Pen Llyn Beaches: Everything You Need To Know

Morfa Nefyn beach and the adjacent Porthdinllaen are the better known sisters of Nefyn beach. Morfa Nefyn can get quite busy during high season as it’s a direct path to the Ty Coch Inn in the adjoining Porthdinllaen Bay. 

Ty Coch was built in 1823 as the vicarage of Edern. In 1828 a new vicarage was built next to Edern Church and the building was opened as an inn in 1842 to serve refreshments to the shipbuilding workforce. 

Park in the National Trust carpark above the Lon Bridin enterance to Morfa Nefyn beach, walk all the way along to Lifeboat Bay and up onto the golf course. Be careful of golfers; but walk back up the golf course and back down the main road for a picturesque circular walk. 

If Nefyn and Morfa are feeling a bit busy in high-season; escape to Tudweiliog’s safe and sandy beaches.

Both have parking near by and it’s only a short walk between them so you can enjoy them both in a day! 

Visit Cwt Tatws near Porth Towyn, selling gorgoeus gifts, clothing, cocktails, cakes and coffee’s.

In Porth Ysgaden, you’ll notice the surviving gable wall of a building though to once function as a lighthouse. In the 18th century a customs officer lived in the cottage. The last occupants were brothers John and Hugh Daniel, coal merchants, who resided there until 1935.

Penllech is a mile long sandy beach surrounded by grassy cliffs, typical of the area. There is plenty of parking but the access is down a fairly narrow, fairly steep path so it could be difficult with a pushchair. Bring plenty of beach supplies with you, there’s no commerce as there is at some other, more populated beaches.

Penllech is suseptible to strong currents so please be advised before swimming in deeper water.

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Porthor, or Whistling Sands is so named becuase of the notable squeal when you walk along the sand. 

With plentyful parking and tarmaced access, it’s a perfect choice for a family day out.

There is a cafe with toilets that’s open during the summer months. 

Enjoy the sea views from Mynydd Carreg, only 5 minutes walking from the carpark. Exit the parking and turn away from the beach. At the end of the beach access road, turn right. In about 300m, om your right, you’ll see the gate that accesses the path to the summit of Mynydd Carreg.

Porth Meudwy is a small cove at the tip of the Llŷn peninsula that was once the embarkation point for pilgrims making the journey to Bardsey Island.

Follow the pilgrims path by taking the ferry crossing with Bardsey Island Boat Trips.

Aberdaron beach is a beautiful sandy beach with Aberdaron village reaching all the way up to the sea wall.

There’s plenty of parking in the village and public toilets open during the summer months.

There’s occasional surf in Aberdaron, give it a try away from the crowds of Porth Neigwl with Llyn Surf School

The Tŷ Newydd Hotel has a terrance that overlooks the beach, so pop in for lunch, an afternoon drink or dinner while enjoying the evening light.

Porth Ysgo is a little cove located between Aberdaron and Porth Neigwl.

Porth Ysgo is home to the most popular and extensive bourdering in Wales. It’s only reccomended to expiriences climbers with the rigth equipment due to the somewhat rocks and uneven landings.

Head there at low tide to enjoy the lovely sandy beach.

Porth Neigwl, or Hell’s Mouth as it’s potentially better known is a renound surf spot thanks to it’s westerly facing orientation. 

There are numerous surf schools offering lessons from Hell’s Mouth. Check out West Coast Surf Shop, Abersoch Watersports or Offaxis for booking.

There are no facilities at Hell’s Mouth so bring supplies for the day – but it has expanses of beach and parking so it’s a reat choice if Abersoch is a bit hectic in the summer. 

Porth Ceiriad if the most hidden of hidden gems. It’s a 15 minute walk from the carpark, through fields and down a steep path down the cliff. 

Parking can be found at Nant-y-Big farm or Cim Farm, Bwlchtocyn. Both are paid parking.

Porth Ceiriad is also popular with surfers, beginners are advised to walk a little further down the beach in order to keep away from waves that refract off the sea cliffs.

Machroes Beach is a great sport if you want to be near the action of Abersoch but thinner crowds. 

There’s great parking and a great cafe just off the beach. 

There are two accesses to Abersoch beach. One from the main junction in Abersoch town center, and another from the golf club road. There are cafe’s next to both accesses.

Visit Abersoch Hydro to book sailing lessons or rent Funboat’s, Pico’s or Lasers. 

Another hidden gem and between more populated beach. You’ll see the iconic remains of the old jetty that would moor ships and take away stone from the old quarry.

Llanbedrog is a photogenic spot with multicoloured beach huts spanning the main section of beach.

Dogs are welcome but they must be kept on a lead during the summer months.

There is plenty of parking and public toilets available near by.

Pop into Llanbedrog Beach Bar or Plas Glyn Y Weddw for refreshement.

Plas Glyn Y Weddw is also a successful art gallery. Built in 1857 as a dower house for Lady Elizabeth Love Jones Parry, it now hosts a regular exhibitions for local art and artists.

Walk all the way down the beach and around the coastal path to Traeth Crugan for some peace and quiet. 

Pwllheli has two beaches to enjoy. South Beach has loads of availbale parking along the Pormenade. Find Cafe Largo on the eastern end of the promenade or continue on through Morfa’r Garreg to find The View Pwllheli where you’ll find great cocktails and a view accross the marina. 

Follow the edge of the Marina to find Glan-Y-Don beach which is sanider than the shingley South Beach. The sailing club near by is open to visitors for food and drinks.