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About Ynys Fydlyn
Key Facts
- Location: north west, Anglesey
- Size: <1 ha
- Terrain: cliff scramble to grassy summit
- Access: tidal, 3hrs either side of low tide
- High point: 20m
- Map: OS Explorer 262 Anglesey West
- Starting point: National Trust Mynachdu Estate car park, LL65 4EA. Grid ref. SH 303 914; What3 Words divider.ketchup.cleanest
Ynys Fydlyn is a remote with steep cliffs, sea caves and a sea arch to swim through at high tide. This adventurous island is accessed via a tombolo from a secluded rocky cove. The island is split with the larger part to the west; both can be accessed via a short, easy scramble from their southern sides. A large sea cave just north of the island on the mainland is also good to explore. Inland, there is a small freshwater lake, enclosed by woodland, that was formed by sea action creating the shingle bar and blocking the inlet. The island can be reached by walking the spectacular stretch of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path between Church Bay and Carmel Head, where the towering cliffs and incredible views across to the mountains of Ireland and The Skerries off Anglesey’s north-west coast can also be admired. A more direct approach starts at a car park (grid reference: SH 303 914), from where there is a one-kilometre walk across sheep-grazed grass through a secluded wooded valley to the beach
Best things on Ynys Fydlyn:
- Views to Skerries Lighthouse
- Swimming into caves and arches at its base
- Great seafood in nearby Church Bay
- Part of Carmel Head circular walk on Anglesey Coast Path
Parking for Ynys Fydlyn
National Trust Mynachdu Estate car park (free), LL65 4EA. Grid ref. SW 849 690; What3 Words divider.ketchup.cleanest
How to get to Ynys Fydlyn
Leave the car park and walk 1km west along the track west to the beach. The walk to Ynys Fydlyn takes 20 mins. Alternatively, walk the Anglesey Coast Path for 3.5km north of Church Bay.
Tide times for Ynys Fydlyn
Check the tide times for Ynys Fydlyn using the BBC tide tables at Holyhead. At low tide it is possible to scramble onto both tidal islands; at high tide the beach almost disappears and the nearest island can only be waded to (the outer island will be surrounded by water).
Food near Ynys Fydlyn
The closest food is in Chruch Bay, with the excellent seafood at The Lobster Pot Restaurant, amongst other cafes.
Can You Swim at Ynys Y Fydlyn?
For the experienced, it is possible to swim into the caves Ynys Y Fydlyn at high tide. The beach itself is very pebbly, and may be uncomfortable to swim from.
Is Ynys Fydlyn family-friendly
Ynys Fydlyn is excellent for the adventurous family with its rock pools, easy scrambles, and low-tide caves
Is Ynys y Fydlyn dog friendly
Yes, dogs are welcome at Ynys Fydlyn
Ynys Fydlyn walk via Church Bay.
This circular walk on the north west coast of Anglesey starts at the National Trust’s [...]
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