27.02.22 Ynys Llanddwyn (SH 383 626) and Ynys Llanddwyn (SH 388 629, previously Trimbled)
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| Ynys Llanddwyn (SH 388 629) |
I have been fortunate to
visit Ynys Llanddwyn on two previous occasions.
On both the weather was blissful with blue skies dominating. The island has left a lasting impression with
me; simply put it is one of the most magical places I have visited in
Wales. Today the weather was again
glorious with stunning blue skies and a brisk late winter breeze.
My first visit to this
island was also the last walk I ever did with my Mum, so this place holds
sentimental value for me. The second was
with my brother; Bryn, and the walk today was again with him. We approached the island across the dunes and
extensive sandy beach having parked at the end of the toll road.
Even though it was the
end of February the car park was almost full with many people on the beach,
mainly walking north toward the island with a few scattered on the sands
heading south. Looking back to our south-east
the beach extended in a great sweep with the background dominated by the
highest mountains of Eryri, which today were on grand display silhouetted in
light grey hue piecing the sky.
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| The grey silhouetted bulk of Yr Wyddfa |
We had no definite plans
on visiting the island, although I had brought the Trimble just in case. Our destination and length of walk was
dependent upon my brother and if wonky knee.
There was no pressure from me, I would have been content just walking on
the sands and therefore I left the length of our walk to Bryn.
Bryn had already
commented that he would do well even to reach the spit of sand that connects
this island to the main part of Ynys Môn. When we arrived here we walked down a small
channel of sand between rocks to another great sweep of sand on the opposite
side and admired the view further north.
From here it was only a
short walk to the start of the main path that heads across the island. Again, we had no plan to continue, but as
Bryn did so, I happily followed. I
smiled when he started on the main path and commented that his knee must be
feeling good.
Once on the main path we
continued past the high point of the island, which I planned on visiting on our
way back. We left the main path to visit
the remains of the small Church dedicated to St Dwynwen and continued toward
the cross commemorating St Dwynwen; the Welsh patron saint of lovers. This is the point that is listed as our
preferred summit in the list of The Huws
– 100 great Welsh hills under 2,000ft.
On my two previous visits to the island I had investigated most of the
high points dotted around its beautiful domain, but I had not, until today
visited this particular point.
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| The cross commemorating St Dwynwen |
Once beside the cross I
quickly assessed the lay of land and placed the Trimble on my rucksack with its
internal antenna aligned to what I judged to be the highest rock at the base of
the cross. Five minutes of data were
collected, during which Bryn sat on a near bench looking out to sea.
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| Gathering data the the summit of the listed Huw |
After packing the
equipment away we bi-passed the path and steps leading up to the Lighthouse and
continued toward the remains of what looks like a windmill on the southerly tip
of the island. From here the Lighthouse
stands out framed by a small sanded beach.
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| The Lighthouse |
Standing on the
southerly tip we could now look northward across to our inward route with another
beautiful sanded beach just below. This
is one of a number of stunning small beaches that are dotted around this part
of the island, all look inviting and I imagine all would be places to rest and
relax during the summer months.
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| Just one of many small beaches dotted around the island |
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| One of many kite surfers enjoying the conditions |
On our way back I
visited the high point of the island whilst Bryn continued on the main path, I
caught up with him on the sands. From
here it was only a short walk back to my awaiting car. This was my third time to this island and
each, in turn, has been a magical experience.
I would recommend anyone to visit.
Survey Result:
Ynys Llanddwyn
Summit Height: 20.2m (converted to OSGM15, Trimble GeoXH
6000)
Summit Grid Reference: SH 38579 62639 (Trimble GeoXH 6000) (summit relocation confirmed)
Bwlch
Height: 11.69m (LIDAR)
Bwlch Grid Reference: SH 38736 62748 (LIDAR)
Drop: 8.6m (Trimble GeoXH 6000 summit and LIDAR
bwlch)
Dominance: 42.43% (Trimble GeoXH 6000 summit and LIDAR bwlch)
Ynys Llanddwyn
Summit Height: 21.8m (LIDAR)
Summit Grid Reference: SH 38841 62953 (from previous Trimble GeoXH
6000 survey and LIDAR)
Bwlch Height: 1.5m (LIDAR)
Bwlch Grid Reference: SH 39107 63441 & SH 39099 63431 (LIDAR)
Drop: 20.3m (LIDAR) (Double Sub-Twmpau addition)
Dominance: 93.16% (LIDAR)
For details on the survey of Ynys Llanddwyn (SH 388 629)
For further details please consult the Trimble Survey Spreadsheet
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