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What to do and see in Wales, Wales: The Best Islands
Discover the best top things to do in Wales, United Kingdom including Flatholm Nature Reserve, Bardsey Island, Dinas Head (Dinas Island), Skokholm, Skomer Island, St. Catherine’s Island, Ynys Tysilio, Gwales.
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1. Flatholm Nature Reserve
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Wales features gun emplacements from the Napoleonic Wars and relics from World War II.
2. Bardsey Island
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5.0 based on 71 reviews
Bardsey Island lies about 2 miles (3 kilometers) across Bardsey Sound of the Lleyn Peninsula, North Wales. Visit for the day of for the week in our self catering accommodation. The island is 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) long and, at its widest point, it is just over half a mile (1 kilometer) across. The island mountain rises to a height of 167 meters and the whole island has a surface area of 180 hectares, most of which is farmland. The island was purchased by the Bardsey Island Trust in 1979 and is managed by the Trust with advice from Natural Resources Wales and CADW. The island is designated a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is in the Lleyn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Saif Ynys Enlli tua 2 filltir (3 cilomedr) ar draws Swnt Enlli o Benrhyn Llŷn, Gogledd Cymru. Dewch am y dydd, neu aroswch am wythnos yn un o'n tai hunan ddarpar. Mae'r ynys yn 1.5 milltir (2.5 cilomedr) o hyd ac, ar ei man lletaf, mae'n chydig dros hanner milltir (1 cilomedr) ar draws. Mae Mynydd Enlli yn codi i uchder o 167 metr ac mae arwynebedd o 180 hectar i'r ynys i gyd, y rhan fwyaf ohono yn cael ei amaethu. Prynwyd yr ynys gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli ym 1979 ac fe'i rheolir gan yr Ymddiriedolaethgyda chyngor Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru a CADW. Dynodwyd yr ynys yn Warchodfa Natur Genedlaethol, yn Safle o Ddiddordeb Gwyddonol Arbennig ac mae o fewn Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol Pen Llŷn. Byddem yn hoffi diolch i Gyfoeth Naturiol Cymru am gyfrannu at y swydd cynorthwyydd haf ar yr ynys sy'n galluogi ni i ddarparu gwybodaeth i ymwelwyr ac i ddod â newyddion rheolaidd o'r ynys i chi drwy ein tudalennau gwe, Facebook a Twitter
Reviewed By Chilly47
For my wife's birthday surprise I took her on a trip to Bardsey Island. You have to ring Colin the evening before to check that the weather will be alright to make the crossing. Colin who runs the boat was born and bred on the island and he has family who farm there whilst he fishes from there. He is very knowledgeable about the island and its wildlife. He is bilingual and manages to continue conversations seamlessly in English and Welsh. The boat trip includes time to get up close to birds that nest on the steep cliff face. You can get a hot drink on the island up to about 2pm anything else you need to take with you. There is not a great deal of shelter but it is a lovely place to have a stroll around in peace and quiet, very restful. The National Trust car park 15 minutes stroll from the mainland landing site is free. Pick a sunny day and enjoy.
3. Dinas Head (Dinas Island)
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By Walterse26 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Camped at dinas island farm ,lovely campsite ,clean and spotless amenities within close range and stunning views if you take the the walk around Dinas island A definite return trip next year
4. Skokholm
5. Skomer Island
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4.5 based on 528 reviews
Reviewed By BigPaulG101 - Bicester, United Kingdom
This was a trip my wife and I had wanted to do for sometime and Puffins were top of our list of birds to see up close. Wow how amazing Skomer is, Puffins as you arrive, Puffins as you walk around and Puffins as you leave along with every bird you could imagine even some hunting owls which made me a happy chap. There is a fairly tough walk from the boat landing area to the island area itself and even though the walks around the island are clear they are still rough going so proper walking shoes are required. My only issue is the system of getting from the mainland to the island, tickets have to be purchased on the day from the National Trust shop on a first come first served basis, the first boat is at 10am and people were queuing from 5am, we arrived at 8am and only just got on the last boat at 12 noon giving us a 4 hour wait, just seems a pre-booking system would be better for all. That’s my only gripe but the wait was worth it.
6. St. Catherine’s Island
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4.5 based on 364 reviews
St Catherine's island is home to a Palmerston fort and a WW2 Anti aircraft gun placement. Visitors the island are welcome. For opening times search Saint Catherine's Island on facebook it is the best place due to tides and weather.
Reviewed By stephenmY7718AD - Cowes, United Kingdom
This island has recently been re-opened to the public. Viewing hours are tide dependent, and although the fort is in its early stages of renovation, it is well worth a visit. There is a very good tour guide in the fort with a sit down 30 minute presentation on the history of the fort. Reminds me of the needles battery on the Isle of Wight.
