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Penrhos Nature Reserve Penrhos Nature Reserve

This nature reserve, owned by Anglesey Aluminium, is situated on muddy and sandy estuary near Holyhead. There are walks through the forest, around ponds and along the coast, with new signposting planned for 2003.

Birds to be spotted include divers, grebes, sea ducks, gulls, terns, auks, a large cormorant colony, pippits, warblers, chats and buntings.

Rarities have included red-necked phalarope, Mediterranean and glaucous gulls, golden oriole; black redstart, and yellow browed warbler.

There is a cafe open in the summer.

Opening times: Daily.
Location: Penrhos Nature Reserve, Holyhead, Anglesey.
Directions: Signposted off the A55 at Holyhead.
Telephone: 01407 763333
Website: www.angleseyheritage.org

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Comment on this story

John Price, Llangefni
Does anyone know anything about the house on the beach? Someone said it belongs to Anglesey Aluminium.
Mon Apr 27 10:41:31 2009

Ann Larkin, Wigan, Lancashire
Does anybody know who the stone seat in Penrhos Forest refers to? It is inscribed Shackleton's Rest.
Wed Aug 20 10:10:09 2008

n walters cardiff
theres a story about a ghost of a girl called elen who died when she stepped in an animal or man trap. I dont know how true this is but there is a walk in the reserve named elens walk. could anybody tell me if theres any truth in this. also, does anyone know the original purpose of shakletons rest which appears to be the base of an old church.
Tue Apr 10 11:07:04 2007

Janet Milward Northamptonshire
In reply to Jane Jones of Bangor; Penrhos Nature Reserve used to house a stately home belonging to the Stanley family. There are photographs of Churchill walking in the grounds during World War 2. The beach nearby used to be their private beach and the house on the beach, a glorified beach hut!The farms were owned by the estate. Further round the coast is a boat house.Unfortunately, I do not how its demise occurred but the house is now in ruins. I would think that the museum in Bangor would have more information.
Mon Oct 16 10:24:00 2006

jane jones bangor
can anyone tell what used to be on the penrhos land before it became a park? i am very intrested as there are some ruins on the land.
Thu Oct 12 09:41:37 2006

Bob Farmer
Penrhos is not just noted for its wildlife and scenery, it attracts many people both young and old for its variety of ghosts. One story in particular keeps recurring, this is the story of the German parachutist who according to some elderly folk bailed out of his aircraft only to be killed on landing in the woods. An event of this kind would surely have been recorded as holyhead was not a prime target during world war 11. I am having difficulty verifying this story but there have been so many reports of this siting from people not having the benefit of hindsight it appears beyond coincidence. If you could possibly assist me in my research I would be most grateful and it may benefit Penhros itself.
Wed Jul 12 11:13:58 2006

Abigail from West Midlands
I love Penrhos Nature Reserve, we have had many a great walk through it with the family and our dogs. It doesn't matter what the weather is doing, we still have a great time when we go to Penrhos! It is a good walk for the dog, and for the kids too, who love to see and feed the ducks!
Wed Jul 20 08:22:11 2005




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