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Port Dinllaen, North Llyn
Morfa Nefyn, North Lleyn
Cycling along the Llyn Peninsular
Tranquil views from the North Lleyn
A pub practically on the sandy beach - what more could you ask for?!
Port Oer, North LleynNorth Llyn Peninsula Tourist Information
The feel of the North Lleyn Peninsula might be a little remote compared to the bustling surf and wakeboard scene around Abersoch Bay and beyond to Hell's Mouth, especially in peak summer season. The North Llyn though will appeal perhaps to a different audience - it's a coastal walking paradise up here, with most of the coastline owned and protected by the National Trust. Marks of the past are all around the North Lleyn, including old quarries and even older Iron Age Hill Forts.
North Llyn village centres include both Morfa Nefyn and Tudweilliog. The stretch of coast just off Morfa Nefyn at Porth Dinllaen was once a working port area (and considered as a possible centre for ferries to Ireland, but Holyhead on the North coast of Anglesey was eventually chosen), shipping out herring and building ships. All you need look out for here now though is a variety of seabirds and wildlife. Birdwatching and walking holidays are on the menu in North Llyn. You'll be following in the footsteps of early pilgrims, and there's a fair sprinkling of Bronze, Iron and Stone Age sites in the North Llyn area.
North Llyn Peninsula Coast Path - Caernarfon to Groeslon
You'll find the higest point on The Llyn Peninsula to the north in the Caernarfon Bay area at Yr Eifl (The Rivals).
These old volcanic peaks reach 564m at their highest peak, and they plunge down to the sea to great dramatic effect.
Beginning at the most Northerly section of the Llyn from Caernarfon to Groeslon, the minor coast roadout from Carernarfon affords spectacular views out to the Menai Straits and Foryd Bay. Alternatively hop on ya bike and join the Lon Eifion cycle path which runs parallel with the Welsh Highland Railway. The cycle path runs for 20km (you can walk it too) and was built on an old railway line whch once ran to Afon Wen. The route passes Groeslon, a village which grew of the back of the slate industry which was prevalent on the Llyn at one time.
North Llyn Peninsula Coast Path - Groeslon to Clynnog Fawr
Further down from Groeslon sits Penygroes, a real slate boom town of the past (note the Glynllifon Estate along the way, previous home of the slate magnet Lord Newborough, now Meirion Dwyfor College).
At Penygroes you can begin to head back to the coast for splendid coastal views of Dinas Dinlle (there's an Iron Age fort here). At the pretty village of Aberdesach on the coast the path stretches down toward Clynnog Fawr.
North Llyn Peninsula Coast Path - Clynnog Fawr to Porth y Nant
Clynnog Fawr is an important historical location on the North Llyn. A mecca for pilgrims in the mediaeval period (on the way down to Bardsey Island), Saint Beuno set up a church here in the 7th century.
Further down the the North Llyn coast you arrive at Trefor (note the huge granite quarry face, once a source of income for this area). Further down the Porth y Nant Welsh Language centre is today a main attraction.
Inland from Porth y Nant sits Yr Eifl (Eifl's rock) where you've a scattering of Iron Age hillforts, notably Tre'r Ceiri.
Moving south again you'll see another church built by Saint Beuno (another stopover on the way down to Bardsey).
The North Llyn Coast Path - Nefyn to Porthoer
Around Morfa Nefyn you're in for some real treats - the stretch of rocky promontory at Porth Dinllaen is one of the highlights of the North Llyn coast. Remains of an Iron Age fort are here on the promontory (a sensibly strategic position). Beyond Morfa Nefyn the coast is a mix of small sandy coves - plenty of spots here for launching out to catch lobsters and crabs, as well as herring.
Down around Porth Oer the cliffs are rocky and wild here, home to numerous seabirds. You'll see here just why the Llyn is a designated area of outstanding beauty!
Listen out for Chough, razorbills, guillemots and various gulls.
North Lleyn Maritime Museum and Nefyn Golf
Lleyn Historical and Maritime Museum, Old St Mary's Church, Church Street, Nefyn.
Open July to Mid September, Monday to Saturdays, 10.30am to 4.30pm, Sundays 2pm to 4pm. Admission is free. The church sits on the site of a 6th century Celtic church. Note the weather vane in the shape of a rigged ship on top of the church tower. Inside are a selection of photographs and artefacts taking you on a journey through the maritime history of the Lleyn Peninsula.
Nefyn and District Golf Club, North Lleyn Peninsula
Nefyn and District Golf Club, Clwb Golff Nefyn a'r Cylch, Morfa Nefyn, Pwllheli. Gwynedd, LL53 6DA. Tel: 01758 720966.
An 18 hole coastal golf course, spectacularly set on the North Llyn. See weblink right for details.
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