Everything about Mynydd Bodafon totally explained
Mynydd Bodafon is a small hill, the highest on the
island of
Anglesey (although not in the
county of Anglesey — see
Holyhead Mountain). Its summit is also known as
Yr Arwydd (The Signal). It lies about four kilometres west of the coastal town of
Moelfre and one kilometre south-west of the hamlet of
Brynrefail. The meaning of
Bodafon is obscure.
Bod is a common placename element meaning 'dwelling' and
afon here's possibly a corruption of the personal name A(e)ddan (
afon is Welsh for 'river' but topography rules that out).
The terrain of Mynydd Bodafon varies greatly, from
pine forest to
heathland. In
2006 during an
arson attack, much of this land was burnt. The walk to the top of Yr Arwydd isn't a particularly difficult one and can be done by anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. There is a small lake which contains various varieties of fish, a
reservoir and three springs coming from the hill. To the east of the hill is found an
iron age earthwork.
Mynydd Bodafon's wildlife is typical for Anglesey. There are a growing number of
rabbits which spread past the base of the hill. At one time, deer were present but were hunted and no longer exist there. Also due to hunting the number of
foxes in the area has decreased. Mynydd Bodafon boasts a large number of wild birds. Various
birds of prey include
buzzards and a small number of
peregrine falcons. The region is also a popular point of migration for
swallows, who inhabit the area between mid-April to October. Recently there have been sightings of the
lesser spotted woodpecker, which shows promising growth in the area. The
cuckoo is regularly seen on the mountain (there's an old local song about the cuckoo on Bodafon Mountain!)
Although the name Mynydd Bodafon may refer to the hill, it's also the name for the wider geographical area, which is part of the
Penrhoslligwy area. Traditionally a Welsh area, many English people have moved there over the las few decades. The area is very popular with tourists, who use it for walking and sometimes fishing. Farming is the main use for the area, but recently a
paintball park has been opened there.
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