Discover the secret Welsh island that looks exactly like the wilds of North America
- UK Hidden Gems
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
Hidden away on the edge of the vast Anglesey coastline in North Wales, a tiny, beautiful tidal island appears that looks utterly unlike anywhere else in Britain.
The atmosphere is immediately quiet, wild, and utterly isolated, filled with the sight of huge sand dunes, dark pine forests, and a tiny, stark white lighthouse standing alone against the massive ocean.
This incredible, hidden area feels exactly like the rugged, untouched Pacific Northwest.
This astonishing location is famous for its appearance, as the dark, windswept forests and the jagged coastline give it a look that is often compared to the wildest parts of Washington State or Vancouver Island in Canada.
The island is constantly battered by the winds and tides, ensuring that the natural environment remains totally raw and completely unchanged by time. It is a major hidden gem for every keen walker who appreciates a huge, wild view.
The island's most thrilling and enduring secret is its deep connection to Welsh folklore and romance, as it is the home of St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers.
Ancient legend says Dwynwen was a princess who, after a heartbreak, became a nun and built a church on the island, praying that God would help all true lovers.
This powerful history gives the whole location a profound, utterly romantic, and magical energy.
For visitors planning a trip, be prepared for a long walk because the island is only accessible via a long, sandy tidal causeway that only appears when the sea allows it.
You must use the large, official car park at the Newborough Forest side and walk a fair distance along the beach and through the beautiful pine woods.
Make sure you pack your toughest, most sensible sturdy boots and check the tide times carefully, as the path vanishes quickly when the sea rushes in.
This perfectly unique spot is a genuinely rare piece of British nature, offering a thrilling escape into a hidden world of Welsh myth and letting you walk through a mysterious, ancient, and extremely wild landscape.
This amazing, hidden cultural secret, where the Welsh coast mimics the wilds of North America, is what we are finally revealing. The name of this fantastic Welsh gem is Llanddwyn Island.
Remember - LeaveNoTrace!
As with anywhere outdoors, kindly keep these areas pristine and wild by taking all trash with you. The amount of complaints we have seen since the pandemic is crazy. It's really not that hard to take your rubbish with you!
Litter tends to spread, so if you see any and are able to pick it up and dispose of it outside the hidden gem, it will help keep the area tidy.
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