Carnllundain

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Carnllundain
Carn Llundain north slopes.png
Highest point
Elevation136 m (446 ft)[1]
Prominence136 m (446 ft)[1]
ListingHuMP[2]
Coordinates51°51′43″N 5°20′51″W / 51.86201°N 5.34763°W / 51.86201; -5.34763Coordinates: 51°51′43″N 5°20′51″W / 51.86201°N 5.34763°W / 51.86201; -5.34763
Naming
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
Carnllundain is located in Pembrokeshire
Carnllundain
Carnllundain
OS gridSM6961123460
Geology
Age of rockCretaceous[3]
Mountain typerhyolite
Climbing
First ascentancestral
Easiest routeHike

Carnllundain or Carn Llundain[4] is the highest elevation of Ramsey Island in Pembrokeshire, Wales.[5]

Geography[]

The 136-metre (446 ft) high hill stands near the west coast of Ramsey island. The top of the hill is marked by a large cairn and a trig point.[6] On clear days it offers a view of a long stretch of Pembrokeshire coastline, Skomer Island and, across the Irish Sea, of SW Ireland.[7]

History[]

The area surrounding the hill is of archaeological interest and hosts some Bronze Age stone wall remains.[4] Carn Llundain -- along with Carn Ysgubor, located near the northern shore of Ramsey Island -- during middle ages offered a useful landmark to seafaring pilgrims heading to St Davids.[8]

Access to the summit[]

Carnllundain summit

The summit of the hill can be reached with a short waymarked diversion from the trail round the island;[7] no special hiking ability is required, but wearing proper outdoor clothing is advisable.

Conservation[]

Carnllundain and Ramsey Island are owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).[9]

See also[]

References[]

Media related to Carn Llundain at Wikimedia Commons

  1. ^ a b "Carnllundain". Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  2. ^ "Carnllundain". The Mountain Guide. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  3. ^ "Geological History of Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire Online Ltd. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  4. ^ a b "Carn llundain". Coflein. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  5. ^ "Volcanic History". Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  6. ^ "Trig point on Ramsey Island". Retrieved 2017-03-23.
  7. ^ a b "Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire County Council. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  8. ^ "Ramsey Island". Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
  9. ^ "About Ramsey Island". The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Retrieved 2017-03-25.
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