Llanddwyn Island off the coast of Newborough Beach on the island of Anglesey is one of North Wales’ most visited beauty spots. Twr Mawr, the old lighthouse that stands proud at the end of the island offers unparalleled views across the water to the mountains of Eryri and the Llyn Peninsula.

It’s a landscape that has so much to offer, and its beauty is unrivalled. I’ve been visiting the island for years, both as a photographer and as someone who just enjoys the outdoors and the awe-inspiring landscapes of North Wales.

Being a North Wales-native myself, I have an intimate knowledge of this location and one of the features that makes the island so interesting is the tidal-nature of its access.

Many visitors fall foul to the ever-changing tide. For around 2 hours either side of high-tide Llanddwyn Island is completely cut off from the mainland at Newborough Beach. This can result in many day-trippers becoming stranded on either side, eagerly awaiting the retreat of the tide.

Sometimes I like to time my visits so I can watch the spectacle unfold in front of me. You really sense the impatience and the eagerness people have to cross so they can set foot on the island and behold its beauty - I don’t blame them. Some people tentatively edge closer, others wade through, and the younger, more nimble visitors even try to find other routes across.

Arguably, this spectacle is as interesting as the majesty that lies beyond.