Mynydd Enlli GW/NW-072

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 Islands many seals

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, Bookings: 07971 769 895 https://www.bardseyboattrips.com/
Current day trips to the island last for four hours (2021), which is enough time to activate Mymydd Enlli NW-072 and explore the island.
Accomendation is available on the island. Bardsey Island web site https://www.bardsey.org/visit
Well worth visiting!
73 Roger MW0IDX

Richard's daughter Rhiannon amazingly captured my signalling when she took this photo. The white speck was my black pelican case that I was using to reflect the sunlight.