Spotting a dolphin in the ocean is one of nature’s most impressive sights, but it’s not something you’d normally associate with the UK. Yet there are places where you can see dolphins - or more often porpoises - right here on our doorstep. In fact porpoises are regularly spotted in the waters of Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), off the North Wales Coast.
The island itself is a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and it’s internationally recognised for its wildlife. Grey seals can be found in the island’s rocky coves, while Risso’s dolphins and harbour porpoises are often seen in the surrounding waters. It is possible to stay on the island, but you can still see the porpoises on a daily boat trip from Porth Meudwy, on the Llyn Peninsula, which is only a stone’s throw away from the village of Aberdaron, around a three-hour drive from Greater Manchester.
READ MORE: 'Magical' town on Greater Manchester's edge was under-the-radar for years. Now people flock there Bardsey Island Boat Trips take you across to the island and along the way you may spot the various marine wildlife which call this area home, including the porpoises, seals and seabirds. The journey takes around half an hour, allowing time to look out for the creatures.
Once at the island visitors have around four hours to explore and take in the stunning scenery. The waters surrounding Bardsey island are home to dolphins and seals (Image: Daily Post Wales) Visitors have shared the.
