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. A Vision of Britain Through Time: Aberdaron Civil Parish Archived 2012-06-30 at archive.today. Retrieved 12 January 2010. This circular walk explores the coast and countryside surrounding the town of Criccieth in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd. On the way you'll visit the historic Criccieth Castle and the grave of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George. View Full Details>> Town or county names maybe truncated or may run off the edge of the map - this is because your map is an extract of a larger image and we cannot move names from their original position on the maps. 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.

The route starts at Caernarfon at the impressive Caernarfon Castle, and heads south through the town, crossing the River Seiont on the way. You continue to Llanwnda and Groeslon where you pass the lovely Glynllifon Country Park. It's well worth taking a short detour from the path and visiting the park with its woodland, gardens, parkland and river. There is also a cafe, a maze and exhibits such as steam power pistons restored by Fred Dibnah. There’s a small car park at the top of the hill, with stepped access down from there. It’s very popular spot for climbing and bouldering. 9. Porth Neigwl Beach Porth Neigwl, or Hell’s Mouth, the surfing mecca of North Wales a b A Vision of Britain Through Time: Pwllheli Municipal Borough [ permanent dead link]. Retrieved 14 January 2010. Bromwich, Rachel (2014). Trioedd Ynys Prydein (4thed.). University of Wales Press. pp.70–287. ISBN 9781783161454.a b Dr John Davies (2003-02-14). "Census shows Welsh language rise". BBC News . Retrieved 2010-12-06. This walk takes you to this National Trust owned 17th century manor house in Rhiw, Gwynedd. View Full Details>> 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 Edwards, Thomas (2014). Wales and the Britons (1sted.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p.539. ISBN 9780198704911. It was also the departure point for pilgrims to Bardsey Island, three miles away and one of the two most important destinations for pilgrimages in Wales. It enjoys a glorious setting right next to the village, overlooked by the medieval St Hywyn’s Church, and the terrace of the Tŷ Newydd Hotel a few doors down is a great place to enjoy a drink and breathe in that sea air. 8. Porth Ysgo Beach Porth Ysgo, a remote cove near Aberdaron

See also: History of the Welsh language – 2001 census and second home controversy Governance [ edit ] A mixture of pebbles and sand, this stunning quiet beach nestles near the foot of the mountains, and the medieval pilgrims’ church at Clynnog Fawr. 3. Porth Dinllaen Beach A bird’s eye view of Porth Dinllaen beach and village Those in need of a break from all this lying around on the sand can enjoy the short invigorating climb to the top of the headland, Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd, to share the view with the Tin Man sculpture. 12. Criccieth East Beach Criccieth East beach and CastleOne beach has a pub right next to the sand. The beaches of the Llŷn Peninsula attract everyone from hardcore surfers to those who like to spend the day on the beach relaxing with a pint or two. Follow the Llyn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog on this stunning coastal walk. The route is often completed in 7 sections: Note: The given distance of 96 miles is taken as an average. There are a number of paths off the main route which head closer to the coast line and often around small headlands). 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 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.