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Llŷn Coastal Path

Here is an excellent opportunity to experience the  intricate country and interesting coastline that is the Llŷn Peninsula.

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By following the Llŷn Coastal Path you can enjoy the splendour of the area’s diverse landscape, there are small coves and wide expanses of sand, rugged cliffs, ever changeable seas, small harbours and wild heath land.

You will be walking in the footsteps of the early pilgrims and experience an area that has history and culture deep in the soil you will also experience countryside rich in wildlife.

In its entirety the Llŷn Coastal Path is 146 km or 84 miles long, extending from Caernarfon along the north Llŷn coast to Uwchmynydd and then along the southern coast to Porthmadog.

The majority of the route follows public footpaths with sections on quiet lanes, permissive paths and beaches. Whilst, most of the route is coastal, in places it moves inland and on to higher ground enabling you to see stunning views across the whole of the Peninsula.

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Downloadable Leaflets

'Why walk this footpath?'
An introduction to the path

Additional information leaflet
With contact details for the attractions you will pass close to on the footpath

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Detailed Guides

A detailed guide to the path is available to download as a series of individual PDF's below, or alternatively these can be bought for £1 from Tourist Information Centres on Llŷn.

Map of the whole area

Part 1
Caernarfon to Groeslon

Part 2
Groeslon to Clynnog Fawr

Part 3
Clynnog Fawr to Nefyn

Part 4
Nefyn to Llangwnnadl

Part 5
Llangwnnadl to Plas yn Rhiw

Part 6
Plas yn Rhiw to Llanbedrog

Part 7
Llanbedrog to Chwiliog

Part 8
Chwilog to Porthmadog

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