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Bardsey Island (in Welsh is Ynys Enlli) has been denoted a Natural Nature Reserve for the wildlife on the Island.
Bardsey lies just two miles beyond the tip of the Llyn peninsula, it is 1.5 miles long and just over half a mile wide. The mountain, Mynydd Enlli rises to 167m. It has a long history and is noted for its wildlife. At one time it was a sanctuary of saints and 20,000 are said to be buried here. The remains of St Mary's Abbey and it's tower are still standing. There is also a Chapel at the north end of the Island, built in the 1870's when the farmhouses were built, it is said to have been the choice of the inhabitants at the time rather than a harbour. Other buildings to explore include The Limekiln, which was a part of a small lime quarry that was on the island; the school building which was regularly used up to 1953 when the last teacher left, it is now a meeting place and a boat house. As you approach the island the first thing you see is the
Bardsey Island Lighthouse, The island was farmed until recently but there are some very natural areas which have never been worked. The varied habitats range from the small, gorse covered mountain down to the rocky shores. Some 2,500 Manx shearwaters nest on the island but the place is also an important research site since it is on the migration route of many birds. Large numbers of migrants are ringed here every year. The sea around Bardsey is also inhabited by many creatures, and it is not unfamiliar to see the Risso Dolphins and harbour porpoises in the water off the Island. A few Atlantic grey seals seem to breed on Bardsey each year. As one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in Wales, hundreds of visitors are welcomed over the summer period with daily boat trips usually starting from Porth Meudwy, or sometimes Pwllheli. Each visitor gets around three and a half hours on the Island, whilst others choose to stay for a longer period at one of the 7 self-catering houses. It is now owned and managed by the Bardsey Island Trust who manages the reserve.
Mynydd Enlli Bardsey
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