Islands · North Wales
Puffin Island
Also known as: Ynys Seiriol
In or near Beaumaris.
Puffin Island is a island in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Puffin Island, the nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, located 7.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is LL58 8RP, and entry to the island is free.
About
Puffin Island is a island in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Coordinates: 53.3171°, -4.0266°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Puffin Island (Welsh: Ynys Seiriol) is an uninhabited island off the eastern tip of Anglesey, Wales. It was formerly known as Priestholm in English (and Ynys Lannog/Glannog in Welsh). A hermitage was established here around the 6th century, and there are remains of a 12th-century monastery on the island. The island is also a Special Protection Area for wildlife.
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Background
History
The Welsh name, , refers to Saint Seiriol. The son of Owain Ddantgwyn, a 5th-century ruler of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, and the brother of Saint Einion Frenin, a 5th or 6th-century king in the Llŷn Peninsula, Seiriol founded and governed a class (an ecclesiastical settlement) at Penmon on Anglesey. In later life, he abandoned his responsibilities there to establish a hermitage on the nearby island, where his remains are thought to rest. King Cadwallon ap Cadfan of Gwynedd is said to have sheltered here in around 630 when fleeing an invasion from the Kingdom of Northumbria. A monastery existed on the island in the late 12th century and was mentioned by Gerald of Wales, who visited the area in…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3171, -4.0266
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llangoed
- Postcode
- LL58 8RP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q844650 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Puffin Island (Anglesey) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Puffin Island (Ynys Seiriol), Anglesey.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Puffin Island Optical Telegraph Station
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Penmon Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Trwyn Du Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.0 km
Ffynnon Seiriol
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Penmon
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Priordy Penmon
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Priordy Penmon
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Priory Church of St Seiriol
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Llangoed and Aberlleiniog Common Local Nature Reserve
Wildlife reserves · 3.6 km
Lleiniog near Penmon
Literary houses · 4.1 km
St Cawrdaf's Church
Historic churches · 4.1 km
Castell Aberlleiniog
Castles · 4.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · North Wales
Puffin Island Optical Telegraph Station
Puffin Island Optical Telegraph Station — a historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Trwyn Du Lighthouse
Trwyn Du Lighthouse — lighthouse at Penmon, Anglesey, Wales.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Ffynnon Seiriol
Ffynnon Seiriol — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Natural landmarks · North Wales
Priordy Penmon
Priordy Penmon — a other in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Puffin Island
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North Wales
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North Wales
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park
Kingsbridge Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales north.
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📷 5Hotels · North Wales
Castle Court
Castle Court — a hotel in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
The George and Dragon
The George and Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Restaurants · North Wales
Casanova Italian Restaurant
Casanova Italian Restaurant — a restaurant in wales north.
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Bardsey Island
Bardsey Island — island off the coast of North Wales.
Flagship📷 5
Flagship📷 3Islands · North Wales
Holy Island
Holy Island — island next to the island of Anglesey, Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Puffin Island?
- Puffin Island is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL58 8RP), in the parish of Llangoed.
- What is Puffin Island?
- Puffin Island is a island in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Puffin Island?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL58 8RP.
- Is Puffin Island a listed building?
- Puffin Island is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Puffin Island free to visit?
- Yes, Puffin Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Puffin Island?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL58 8RP.