A historical site in north Wales has been placed amongst the UK's favourite summer views. Ynys Llanddwyn or Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey has been praised for its "outstanding natural beauty" and "remarkable views" according to holiday accommodation provider Park Leisure.
The site, which is located near Traeth Llanddwyn, has been a family favourite for local residents and visitors from further afield for many years. It boasts impressive sand dunes and amazing views of Snowdonia National Park, Caernarfon and the Llyn Peninsula.
The island itself is steeped in rich history and is home to Eglwys Santes Dwynwen - the patron saint of lovers, and a lighthouse called Goleudy Tŵr Mawr. The site also has a remarkable celtic stone cross situated at the heart of the island.
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Park Leisure's poll surveyed 2,000 people across the UK and saw Ynys Llanddwyn take the fifth spot. The list included sites from across the UK, including a few from Cornwall, Scotland and Northumberland.
The stunning Pedn Vounder beach located in Penzance, Cornwall, was crowned as the best place in the UK to enjoy the summer sun. The beach, which is set among the stunning cliffs of Treryn Dinas, was praised for its "crystal clear turquoise water" and "a beautiful white sand beach".
In second place was the "picturesque" Glencoe in Scotland. The village, which is nestled in the steep-sided Glencoe valley in the Scottish Highlands, is known for its waterfalls and trails that climb peaks such as Buachaille Etive Mor and Bidean nam Bian. Park Leisure described the site as a "breath-taking place to visit".
Returning back to Cornwall in third place was Summerleaze Beach in Bude. The site is the most popular beach in the Cornish seaside town according to Park Leisure, and is famous for its colourful beach huts and sheltered sea pool.
Amble Harbour in Northumberland also proved to be a popular destination for summer views. The harbour, which came in fourth place in the survey, is filled with fish shacks, seafood eateries and pastel-painted beach huts, and was "definitely not one to be missed" according to Park Leisure.
And in fifth place, Ynys Llanddwyn was praised for the summer views it offered to visitors. In the review by Park Leisure, it wrote: "Last but not least is the impressive Llanddwyn Island in North Wales, part of an area of outstanding natural beauty, and otherwise known as the Welsh love island due it's connection with Saint Dwynwen the Welsh Patron Saint of lovers.
"The remote island offers remarkable views and can be an ideal picnic site during sunny weather, it has rolling dunes, large rock outcrops and a path that leads to the nature reserve at Llanddwyn Island and the nearby forest has great footpaths."
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