Islands · North Wales
Ynys Castell
In or near Bangor.
Ynys Castell — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ynys Castell, the nearest railway station is Bangor, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the island is free, and it is accessible for visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is LL59 5NW.
About
Ynys Castell is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.2319°, -4.1523°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ynys Castell (grid reference SH564727) is a small (1.6 acres at high tide) island in the Menai Strait which separates Anglesey and mainland Wales. It is an extruding piece of Precambrian schist lying to one side of the Afon Cadnant estuary. It lies between Ynys y Bîg and Ynys Gaint. There is a causeway running to the island that is covered at high tide. On the island there is a private house. Ynys Castell means Castle Island in Welsh.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2319, -4.1523
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Menai Bridge
- Postcode
- LL59 5NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q3397773 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ynys Castell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ynys Castell - geograph.org.uk - 586428.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ynys Gaint
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Cynffig Davies School
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St George's Pier
Piers · 0.9 km

St George's Pier
Piers · 0.9 km

Hawthorn House, Menai Bridge
Gardens · 0.9 km
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ynys Castell?
- Ynys Castell is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL59 5NW), in the parish of Menai Bridge.
- What is Ynys Castell?
- Ynys Castell — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ynys Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL59 5NW.
- Is Ynys Castell free to visit?
- Yes, Ynys Castell is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ynys Castell?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL59 5NW.