Carnllundain
| Carnllundain | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 136 m (446 ft)[1] |
| Listing | HuMP[2] |
| Coordinates | 51°51′43″N 5°20′51″W / 51.86201°N 5.34763°W |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
  Carnllundain | |
| OS grid | SM6961123460 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Cretaceous[3] |
| Mountain type | rhyolite |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | ancestral |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Carnllundain or Carn Llundain[4] is the highest elevation of Ramsey Island in Pembrokeshire, Wales.[5]
Geography[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
Carnllundain and Ramsey Island are owned and managed by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB).[9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
Media related to Carn Llundain at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ a b "Carnllundain". Ordnance Survey Ireland. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Carnllundain". The Mountain Guide. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Geological History of Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire Online Ltd. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Carn llundain". Coflein. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Volcanic History". Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Retrieved 24 February 2021.
- ^ "Trig point on Ramsey Island". Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ^ a b "Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire". Pembrokeshire County Council. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "Ramsey Island". Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
- ^ "About Ramsey Island". The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. Retrieved 25 March 2017.