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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This delightful village is located on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd. The village is well known for its splendid long beach which stretches for two miles from Ynys Cyngar on the River Glaslyn estuary along Tremadog Bay to Criccieth beach. View Full Details>> This small village has been called the ‘Land’s End of North Wales’, and it does have a remote, isolated feel. 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.

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This walk climbs to the remote Iron Age Hillfort at Garn Fadryn in the Llyn Peninsula . View Full Details>> Climb the Yr Eifl mountain group on this challenging circular walk on the Llyn Peninsula. The three summits are collectivley known as 'The Rivals' offering wonderful views over the Llyn Peninsula coastline, the Isle of Man, the mountains of Ireland and the Lake District, as well as the entire sweep of Cardigan Bay. The route visits the peak of Tre'r Ceiri where you will find Britain's best preserved Iron Age hill fort. Of more interest for kids, perhaps, is the wildlife that call Bardsey Island home. The island is a designated National Nature Reserve and is an important migratory route with an observatory established to monitor the birds. The waters surrounding the island are home to grey seals, dolphins and porpoises. 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

The name Llŷn is sometimes spelled Lleyn in English, although this spelling is now less common. The name is thought to be of Irish origin, and to have the same root– Laigin ( Laighin) in Irish–as the word Leinster and which also occurs in Porth Dinllaen on the north coast. [2] History [ edit ] This walk takes you to this National Trust owned 17th century manor house in Rhiw, Gwynedd. View Full Details>> The Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path is a waymarked long-distance footpath running along the coast of the Llyn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The path opened in 2006 as part of the work to complete a walking route around the whole coast of Wales. The Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path is typical of such routes, passing through secluded coves and beaches, along cliff top paths and through small harbour villages and some larger towns.

History

It’s a narrow cove sheltered cove with cliffs either side, opening out to amazing views down towards the end of the north coast of the Llŷn. 6. Whistling Sands Beach (Porth Oer) Whistling Sands, or Porth Oer, a fantastic beach near Aberdaron

This circular walk around Abersoch uses the Llyn Coastal Path to explore the beautiful beaches and bays to the south and west of the village. View Full Details>>

Adventure

This circular walk takes you around the town of Pwllheli on the Llyn Peninsula. On the walk you'll visit the harbour, beach, the River Rhydir and the Lon Cob Bach Nature Reserve. Pwllheli is considered the the main town of the peninsula, with a train station and a range of shops and other services. Farming was originally simple and organic, but underwent major changes after the Second World War as machines came into widespread use. Land was drained and fields expanded and reseeded. From the 1950s onwards, extensive use was made of artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, leading to drastic changes in the appearance of the landscape. Commotes of Wales 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.