currents and submerged rocks.

The island offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline and the Snowdonia mountain range in the distance. Visitors can also explore the island's rocky shores and discover tidal pools teeming with marine life.

Carreg Wystrys is a hidden gem for those seeking solitude and a chance to immerse themselves in the untouched beauty of nature. It is a place where wildlife thrives and where the sounds of crashing waves and calling seabirds create a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

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Carreg Wystrys Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.802006/-4.7136063 or Grid Reference SH1726. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The beach at Aberdaron The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left.

The beach at Aberdaron

The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left.

Bridge over Afon Cyllyfelin (Pont Fach) Photographed from the bridge over the Afon Daron (Pont Fawr).

Bridge over Afon Cyllyfelin (Pont Fach)

Photographed from the bridge over the Afon Daron (Pont Fawr).

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt

Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.

Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre

Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.

The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.

The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt

The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.

Porth Meudwy Leaving Porth Meudwy for a trip to Ynys Enlli.

Porth Meudwy

Leaving Porth Meudwy for a trip to Ynys Enlli.

Becws Islyn The former corrugated iron <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/357618">SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron</a> was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn

The former corrugated iron SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn The former corrugated iron <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/357618">SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron</a> was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn

The former corrugated iron SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Porth y Swnt For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt">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>

Porth y Swnt

For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see Link

Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village

Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Y ffordd i'r Rhiw - The road to Rhiw The row of cottages opposite the church are now mostly holiday lets.

Y ffordd i'r Rhiw - The road to Rhiw

The row of cottages opposite the church are now mostly holiday lets.

BagÃ©t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach A seasonal takeaway facing the beach.

BagÃ©t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach

A seasonal takeaway facing the beach.

Bwydlen ddwyiethog Bilingual menu Fare on offer at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4845125">SH1726 : Bag&eacute;t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach</a>

Bwydlen ddwyiethog Bilingual menu

Fare on offer at SH1726 : Bagét ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NE face of St Hywyn&#039;s Church. It marks a point 9.826m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the NE face of St Hywyn's Church. It marks a point 9.826m above mean sea level.

Milestone

Milestone

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.

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Carreg Wystrys is located at Grid Ref: SH1726 (Lat: 52.802006, Lng: -4.7136063)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///syndicate.deflated.left. Near Nefyn, Gwynedd

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Carreg Ring

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Carreg Wystrys

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