SUNSET AT ST CWYFAN'S CHURCH.

St Cwyfan's Church is known as the Church in the Sea. It is to be found on a small tidal island called Cribinau located off the west coast of Anglesey and close to the village of Aberffraw. Also known as Llangwyfan the church can be reached on foot at low tide.The original site or "Llan" of Cwyfans would have been founded in the 7th Century and the building would have been of wattle and daub construction. The present building is said to date back to the 12th or 13th Century with the building undergoing many restorations. Some Norman masonry remains in the South wall, however the main body is 14th Century.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 11' 08.00"N - Longitude 4º 29' 20.00"W

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GAZING SHEEP.

The main purpose of this scheme is to achieve sustainable grazing on wildlife rich sites across Anglesey and to deliver wildlife gain through establishing sustainable grazing regimes on over 300 hectares of Coastal Heath, Coastal Grassland and Fens within the five specified areas on the Island. “This scheme will contribute to the local economy by supporting and encouraging farm diversification opportunities for local farmers, as well as increase public understanding of the role of traditional pastoralism in the evolution of the Welsh landscape here on Anglesey,”

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 21' 34.00"N - Longitude 4º 19' 17.40"W

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SOUTH STACK LIGHTHOUSE

The lighthouse has warned passing ships of the treacherous rocks below since its completion in 1809. The 28 m (91ft) lighthouse was designed by Daniel Alexander and the main light is visible to passing vessels for 28 miles, and was designed to allow safe passage for ships on the treacherous Dublin - Holyhead - Liverpool sea route. Until 1828 when an iron suspension bridge was built, the only means of crossing the deep water channel on to the island was in a basket which was suspended on a hemp cable. The suspension bridge was replaced in 1964, but by 1983 the bridge had to be closed to the public, due to safety reasons. A new aluminium bridge was built and the lighthouse was reopened for public visits in 1997.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 18' 25.00"N - Longitude 4º 41' 42.20"W

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PATH TO BORTHWEN BEACH, RHOSCOLYN.

One walk which is a favourite amongst nature lovers visiting Anglesey, is the route running between the popular resort of Trearddur Bay, down to Rhoscolyn. This coastal trail runs along the rocky headlands giving superb views of the sea, as well as the native flora and fauna. The 'eagle' eyed amongst you may even get to see the Peregrine Falcon. Rhoscolyn is also home to a fantastic beach ( Borthwen). The large, clean and sheltered beach offers even more of the stunning sea views, which can be found all around Rhoscolyn, Anglesey.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 14' 42.70"N - Longitude 4º 35' 26.00"W

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HORSES GRAZING AT MALLTRAETH.

Malltraeth is a small village in the southwest of Anglesey, in the area of Bodorgan. It is now at the end of a large bay, which used to extend much further inland, almost creating a second sea strait in the area. Malltraeth is particularly renowned for its bird life, beautifully captured in Charles Tunnicliffe's paintings.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 11' 17.20"N - Longitude 4º 22' 49.00"W

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SUNSET OVER RHOSNEIGR BEACH.

Winner of both a Rural Seaside Award and a Green Coast Award, Rhosneigr lies on Anglesey's western shore. With its two broad, sandy beaches, Traeth Crigyll and Broad Beach (Traeth Llydan), it is a popular centre for all water sports. There are two ancient burial centres nearby: Tŷ Newydd and Barclodiad y Gawres. Rhosneigr was once notorious for the wrecking of ships. The 'Crigyll Wreckers' would lure ships onto the nearbly rock and plunder the wrecks before help could arrive.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 12' 55.40"N - Longitude 4º 30' 15.00"W

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SURFER AT PORTH TRECASTELL.

A beautiful little bay popular with surfers and kayakers. Its English name, Cable Bay, reflects the fact that it is where telegraph cables which spanned the Irish Sea and Atlantic Ocean came ashore. A short walk away is the largest Neolithic tomb in Wales, Barclodiad Y Gawres, which is also well worth a visit.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 12' 24.00"N - Longitude 4º 29' 50.00"W

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LIGHTHOUSE AT PENMON POINT.

The sound between Puffin Island and Penmon Point (or Trwyn Du) is treacherous. A ship called the Rothesay Castle, on a day trip from Liverpool, sank here in 1831. A lighthouse and a lifeboat station were built here soon after. Trwyn Du Lighthouse was converted to solar powerin 1996, work to modernise the station included the development of a unique operating mechanism to work the 178 Kg fog bell.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 18' 43.25"N - Longitude 4º 02' 29.25"W

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FOOTPATH AT TRWYN Y PENRHYN.

Close to Penmon, this footpath takes you out along the edge of the Menia Striats with views across to Snowdonia National Park and its glorious mountain range. Keep walking and the town of Beaumaris will be a welcome resting place with shops and cafes and it's own grand castle to explore.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 17' 26.50"N - Longitude 4º 04' 17.90"W

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VIEW FROM HOLY ISLAND TOWARDS THE MOUNTAINS

Holy Island (in Welsh, Ynys Cybi, "the island of St. Cybi") is a small island (approx. 8x4 miles) on the western side of Anglesey, Wales, to which it is connected by causeways carrying the A5/A55 road and the main railway line to Chester and London, and the original bridge of the A5 post road. It is so called because of the high concentration of standing stones, burial chambers and other religious sites.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 16' 58.00"N - Longitude 4º 38' 17.00"W

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LLANDDWYN ISLAND

Located on the west coast of Anglesey this is the wonderful and stunning LLanddwyn Island which can be reached by foot at low tide. The name Llanddwyn means "The church of St. Dwynwen". She is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making her the Welsh equivalent of St. Valentine. Her feast day, 25 January, is often celebrated by the Welsh with cards and flowers.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 08' 08.00"N - Longitude 4º 24' 55.00"W

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WINDSWEPT BUSH

Wherever you go on this beautiful island you will see how mother nature takes a hand in all it's shapes and forms, no more so then the ever present leaning bushes you find down every lane and on every rocky outcrop. It's not for nothing that Anglesey is known as the windy Isle.

Map Ref: Latitude 53º 16' 11.00"N - Longitude 4º 26' 36.60"W

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