Close encounters of the nebulous kind

'UFO CLOUDS' A STUNNING SIGHT FROM BEACH

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE Countryside and Tourism Editor

OTHERWORLDLY clouds have been spotted above the North Wales mountains glowing eerily in the low sun.

Historically, the rare formations have been likened to flying saucers and have even been blamed for several UFO sightings.

Walkers in Eryri (Snowdonia) and the Llyn Peninsula were struck by the clouds’ strange beauty. They twice appeared briefly last week, with Anglesey’s southwest coast producing some of the most eye-catching displays.

During the festive period, the popular Newborough beach of Traeth Llanddwyn has been as busy as ever, with visitors facing long queues to exit the national nature reserve.

For many, it was a price worth paying for the stunning views and the rare sight of “UFO clouds” drifting over from the Pen Llyn mountains.