Llyn Peninsula Coast Path Map - 1:25,000 scale OS mapping for the Llyn Peninsula section of the Wales Coast Path ( OS MAP Books: Wales Coast Path): ... Peninsula section of the Wales Coast Path

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It also shares some Welsh legends including the story of Rhys and Meinir, a tragic love story of a young couple who met as children and fell in love. Edwards, Thomas (2014). Wales and the Britons (1sted.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p.539. ISBN 9780198704911. If a railway line or road was added in the intervening years it will not show on the earlier section. Even if it were present at the time both sheets were drawn, the lines may not line up exactly due to the variances between the two original sheets. We once stayed in the cottage at Porth Colmon, just beyond its southern end, for a week, and had the beach to ourselves most of the time. 5. Porth Iago Beach The stunning hidden cove of Porth Iago Wildlife is abundant and exciting too with sightings of bottle-nosed dolphins and Atlantic grey seals being usual sights. Some locations on the route are Caernafon Castle, Llanwnda, Groeslon, Penygroes, Nefyn, Aberdaron, Rhiw, Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth), Porth Ceirlad, Abersoch, Cardigan Bay, Pwllheli, Chwilog, Criccieth and Porthmadog.

This pretty Welsh village is located in a lovely spot on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula. View Full Details>> The following photographs show some of the best North Wales beaches from around the Llŷn coast. Porth Dinllaen village and the mountains of Yr Eifl in the distance 15 Best Llyn Peninsula Beaches 1. Dinas Dinlle Beach Dinas Dinlle Beach and the silhouette of Yr Eifl mountains You continue around the headland passing the lifeboat station and heading through the local golf course before returning to the car park. The area is wonderful for wildlife. Look out for a variety of sea birds including oystercatchers, sand martins and cormorants. Grey seals can also be seen around the coast. View Full Details>> Activities offered include go-karting, wakeboarding, clay pigeon shooting, archery, mini-golf, fishing, bowling, and more. It also has an Aqua Park, which we tried on one (still chilly!) April morning. The Llŷn is also one of the most steadfast strongholds of the Welsh language, and a great place to gain an introduction to it if you haven’t encountered it before. It looks a lot more difficult than it actually is, and any attempt to speak a few words is always warmly welcomed.Also known as Hell’s Mouth, this long south-west-facing beach draws surfers from afar, drawn to big waves propelled in by the prevailing south-westerlies. This popular Welsh seaside town marks the start of the epic Llyn Coastal Path which takes you along the beautiful Llyn Peninsula. This walk uses part of the long distance trail and a section of a dismantled railway line to create a lovely circular walk around the town. The walk starts from the Porth-y-Nant upper car park just off the B4417 north of Llithfaen. You then ascend past the Graig Ddu cliffs where you can look down and see the abandoned village of Borth y Nant. You continue to Bwlch yr Eifl where you turn east towards the 561 m (1,841 ft) summit of Yr Eifl. It's a stunning spot. Take a while to soak in the magnificent views of the coast and mountains of Snowdonia.

By summer day it’s a very popular family beach with many people taking their boats out for a ride in the bay. There is also a wealth of Abersoch accommodation to choose from. 11. Llanbedrog Beach The reward for the steep climb from Llanbedrog beach – what a view This walk starts in the village and follows the path west along the pretty beach and Aberdaron Bay. You then head south to Porth Meudwy where you can catch boats to Bardsey Island. The island has some nice walks and is a great place for birdwatching. Peninsula in North Wales A bay on the peninsula near Nefyn Location of the Llŷn Peninsula in north Wales This walk visits the Yr Eifl Quarry in the coastal village of Trefor on the Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd. View Full Details>> The main beach to the south of the village is easily accessible, with outstanding views to Snowdonia and a row of higgledy-piggledy brightly painted beach huts completes a lovely scene.Best walks on Anglesey– Eight of the best Anglesey walks to help you discover more of this magnificent island. Tourism developed after the railway to Pwllheli was built in 1867. The town expanded rapidly, with several large houses and hotels constructed, and a tramway was built linking the town to Llanbedrog. After the Second World War, Butlins established a holiday camp at Penychain, which attracted visitors from the industrial cities of North West England and the West Midlands. As car ownership increased, the tourist industry spread to the countryside and to coastal villages such as Aberdaron, Abersoch, Llanbedrog and Nefyn, where many families supplemented their income by letting out rooms and houses. [5] Medieval administration [ edit ] a b A Vision of Britain Through Time: Llŷn Rural District [ permanent dead link]. Retrieved 12 January 2010. See also: History of the Welsh language – 2001 census and second home controversy Governance [ edit ] Nant Gwrtheryn is a fantastic place to visit, particularly if you have good weather on your side. TheWelsh Language and Heritage Centre shares the history of Nant Gwrtheyrn through photos, text and some memorabilia.

We spent a brilliant morning at Glasfryn Parc Activity Centre while staying on the Llyn Peninsula. This adventure centre has dozens of activities on offer and is a great place to visit with kids.He has a degree in History from Manchester University, and his work is regularly featured in global media including the BBC, Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, The Times, and The Sunday Times. You continue east through the town to the Inner Harbour where there's a nice path to follow to South Beach. You then retrace your steps to return to the train station and the finish point of the walk. View Full Details>>

It’s only a mile south of Porth Iago, and the two could be combined in a short but spectacular coast path walk. 7. Aberdaron Beach St Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron, stands right above Aberdaron beach In addition to the Aqua Park inflatable course, there’s an additional obstacle course and The BLOB. The BLOB is a giant inflatable bag that propels participants up in the air and into the water, much like a catapult.

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The village of Borth-y-Gest, less than a mile from the centre of Porthmadog, makes for a wonderful discovery, with its tiny but beautiful little harbour, views to the mountains and walks along the Glaslyn estuary, past this gorgeous little beach. 14. Traeth Bach, Portmeirion The Observatory Tower and Traeth Bach, Portmeirion