Glannau Rhoscolyn information

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Glannau Rhoscolyn

Site of Special Scientific Interest
Location within Wales
Location	West Gwynedd
Grid reference	SH2572175563
Coordinates	53°14′54″N 4°36′49″W / 53.24839°N 4.6135542°W / 53.24839; -4.6135542
Interest	Biological and Geological
Area	145.49 hectares (359.5 acres)
Notification	1961

Glannau Rhoscolyn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (or SSSI) in Anglesey, North Wales, and extends along the west coast of Holy Island, Anglesey for approximately 6.5 km (4.0 mi) (from Porthygaran to Silver Bay). It has been designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest since January 1961 in an attempt to protect its fragile biological and geological elements.^[1] The site has an area of 145.49 hectares (359.5 acres) and is managed by Natural Resources Wales.