Llŷn Peninsula
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The Llŷn Peninsula (sometimes spelt Lleyn in English) extends out 30 miles into the Irish Sea from north west Wales, southwest of the island of Anglesey. It is part of the modern county of Gwynedd. The name is thought to be of Irish origin, and to have the same root as the word Leinster.
The peninsula was traditionally traversed by pilgrims to Bardsey Island, and is now a popular holiday destination.
It is an area with a large number of protected sites including a National Nature Reserve at Cors Geirch, a National Heritage Coastline and a European Marine Special Area of Conservation as well as 20 Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Much of the coastline and the ex-volcanic hills are part of the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), confirming the area's landscape quality to be some of the best in Britain.
Its relative isolation has helped to conserve the Welsh language and culture. A survey done in schools in 2003 showed that just over 94% of children between 3 and 15 were able to speak Welsh.
Settlements on the Llŷn peninsula include:
The main hills in Llŷn include:
On 19 July 1984 there was an earthquake beneath the peninsula. It measured 5.4 on the Richter Scale and was felt in many parts of Ireland and western Britain; see List of earthquakes in the United Kingdom.
[edit] External links
- Penllyn.com - Information sites for the communities of Llŷn
- Llyn.info - Your online guide to the Llŷn Peninsula
- A comparative study of two agri-environmental schemes in cherished landscapes
- Discover the Llŷn Peninsula
- LleynWiki
- LleynWeather
- [1]This site offers numerous old postcard views of the area, as well as some excellent aerial views.br:Ledenez Lleyin
