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Saint Tudwal's Islands

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The West island is 650 metres (710 yd) long and 167 metres (183 yd) at its widest point. It was sold into private ownership in 1935. More recently it was purchased by the adventurer
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who holidays on the island, living in the former lighthouse keeper's cottage. On 22 August 2013 it was reported that he was facing a planning investigation by
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during the 6th century. They are about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) east of the southern tip of the Llŷn Peninsula.
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and are known for their beaches and wildlife, having a variety of wild birds including
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to take passengers to view the wildlife. The island is believed to be the original
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The Cambrian, 30 December 1809, p. 3 about the wreck of the sloop Spencer
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The highest point on the island is 125 feet (38 m) above
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Bear Grylls: St Tudwal island slide planning probe by council
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Saint Tudwal's Island East with West island in the background
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There are two main islands: Saint Tudwal's Island West (
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www.geograph.co.uk : photos of St Tudwal's Islands
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Saint Tudwal's Island East


Welsh
archipelago
Abersoch
Llŷn Peninsula
North Wales
Tremadog Bay
Saint Tudwal
Welsh
52°47′56″N 4°28′18″W / 52.7988°N 4.4718°W / 52.7988; -4.4718 (Saint Tudwal's Island West)
Welsh
52°48′19″N 4°27′43″W / 52.8053°N 4.4620°W / 52.8053; -4.4620 (Saint Tudwal's Island East)
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
razorbills
guillemots
choughs
grey seals
water sports
St Tudwal’s Lighthouse
priory
Welsh
Carla Lane
sea level
Llŷn Peninsula
Gwynedd
Abersoch
hermitage
Saint Tudwal

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