Abersoch & Pwllheli Accommodation

The Lleyn Peninsular is a popular watersports destination

Outdoor leisure - Pony trekking from Pwllheli

Relaxing on the beach after a hard day's walking

Abersoch Pwllheli Tourist Information: Wakeboard Surfing Watersports

Pwllheli and Abersoch are both hotspots for watersports, particularly surfing and windsurfing around Abersoch and further west on the Llyn south west facing Porth Neigwl beach or Hell's Mouth as it's known is the base for the British Surfing Association and Surf Shops/Schools. Surfing competitions are held here. The east facing Abersoch Bay is popular with windsurfers and wakeboarders (watch out for the annual Wakestock music festival!). Sailing and Powerboating are also popular around Abersoch.

Pwllheli is the major town on the Llyn, once home to a mammoth Butlins fondly remembered by many (1950s Pwllheli Butlins badges are still in big demand!). Less geared to holidaymakers than Abersoch, Pwllheli still makes a superb base for exploring the Llyn, with plenty of lively pubs in the town, as well as a bustling South Beach Promenade.

Pwllheli and Abersoch Surfing, Wakeboarding, Mountainboarding and Watersports

Pushing down towards the South Westerly area of the Llyn, particularly on Porth Neigwl beach otherwise known as Hell's Mouth, is where the surfing action is. Abersoch Surf School operates out of West Coast Surf Shop (see below). Windsurfers tend to prefer Abersoch bay which is a bit more sheltered than Hell's Mouth.

Checkout West Coast Surf Shop in Absersoch for a superb range of surf gear and boards. Abersoch Surf School (BSA approved) also operates from here! Check their weblink right too for excellent surf reports for surfing hotspots on the Llyn, especially Porth Neigwl or Hell's Mouth. Hell's Mouth is the famous 4 mile stretch of southwest facing beach near Llanengan. The best swells on the Llyn are here! West Coast Surf Shop, Lon Pen Cei, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7AP. Tel: 01758 713067. (weblink right)

Offaxis Academy, Glanafon Garage, Abersoch, Gwynedd, North Wales. LL53 7HP. shop: 01758 713 407, mobile: 07802 915 424, admin: 07831 837 440. Wakeboarding or surfing anyone? Offaxis is run by riders, for riders. Check the weblink right for details. Tuition, products and a range of coaching options are available. Beginners and experts all welcome. Buy your boards here too!

Ever tried mountainboarding? Gulp! It's a blending of snowboarding and skateboarding. Instruction is available from Canolfan Alltwibio Llyn Mountainboard Centre, Llanfihangel, Rhydyclafdy, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7PT. Tel: 01758 740750.

Wakestock! Music Festival, Abersoch Bay

Did you know, Europe's largest Wakeboard Music Festival is held annually in July in Abersoch (weblink right). This music festival gets some pretty prestigious acts - previous ones have included The Zutons, Soul II Soul and plenty of dance DJs including Judge Jules, DJ Yoda and Seb Fontaine.

Wakestock is actually spread over three sites, one is Abersoch Bay and the other two are Penrhos and Pwllheli Marina. Music blends with top action wakeboarding to great effect in this lesser known well kept secret of a festival!

Wakestock, Minafon, Abersoch, LL53 7AW. Tel. 01758 710 000.

Pwllheli Golf Club and Abersoch Golf Club

Half parkland and half links Championship course, Pwllheli Golf Club opened in 1900 and has idyllic views across to Snowdonia and over Cardigan Bay. On-iste is a golf clubhouse and golf shop.

The Course is 18 holes, and it's hosted some prestigious golf competitions. Right near the sea, the golf course sits just to the west of Pwllheli centre. Pwllheli Golf Club, Golf Road, Pwllheli, Gwynedd. LL53 5PS. Tel: 01758 701644. (weblink right)

Abersoch Golf Club dates from 1907 and is also an 18 holes links and parkland golf course. It's been extended recently (see weblink right for details).

Abersoch Golf Club, Abersoch, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7NN. Tel:01758 712636. Checkout also Nefyn

Outdoor Leisure Pwllheli and Abersoch - Pony Trekking

Canolfan Geffylau Afonwen Pony Riding, Ffarm Afonwen, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 6TX. Tel: 01766 810939. (weblink right with details - all off road trekking, Shetland ponies for the tots, and you can canter to your hearts content on the beach - magic!)

Pen Llyn Riding Centre and Lusitano Stud, Llaniestyn, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 8HA. Tel: 01758 730741. They breed the stunning Lusitano stallions here (usually bred in Spain and Portugal). Come for a Classical short or long break and learn to ride 'the movements'. They also offer trekking, day rides and exciting beach rides. Check the weblink right for details.

Tanrallt Hoovercrafting (under 13s as passengers only), Llangian, Pwllheli, Gwynedd, LL53 7LN. Tel: 01758 713527. (website right for details)

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