The footpath then descends to Tre'r Ceiri where you can explore the interesting Iron Age stone hut circles before descending the mountain. Located two miles off the tip of the Llyn Peninsula is Bardsey Island (Ynys Enlli), a small island rich in wildlife and dramatic scenery. The island measures just 1.5miles long and is just over half-a-mile wide at its widest point. Tourism developed after the railway to Pwllheli was built in 1867. The town expanded rapidly, with several large houses and hotels constructed, and a tramway was built linking the town to Llanbedrog. After the Second World War, Butlins established a holiday camp at Penychain, which attracted visitors from the industrial cities of North West England and the West Midlands. As car ownership increased, the tourist industry spread to the countryside and to coastal villages such as Aberdaron, Abersoch, Llanbedrog and Nefyn, where many families supplemented their income by letting out rooms and houses. [5] Medieval administration [ edit ] During the middle ages the cantref of Llŷn was divided into 3 cymydau, those being Dinllaen, Cafflogion and Cymydmaen, with their respective capitals at Din Llaen, Denio and Neigwl. [6] After the Edwardian Conquest some of these settlements became free boroughs like Denio and other like Neigwl faded into obscuirty. [7] Geography [ edit ] It’s only a mile south of Porth Iago, and the two could be combined in a short but spectacular coast path walk. 7. Aberdaron Beach St Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron, stands right above Aberdaron beach

Peninsula in North Wales A bay on the peninsula near Nefyn Location of the Llŷn Peninsula in north Wales You continue around the headland passing the lifeboat station and heading through the local golf course before returning to the car park. The area is wonderful for wildlife. Look out for a variety of sea birds including oystercatchers, sand martins and cormorants. Grey seals can also be seen around the coast. View Full Details>> a b c "A Vision of Britain Through Time: Criccieth Urban District". Visionofbritain.org.uk . Retrieved 2010-12-06. [ permanent dead link] A Vision of Britain Through Time: Aberdaron Civil Parish Archived 2012-06-30 at archive.today. Retrieved 12 January 2010. It’s only a short drive up and down winding lanes from the eastern end of Porth Neigwl, but sheltered Abersoch seems a world away.Bromwich, Rachel (2014). Trioedd Ynys Prydein (4thed.). University of Wales Press. pp.70–287. ISBN 9781783161454. The Llŷn Peninsula ( Welsh: Penrhyn Llŷn or Pen Llŷn, Welsh pronunciation: [ɬɨːn]) extends 30 miles (50km) into the Irish Sea from North West Wales, south west of the Isle of Anglesey. It is part of the historic county of Caernarfonshire, and historic region and local authority area of Gwynedd. Much of the eastern part of the peninsula, around Criccieth, may be regarded as part of Eifionydd rather than Llŷn, although the boundary is somewhat vague. The area of Llŷn is about 400km 2 (150sqmi), and its population is at least 20,000. In addition to the Aqua Park inflatable course, there’s an additional obstacle course and The BLOB. The BLOB is a giant inflatable bag that propels participants up in the air and into the water, much like a catapult.

This circular walk visits Traeth Porthor or Whistling Sands on the Llyn Peninsula. The beach is a popular place with crystal turquoise water and golden sands flanked by steep cliffs. The walking route below additionally climbs to the fine viewpoint on Mynydd Carreg above the beach. View Full Details>> Owen, H. W.; Morgan, R. (2007). Dictionary of the Place-names of Wales. Ceredigion: Gomer Press. ISBN 1843239019. a b A Vision of Britain Through Time: Llŷn Rural District [ permanent dead link]. Retrieved 12 January 2010.Best walks on Anglesey– Eight of the best Anglesey walks to help you discover more of this magnificent island.

The Welsh Triads record regional resistance to Edwin's incursions into Gwynedd by a regional ruler Belyn ap Cynfelyn and his Gosgordd who were allied with Cadwallon ap Cadfan. [3] In subsequent years Llŷn was raided by vikings, most notably by Olaf in the late 10th century. [4] If you want to relax on a beach in Wales soaking in the view of a castle, this pretty resort is the place to do it. Both East and west beaches are a mixture of sand and pebbles – the lower the tide, the more the sand you’ll find. The ice cream from Cadwalader’s, just below the castle, tops it off perfectly.See also: History of the Welsh language – 2001 census and second home controversy Governance [ edit ] The Llyn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty covers approximately 62sqmi (160km 2). [1] Etymology [ edit ]