Swelly Rock

Island in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Swelly Rock

A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway — A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway Credit: David Dixon

Swelly Rock is a small uninhabited island located off the northwestern coast of Wales in Caernarfonshire. Situated in the Irish Sea, it is part of a cluster of islands known as the Swellies. With an area of approximately 0.03 square kilometers, Swelly Rock is a rocky outcrop characterized by its jagged cliffs and rugged terrain.

The island's rocky features are a result of its volcanic origins, with basalt columns and boulders scattered along its shoreline. Swelly Rock is also known for its unique wildlife, serving as a breeding ground for various seabird species such as kittiwakes, guillemots, and razorbills. These birds can often be seen nesting among the cracks and crevices of the cliffs.

Due to its isolated location and challenging access, Swelly Rock is not open to the public and lacks any permanent human presence. However, it is a popular destination for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts who venture to the nearby Menai Strait or take boat trips to catch a glimpse of the island's avian inhabitants.

The waters surrounding Swelly Rock are known for their strong tidal currents, making navigation treacherous for ships. Its location within the Swellies also contributes to the challenging maritime conditions, as the area is notorious for its swirling and unpredictable currents.

Swelly Rock, with its dramatic landscape and rich biodiversity, remains a hidden gem within the Caernarfonshire coastline, offering a glimpse into the raw beauty of the natural world.

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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

A487 at Junction 9 of the North Wales Expressway

Eddie Stobart truck, Bangor

Eddie Stobart truck, Bangor

Eddie Stobart tanker, Bangor kathleen Amy H5953 PF19 WDK

Eddie Stobart tanker, Bangor

kathleen Amy H5953 PF19 WDK

Roundabout on Penrhos Road, Bangor

Roundabout on Penrhos Road, Bangor

Hydrant marker on Ffordd Cynan, Bangor

Hydrant marker on Ffordd Cynan, Bangor

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.

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.

Parkland 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.

Parkland 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.

A4087 towards Y Felinheli

A4087 towards Y Felinheli

Llys Orwig along the A4087

Llys Orwig along the A4087

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 &amp; it is shown in the current Ordnance Survey database at a height of 51.5924m above the Newlyn datum.

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.

A quiet footpath in Parc Menai, Bangor

A quiet footpath in Parc Menai, Bangor

National Trust sign for Glan Faenol on the A487, Bangor

National Trust sign for Glan Faenol on the A487, Bangor

A slate milestone (Portdinorwic 2), Bangor A slate milestone situated on the A487 near Bangor. The inscription reads:

MILES
CARNARVON 6
PORTDINORWIC 2
MENAI BRIDGE 2
BANGOR 3

A slate milestone (Portdinorwic 2), Bangor

A slate milestone situated on the A487 near Bangor. The inscription reads: MILES CARNARVON 6 PORTDINORWIC 2 MENAI BRIDGE 2 BANGOR 3

Parc Menai Information, Bangor

Parc Menai Information, Bangor

Vaynol Tunnel Bangor end of the tunnel on the disused LNWR railway line to Caernarfon.

Vaynol Tunnel

Bangor end of the tunnel on the disused LNWR railway line to Caernarfon.

A4087 at Pen y Bonc Large lay by on right is opposite turning to Pen y Bonc

A4087 at Pen y Bonc

Large lay by on right is opposite turning to Pen y Bonc

A55 bridge over A4087 at roundabout

A55 bridge over A4087 at roundabout

A4087 just south of Tesco roundabout Tesco Extra Bangor on right

A4087 just south of Tesco roundabout

Tesco Extra Bangor on right

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Swelly Rock is located at Grid Ref: SH5471 (Lat: 53.219563, Lng: -4.1742718)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Carreg Pwll

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Wheelchair: no

Wikidata: Q29496047

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Ynys Dysilio

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Name En: Church Island

Place: island

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Wild Elements

Addr Postcode: LL57 2RQ

Addr Street: Rivendell Building, Treborth Botanic Garden

Office: company

Phone: +44 7799 566533

Website: https://wildelementswales.wordpress.com/

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Carreg Pwll Caernarfonshire

Maen y Bugael Anglesey

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