Carreg Pwll

Island in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Carreg Pwll

Carreg Pwll, also known as Llanddwyn Island, is a small tidal island located off the coast of Caernarfonshire in North Wales, United Kingdom. Situated at the southwestern tip of the Isle of Anglesey, it is accessed via a sandy beach at Newborough Warren.

The island is approximately 1.5 miles long and covers an area of about 400 acres. It is a designated National Nature Reserve and is managed by Natural Resources Wales. Carreg Pwll is known for its diverse habitats, including sandy dunes, salt marshes, and a variety of coastal plants and wildlife.

One of the island's main attractions is the picturesque Llanddwyn Bay, which offers stunning views of Snowdonia National Park and the Llyn Peninsula. The beach is popular for swimming, picnicking, and walking, with many visitors enjoying the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.

Carreg Pwll is also home to the remains of the medieval St. Dwynwen's Church, named after the Welsh patron saint of lovers. The church ruins, along with a solitary stone cross, create a picturesque backdrop against the island's stunning scenery.

The island has a rich cultural history, with legends and stories associated with St. Dwynwen and the Welsh folklore. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, attracting nature enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

Visitors are advised to check the tide times before visiting Carreg Pwll, as the island becomes completely cut off from the mainland during high tide. It is recommended to explore the island on foot, following the designated paths and respecting the fragile ecosystems present.

Show me another place!

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Carreg Pwll Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.219563/-4.1742718 or Grid Reference SH5471. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway

David Dixon

Eddie Stobart truck, Bangor

Meirion

Eddie Stobart tanker, Bangor

kathleen Amy H5953 PF19 WDK

Meirion

Roundabout on Penrhos Road, Bangor

Meirion

Hydrant marker on Ffordd Cynan, Bangor

Meirion

Farm buildings at Vaynol Hall

The Vaynol estate comprises over 1000 acres of parkland, including a garden laid out in Elizabethan times and parkland designed in 1820. The National Trust now owns parts of the estate, but the bulk of the original estate is owned by a private company and is a venue for large events. There is limited public access to the parkland, along roadways and paths from Parc Menai and Gelli Morgan lane. The area around the Old Hall is generally closed to the public.

Mat Fascione

Parkland at Vaynol Hall

Mat Fascione

A4087 towards Y Felinheli

Mat Fascione

Llys Orwig along the A4087

Mat Fascione

Benchmark on boundary wall of Warren covert at Parc Menai, Bangor

This benchmark is located on the corner of SW boundary wall of Warren covert at Parc Menai in Bangor & it is shown in the current Ordnance Survey database at a height of 51.5924m above the Newlyn datum.

Meirion