The Llŷn Peninsula
Aberdaron is situated at the end of the Llŷn Peninsula. The coast
here is a designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site
of Special Scientific Interest; it is of national
importance for its birds, plants, coastline and land form. This is a
beautiful, remote, unspoilt and undiscovered part of Wales - a perfect
place to relax and enjoy a holiday. More people are hearing about
Aberdaron with the National Trust Visitor Centre and expanded involvement in the village and their substantial
landholdings along the coastline. Aberdaron has also been discovered by Penelope Keith and her Channel 4 “Britain’s Village of the Year 2018" programme where Aberdaron was a semi-finalist, beating off stiff opposition from numerous Cornish villages.
So why not come and discover Aberdaron for yourselves?
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
There is a host of local attractions for visitors. You will find it easy to find something to enjoy. Here are some of the attractions which we and our gusts have found fun.
- Beach walks at Aberdaron, Porth Oer, Porth Iago, or Porth Dinllaen, Morfa Nefyn, to the Ty Coch Inn and RNLI station
- Cliff walks on National Trust property along the Aberdaron headlands or at Mynydd Mawr and St Mary’s Well
- Fishing off the beach and rocks, or by boat
- Boat trips around the Gull Islands and to the holy island of Bardsey, to see puffins, chough, peregrines, Manx Shearwaters, grey seals
- Mountain walks at Rhiw, Anelog or Tre’r ceiri, the site of the remains of the Iron Age Hill Fortress, near Nefyn
- Walking the Edge of Wales Walk, some 47 miles from Clynnog Fawr, near Caernarfon, to Bardsey Island and Aberdaron
- Cycling the lanes on the Llŷn
- Visit Felin Uchaf - a visionary social enterprise : Felin Uchaf is a unique community and rural experience - pioneering a holistic approach to education, the environment, culture and community, inspiring, enabling and empowering young people and their communities. It is just one mile from Rhoshirwaun and open all the year round. Visitors are welcome to walk the nature footpaths, visit the gardens and to explore the many differnt types of eco & heritage buildings. Open 9.30am - 4.30pm
- Tour of the National Trust House and Gardens at Plas-yn-Rhiw
- A visit and tour round the Nant Gwrtheyrn Welsh Cultural Centre, near Nefyn [LL53 6NL]
- Visiting the unique and fascinating Italianate village at Portmeirion, near Porthmadog, designed and built by Clough Williams-Ellis, and home of the cult TV series “The Prisoner” [LL48 6ER]
- Visiting the castles of the Llyn at Caernarvon, Beaumaris, Criccieth
and Harlech
· Travelling on the narrow gauge Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway, from Caernarvon or Porthmadog [LL49 9NF] to Ffestiniog in the heart of the Welsh slate mines [01766 516000] - Climbing Snowdon, or taking the majestic Snowdon Mountain Railway from Llanberis to the summit and enjoying the wonders of the Snowdonia National Park [LL53 4TY ; 0844 4938120]
- Playing golf on one of three excellent golf courses within 30 minutes at Nefyn, Abersoch or Pwllheli; or at Caernarvon (45 minutes) or Royal St David’s at Harlech (55 minutes)
- A quiet walk and contemplation in the peace of St Hywyn’s Church and its extensive cliffside graveyard
- Others:
Abersoch RYA Sailing School [Mike Maylor ; 01758 712963] ;
Shooting School, Llanbedrog [Bob Valentine LL53 7PG ; 01758 740 810]