Mynydd Bodafon

Mynydd Bodafon is a mountain as the word "Mynydd" implies. However, it is actually only a hill in geographic terms, but is still the highest point on the island of Anglesey (although not in the county of Anglesey — see Holyhead Mountain). Its summit is also known as Yr Arwydd (The Signal). It lies about four kilometres west of the coastal town of Moelfre and one kilometre south-west of the hamlet of Brynrefail. The meaning of Bodafon is obscure. Bod is a common placename element meaning 'dwelling' and afon here is possibly a corruption of the personal name A(e)ddan (afon is Welsh for 'river' but topography rules that out). The terrain of Mynydd Bodafon varies greatly, from pine forest to heathland. In 2006 during an arson attack, much...