Bardsey Island, Protected island near Aberdaron, Wales
The island spans 179 hectares with steep cliffs, flat farmland, and Mynydd Enlli peak reaching 548 feet above sea level.
Saint Cadfan established a monastery on the island during the 6th century, leading to its recognition as the Island of 20,000 Saints.
The tradition of appointing a King of Bardsey continued from 1826, with representatives of Baron Newborough conducting the coronation ceremonies.
Visitors can reach the island through passenger ferry services from Porth Meudwy, with trips dependent on weather conditions.
Scientists discovered the Bardsey Apple in 1998, an ancient variety surviving from an orchard planted by monks one thousand years ago.
Location: Aberdaron
Website: http://bardsey.org
GPS coordinates: 52.75695,-4.79146
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:33
Bardsey Lighthouse
969 m
Church of St Hywyn
7.5 km
Bardsey Bird and Field Observatory
383 m
Bardsey Abbey
855 m
Porth Iago
11.4 km
Castell Odo, Aberdaron
10 km
Mynydd Anelog
6.8 km
Aberdaron New Church
8.3 km
Creigiau Gwineu
12.6 km
Church of St Maelrhys
10.8 km
The Post Office
7.5 km
Mynydd Carreg
9.1 km
Enlli Chapel
858 m
Bodwrdda
9.2 km
Pont Fawr
7.5 km
Pont Fach
7.5 km
Plas Bach
431 m
The Old School
326 m
Carmel Baptist Chapel
8.4 km
Rhydlios Chapel
11.1 km
Saron Chapel
11.2 km
Salem Methodist Chapel
7.8 km
Y Gegin Fawr
7.5 km
Tanyfron
7.3 km
Milestone on Pont Fach
7.5 km
Limekiln
205 m
Ty Bach / Ty Nesaf
791 m
Carreg Bach
709 mReviews
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