Careg Cnwc

Island in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Careg Cnwc

New to Porthmadog B&amp;M taken over former Wilko store, opening Thursday... — New to Porthmadog Credit: Arthur C Harris

Careg Cnwc is a small island located off the coast of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated in the Irish Sea, it is part of the larger group of islands known as the Welsh Islands or Ynysoedd Cymru. The island covers an area of approximately 10 hectares and has a rugged and rocky terrain.

Despite its small size, Careg Cnwc is known for its stunning natural beauty. It boasts steep cliffs that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding sea and the nearby mainland. The island is also home to a variety of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

Access to Careg Cnwc is limited, as the island is only accessible by boat. However, its remote location adds to its charm and makes it an ideal destination for those seeking a peaceful and tranquil retreat. Visitors can explore the island's rugged landscape, take leisurely walks along the cliffs, and enjoy the solitude and serenity of the surroundings.

While there are no permanent residents on Careg Cnwc, the island is occasionally used for grazing livestock during the summer months. It is important for visitors to respect the natural environment and wildlife of the island, as it is protected as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA).

In conclusion, Careg Cnwc is a small and picturesque island off the coast of Caernarfonshire, offering stunning views, unique wildlife, and a peaceful escape from the mainland.

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Careg Cnwc Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.910535/-4.1428134 or Grid Reference SH5636. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

New to Porthmadog

B&M taken over former Wilko store, opening Thursday...

Arthur C Harris

Capel Salem Pews for sale

No longer in use as a place of worship, proposals have been submitted to Gwynedd Council to convert the Grade II Listed building into " A children's soft play centre"

Arthur C Harris

Porthmadog Harbour

Leisure boats in the harbour which was once the export hub for Welsh slate.

David Robinson

Only needs George Formby to lean on and say - 'hello lamp post '

A communication point on the platform at Porthmadog Harbour station.

Richard Hoare

The new Premier Inn Porthmadog

Being constructed on the site of the former Inland Revenue Offices.

Richard Hoare

Everybody is entitled to a buttie break

Aboard the preserved locomotive Palmerston during the Bygones Weekend Special event. ‘Palmerston’ is named after Viscount Palmerston - a Liberal Prime Minister - and was one of the original four 0-4-0 engines built by George England in 1863/4. She was constructed with a domed boiler, benefiting from the trials of the first batch of these locomotives delivered. In 1880, she was then fitted with a saddle tank to improve adhesion.

Richard Hoare

I'm a plant pot - the sign sayes

A communication point of the Porthmadog Harbour station.

Richard Hoare

David Lloyd George having some TLC

This 0-4-4-0 Double Fairlie is the fourth steam locomotive to be built by the Ffestiniog Railway Company in its own workshops at Boston Lodge and was completed in 1992. It carries its name David Lloyd George (after the former Liberal Prime Minister who was brought up locally and travelled on the FR) in English on one side and in Welsh Dafydd Lloyd George on the other side

Richard Hoare

Cob Records, Porthmadog

A shop specialising in second hand CD's, LP's and DVD's as well as new.

Richard Hoare

Porthmadog Harbour at dusk

Alan Hughes

Traeth Porthmadog

A stream winds its way across the silted estuary where Afon Glaslyn meets Afon Dwyryd. View from the Ffestiniog Railway cob.

Alan Hughes

Porthmadog Harbour Station

Alan Hughes

Red lights say stop

Signals near Porthmadog Harbour Station.

Alan Hughes

Borth y Gest

View across the saltmarsh at Traeth Porthmadog.

Alan Hughes

Porthmadog harbour

Alan Hughes

Prince at Porthmadog

'Prince' prepares to take the Mountain Prince service to Dduallt and back to Porthmadog on the Ffestiniog Railway.

Jeff Buck

Locomotive Lyd

Lyd is a 2-6-2T locomotive running on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Completed in 2010, it is a replica of a locomotive that used to run on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railway.

Richard Hoare