Bwa Wen - the White Arch

This limestone sea arch is to be found near Rhoscolyn on Anglesey. It is not as well known as it should be, partly because it is easily possible to walk right past it without seeing it! Known locally as Bwa Wen (shown on the OS map as Bwa Gwyn), the White Arch is located at map ref. 259762. You do have to walk to the edge of the cliffs and look over to see the arch. For the confident, it is possible to scramble down to the viewpoint I have taken this picture from, and it is also possible to walk across the top of the arch. Nearby is Bwa Du, the Black Arch, which is even harder to spot. The coastline between Rhoscolyn and Trearddur Bay is continuously interesting and well worth some exploration. The sea cliffs at Rhoscolyn offer some interesting rock climbing routes, without the crowds. On a warm day, this area is a sun-trap, and the lovely sandy bay and turquoise waters of Porth y Castell is a great place to finish for a bathe.