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things to do - pethau i'w gwneud
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By the Water... |
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| Beaches |
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The beaches on the Llyn
Peninsula are unspoilt, clean and numerous! You may even see the rare
chough, along with dolphins and seals. You will find golden sands, and
everything from long stretches to secluded coves, all within a few miles of
Aberdaron. The whole coastline at the tip of the Llyn is dotted with
unspoilt, secluded, clean sandy beaches - with always the chance of seeing
choughs, seals and dolphins. There is good access and parking at Porthoer
[Whistling Sands - yes the sand does whistle!] Dogs are not permitted during
the season. There is a bit more of a walk at stunning Porth Neigwl [Hell's
Mouth], Porth Meudwy [Hermit's Cove], Traeth Penllech & a steep climb at
Porth Ysgo. There are many others to explore - just check out the map! There
are excellent spots for picnics and sun bathing. There is little or no
shelter on many of the beaches and few modern tourist facilities. Tide
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| Walking |
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Footpaths criss-cross
the area, and much of the land is owned by the National Trust. Ordnance
Survey maps and books of walks are available in the local shops. Look out
for the choughs on the cliffs, identifiable by their eerie call and red
beaks and legs. There are many other species to be spotted - too many to
list! Click here to visit the
RSPB page on choughs. There are
stunning panoramic views from the hills towards the Wicklow hills of
Ireland, Snowdonia and the whole of Cardigan Bay to beyond New Quay on a
clear day - at Uwchmynydd, Rhiw, Garn Fadryn, Boduan, Tre'r Ceiri and Yr
Eifl. Please follow the country code and remember that farm land and
livestock are the livelihood of many local people. Please do not light fires
or drop litter and do keep all pets on leads and under control at all times. |
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On the Water... |
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| Sailing |
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There is excellent sailing all
round Cardigan Bay. Many people visit from the marinas at Pwllheli,
Porthmadog & Abersoch. Boats can be launched from the beach - subject to
local authority regulation.
New Charter Boat Benlli III, based on Bardsey
Island now available for Fishing Trips, Coastal Cruises, Bird, Dolphin and
Seal Watching, Sunset Cruises.
more
Day Trips to Bardsey are also available through the Bardsey Island Trust |
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| Watersports |
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There is a very busy
watersports centre at Abersoch, which is a 'mecca' for surfers.
Other beaches are popular such as Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth), Porth Ceiriad
and Porth Oer. |
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In the Water... |
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| Diving |
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There is a lovely
little wreck just off the beach in about 10 metres of water, it is believed
to be called the 'Priscilla'. It went down in the 1800's and has a huge
resident conger eel named Blinky. Shore diving is mainly sandy and the cliff
edges are wonderful. Bardsey is magnificent but requires a lot of experience
because of the current speeds. Air fills are available from Tyn Rhos Diving
Mynytho.
[Thanks to Steve Parry] |
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| Fishing |
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Beach fishing is a popular
activity around the Llŷn Peninsula. Sea fishing is also good. Fishing tackle
& bait are available locally. |
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