Carreg Ring

Island in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carreg Ring

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

Carreg Ring is a small island located off the coast of Caernarfonshire in Wales, United Kingdom. Situated in the Irish Sea, it measures approximately 1.5 acres in size. The island is known for its unique geological features and historical significance.

The island gets its name from the Welsh words "carreg" meaning rock and "ring" referring to its circular shape. It is primarily composed of rugged rocky terrain, with cliffs rising up to 30 feet in some areas. The island offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the Snowdonia mountain range.

Carreg Ring has a rich history dating back to ancient times. It is believed to have been inhabited by early settlers, with archaeological evidence suggesting human activity as far back as the Neolithic era. The island was also used as a stronghold during the Roman occupation of Britain.

In more recent history, Carreg Ring has been utilized for various purposes. During the Victorian era, it served as a strategic lookout point for local fishermen and coastguards. Today, the island remains uninhabited and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts, hikers, and birdwatchers.

Access to Carreg Ring is only possible during low tide when a natural causeway is exposed, allowing visitors to walk across. However, caution is advised as the causeway can become submerged during high tide. The island is a protected site, and visitors are encouraged to respect the natural environment and historical importance of Carreg Ring.

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Carreg Ring Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.802445/-4.7117196 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 Ring is located at Grid Ref: SH1726 (Lat: 52.802445, Lng: -4.7117196)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///courtyard.relished.cooked. Near Nefyn, Gwynedd

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Toilets

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Toilets

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Carreg Ring

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