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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110   
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Great place to camp, and to enjoy and an even better place for your children.
Sand dunes, lots of open spaces full of wild life. Visited regular with my children when they were younger and I really believe they benefited from Shell Island, on the west beach it benefits from the north shore drift, so you never know what you may find by the shore. Do not get involved on the politics of the island such as the access available across the Llanbedr Airfield, which has been owned by the Welsh Government for more than 50 years and is about to change . The new tenant of the Llanbedr Airfield, Snowdonia Aerospace LLP, has withdrawn guaranteed 24-hour emergency services access to Shell Island. The owners just want money shame on them and not to keep the enjoyment of family’s as Shell Island has been doing for years. Have a great time and show us some more photos  For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
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17th Jul 2017 10:09pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843  
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No plans to get into the politics.
Some more pics. Spot the LR.  Click image to enlarge A bit of rain mixed with thunder and lightning. So took shelter in the ice cream shop(rhubarb crumble for me and orange marmalade & honeycomb caramel for Mrs Excossack) More LR spotting. A 2008 Defender LHD but didnt sound like a td5. Maybe ROW 300tdi?) Click image to enlarge A sunset last night. Click image to enlarge 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th Jul 2017 3:34pm |
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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668 
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The mountains in the distance, are they the Rhinogs or am I lost..as usual😬
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19th Jul 2017 4:14pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843
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Not sure if Rhinogs or not but looking over to Lleyn Peninsula in the sunset pic and the out to sea shot. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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19th Jul 2017 6:08pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5110
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You are correct, the Rhinog mountains part of the Snowdonia range lie at the back of Shell Island . For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at..
http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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20th Jul 2017 3:11pm |
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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668
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Couple of years back spent a fabulous weekend traversing them.
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20th Jul 2017 4:06pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587 
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Looking good. We'll be there soon with the 110, Sankey comms trailer and several Oztents
Any thoughts on the "best" part of the site? Ideally want space (i.e. distant neighbours), beach proximity and option to have a campfire... |
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20th Jul 2017 6:35pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843
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We are on the right-hand side of the site as you come up the hill from reception.
Or on the field after the 2nd of toilets on the main road. There is a rough slipway/path at the top that goes down to the beach below. Just having a drive around the site and you can get down to the sand dunes. Also there are little secluded areas where you can camp (only room for a few tents) The comms trailer, is that a functioning one ? I.e maybe amateur radio? 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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20th Jul 2017 8:17pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3784  
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A long way from us now, but we stayed at Llandanwg in the sixties. I remember the old stone Church almost buried in the Sand (now recovered I believe), and always having an interest in Aircraft I remember an island that I could see from which aircraft were continually taking off & landing. At the time I didn't know what was there, but I've since discovered that at the time it was an active RAF base! Happy memories.
Pickles. |
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20th Jul 2017 10:29pm |
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| Intercept Member Since: 27 Feb 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 587
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Thanks. The comms trailer is fully functional... as a kitchen and transporter of camping stuff!
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20th Jul 2017 10:44pm |
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| strang Member Since: 16 May 2012 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 1380 
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We always camp in the dunes - you can keep out of everyone else's way.....
Euro-Leafing to infinity and beyond..... |
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21st Jul 2017 12:12pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843
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At the mo its not bad as the sprogs are still in school. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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21st Jul 2017 12:39pm |
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| excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5843
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Now high tide on the Island. Cars are queuing to get on, some took the option to wade through. You can just see the rocks that mark the roadway.
Click image to enlarge 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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21st Jul 2017 6:30pm |
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| ti-fat-man Member Since: 08 Feb 2009 Location: Bedford Posts: 517 
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25th Jul 2017 10:23am |
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