Mynydd Enlli GW/NW-072  WAB SH12  167m ASL

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Equipment used: K2 by Elecraft 4 watts 67' doublet

Bardsey Island lies about 3 km off the Llyn Peninsula on the north west coast of Wales, 2.5 km long and 1 km at it's widest point. The Island is a national nature reserve, grey seals abound around the rocky coves and bay, many species of birds inhabit or visit the island including about 3000 pairs of Manx Shearwaters. Bardsey Island holds a strong link with religious beliefs, the first recorded being Einion Frenhin AD 429 and St. Cadfan AD 516. A few carved stones and broken cross shaft are the only remains of the monastery from this time. The tower on the north part of the island are the only remains of the 12th century Abbey of St. Mary, founded by the Austin Canons of the Roman Church. Through the 17th and 18th centuries piracy was common, but farming followed into the 19th century and around fifteen farmhouses were to be found. Into the 20th century the population dwindled. Today there is only one fulltime farm in use, with another occupied during the summer, with wardens, both for the island and bird observatory and volunteers maintaining the island. Day visit's can be arranged, Tel: 01758 730740     Hostel accommodation for the bird observatory, Tel: 01626 773908

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Mynydd Enlli with seals basking in the sun in foreground.

Mynydd Enlli NW-072

Looking back towards the lighthouse LH-0685 from Mynydd Enlli

K2 on vacation from NW-072