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Yn ystod un haf twym mae ynys sydd fel arfer yn wag yn cael ei thrawsnewid i fod yn gymuned brysur o dwristiaid, archeolegwyr, lleianod, gwylwyr dolffiniaid, criw teledu a dau awdur yn ysu am gael gafael mewn stori. Mae llyfr hwn yn gomedi du am ysbiwyr, preifatrwydd ac ymyrraeth, a sut mae'r pethau pwysicaf yn digwydd pan fydd y camera wedi ei ddiffodd. Cyhoeddwyd gyntaf yn 2008.One hot summer, an island which is practically empty except for twitchers, becomes a bustling community of tourists, archaeologists, nuns, dolphin-watchers, a reality TV crew and two writers bursting to tell a story. This is a black comedy about spies, privacy and intrusion ... and how the most important things happen off-camera. First published October 2008.
Traces the significance of Bardsey Island, off the coast of the Llyn peninsula, in north-west Wales. This book contains full-colour landscape photographs. It describes about physical and spiritual aspects of the island. It describes the author's experiences of living on Bardsey, its community, as well as documenting its history.
An account of life on Bardsey Island off the coast of north Wales by a painter and writer who lived there from 1947 to 1961. Black-and-white illustrations. First published in 1962.
Walk, scramble, cycle, wade or even swim around the outer edge of our wildest islands. Islandeering provides all the information you need to circumnavigate 50 amazing hidden islands off the shores of England, Scotland & Wales. From Essex, Somerset and Cornwall to Pembrokeshire, Northumberland and the Hebrides; follow wild foreshores and remote coast paths. Complete each journey to discover a magical archipelago world. 50 islands to bag, with routes from easy to difficult and detailed directions with GPX downloads. Beautiful photography and maps. Hidden islands for the best wildlife, local food, swimming, wild camping, secret beaches, coasteering, legends and foraging. Engaging writing charting historical, geographical and wildlife highlights. Tips for coasteering, scrambling, camping, wild swimming and kayaking.
With the season of Advent, the coming of Christ is imminent, and following the contours of the season leads through a rich time of preparation for God-with-us in the Incarnation. R. S. Thomas, a poet of waiting and anticipation, can be a profound guide for this season. His spiritual and poetic trajectory of discovering the presence of God - divine ‘frequencies’ - even in apparent absence, can help lead us into an Advent landscape of surrender, open-hearted discovery, epiphany and encounter. This collection of 28 reflections on Thomas’s poetry travels through the season, and follows one of the traditional patterns of themes explored in each Sunday of Advent: a Carmelite pattern of waiting, accepting, journeying and birthing.
A walkers' guide covering the 134 mile journey from Basingwerk Abbey to Bardsey Island, following in the footsteps of travellers since the 7th century who have made the pilgrimage to holy sites and shrines from the Dee Estuary to the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula. Presented as 15 individual walks.
The Wales Coast Path offers an unparalleled opportunity to walk a nation's coastline in its entirety. Stretching 1400km (870 miles) from Chester to Chepstow, including Anglesey, the waymarked trail takes 2-3 months to complete but can easily be broken into shorter sections. The walking is generally not difficult, although there are occasional rugged sections, steep ascents and descents and more remote stretches with fewer facilities. Promising fantastic scenery and a unique insight into local history and culture, what better way to experience the diversity and beauty of Wales' captivating coastline? The route is presented in 57 stages, ranging from 16 to 32km, each featuring clear route desc...
This title explores Anglesey and eight of the other Welsh islands. It includes maps and detailed instructions on what to see and do whilst visiting the islands.