The remains of Llys Rhosyr lie near Newborough, known as Rhosyr until the 14th century and earlier as Rhosfair. Discovered in the late 1990s, the site was once one of five royal courts on Anglesey. In medieval times, Welsh kings and princes stayed at these courts as they travelled through their lands, judged local disputes and oversaw local affairs.
Nearby, Llanddwyn Beach stretches beyond its sand dunes, with views across the water to Eryri, Caernarfon and the Llŷn Peninsula.
The wind was intense, driving fine sand across the beach. The salt-laden wind has battered the treetops into unusual shapes, giving the landscape a look unlike anywhere else.