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Islands · North Wales

Ynys y Bîg

In or near Bangor.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Ynys y Bîg — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.

Ynys y Bîg, islands in North Wales

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–12 h
Nearest railway station
Bangor · 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ynys y Bîg is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 53.2335°, -4.1510°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ynys y Bîg is a small private island in the Menai Strait attached to the island of Anglesey, in North Wales, by a wooden bridge. The bridge runs from the grounds of a private house, itself also called Ynys y Bîg, preventing any public access.

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Background

History

Historically, Ynys y Bîg was a part of Thomas Williams of Llanidan's estate before it was broken up following his death with Ynys y Bîg being separated. The bridge fell into disrepair and collapsed but it was reconstructed to reconnect the island in 2019. There had been numerous applications to demolish the house on the island. Requests were made in 2019 and 2021, with the Isle of Anglesey County Council refusing planning permission on both occasions. A new application was made to demolish and rebuild the house in 2024. This was made by the owners on the grounds the house was energy inefficient and was "dated". The planning permission was granted by the council in October 2024.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.2335, -4.1510
Parish
Cwm Cadnant
Postcode
LL59 5NP
Parliamentary constituency
Ynys Môn
Nearest railway station
Bangor1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ynys y Bîg?
Ynys y Bîg is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL59 5NP), in the parish of Cwm Cadnant.
What is Ynys y Bîg?
Ynys y Bîg — island in Anglesey, Wales, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ynys y Bîg?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL59 5NP.
Is Ynys y Bîg free to visit?
Yes, Ynys y Bîg is free to enter.
How do I get to Ynys y Bîg?
The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL59 5NP.