Ynys y Castell

Ynys y Castell is an island in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales. Ynys y Castell is situated nearby to the village Trefin, as well as near the hamlet Square and Compass.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Carreg Samson and Abermawr.

Carreg Samson

Archaeological site

Photo: Arafi, CC BY-SA 2.5.

Carreg Samson is a 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmen located half a mile west of Abercastle near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.

Abermawr

Beach

Photo: PreseliVenture, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Abermawr is a stretch of coastline and is regarded as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Abermawr is a mostly shingle beach with marsh and woodland behind it. Abermawr is situated 2 miles east of Ynys y Castell.

The Ship Inn

Pub

Photo: Alan Hughes, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Ship Inn is a pub.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Abercastle and Trefin.

Abercastle

Photo: Thruxton, CC BY 3.0.

Abercastle is a small fishing village located in Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. Abercastle is a working harbour which is managed by the Abercastle Boat Owners Association.

Trefin

Village

Photo: Lis Burke, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Trefin, formerly anglicised as Trevine, is a village in North Pembrokeshire, south-west Wales. The village lies within the parish and community of Llanrhian, which has a significant Welsh-speaking population.

Mathry

Village

Photo: ceridwen, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Mathry is a village, community and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The hilltop village is 6 miles southwest of Fishguard, close to the A487 road between Fishguard and St David's. Mathry is situated 2 miles southeast of Ynys y Castell.

Ynys y Castell

Type: Island
Category: landform
Location: Pembrokeshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude

51.96219° or 51° 57′ 44″ north

Longitude

-5.12911° or 5° 7′ 45″ west

Elevation

3 feet (1 metre)

Open location code

9C3PXV6C+V9

GeoNames ID

13284671

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Satellite Map

Discover Ynys y Castell from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

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