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Islands · North Wales

Ynys Castell

In or near Bangor.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Ynys Castell — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.

Ynys Castell, islands in North Wales

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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.

Directions on Google Maps →

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
Parish
Menai Bridge
Postcode
LL59 5NW
Parliamentary constituency
Ynys Môn
Nearest railway station
Bangor1.5 km

Sources

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Frequently 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.