This walk takes you to this National Trust owned 17th century manor house in Rhiw, Gwynedd. View Full Details>> 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. Until at least the 1960s, a number of Welsh monoglots still lived in the Llŷn Peninsula. [10] However, before 2001 there had been a decline in Welsh speakers in Gwynedd, which includes the Llŷn Peninsula. [11] According to the 2001 census the number of Welsh speakers in Wales increased for the first time in over 100 years, with 20.5 per cent of a population of over 2.9 million claiming fluency in Welsh. The 2001 Census also showed that 73.1% of the population of Llŷn could speak Welsh. Additionally, 28 per cent of the population of Wales claimed to understand Welsh. However, the number of Welsh speakers declined in Gwynedd from 72.1 per cent in 1991 to 68.7 per cent in 2001. [11] By 2003, however, a survey of schools showed that just over 94 per cent of children between the ages of 3 and 15 were able to speak Welsh, making Llŷn one of the foremost heartlands of the language, although, as in the rest of north west Wales, many people are concerned that the influx of English speakers is damaging the standing of Welsh and threatening its future as a living community language in the area. [12] The Welsh Language and Heritage Centre of Nant Gwrtheyrn is situated on the north coast. Peninsula in North Wales A bay on the peninsula near Nefyn Location of the Llŷn Peninsula in north Wales

Edwards, Thomas (2014). Wales and the Britons (1sted.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p.539. ISBN 9780198704911. As well as the stunning scenery you can look out for bottle-nosed dolphins and Atlantic grey seals as these are often seen off the coast. Near Trefor you can enjoy wonderful views of the three peaks of Yr Eifl and the fascinating hill fort at Tre'r Ceiri. There's also a visit to the historically significant castle in Criccieth. A mixture of pebbles and sand, this stunning quiet beach nestles near the foot of the mountains, and the medieval pilgrims’ church at Clynnog Fawr. 3. Porth Dinllaen Beach A bird’s eye view of Porth Dinllaen beach and village The walk starts from the Porth-y-Nant upper car park just off the B4417 north of Llithfaen. You then ascend past the Graig Ddu cliffs where you can look down and see the abandoned village of Borth y Nant. You continue to Bwlch yr Eifl where you turn east towards the 561 m (1,841 ft) summit of Yr Eifl. It's a stunning spot. Take a while to soak in the magnificent views of the coast and mountains of Snowdonia. 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 ]More than one date for your map may be quoted - this is where different sections of it were surveyed or drawn at different times. It’s a narrow cove sheltered cove with cliffs either side, opening out to amazing views down towards the end of the north coast of the Llŷn. 6. Whistling Sands Beach (Porth Oer) Whistling Sands, or Porth Oer, a fantastic beach near Aberdaron This circular walk explores the coast and countryside surrounding the town of Criccieth in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd. On the way you'll visit the historic Criccieth Castle and the grave of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George. View Full Details>> There are tidal estuary beaches, vast at low tide and under water at high. Two beaches straddle a fine 13th century Welsh castle. Another has a beautiful old pilgrimage church right above it. Although there’s no doubt that the countryside is best enjoyed when bathed in sunshine, a trip along the Ffestiniog Railway is also a great option on rainy days.

Traeth Bach means ‘little beach’, and at low tide, this is not what it says on the tin: it is huge.Owen, H. W.; Morgan, R. (2007). Dictionary of the Place-names of Wales. Ceredigion: Gomer Press. ISBN 1843239019.

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>> This small coastal town is located in a lovely spot on the Llyn Peninsula. It's great for walkers with a pretty harbour, miles of cliff top coastal paths and beautiful beaches to explore. View Full Details>> The name Llŷn is sometimes spelled Lleyn in English, although this spelling is now less common. The name is thought to be of Irish origin, and to have the same root– Laigin ( Laighin) in Irish–as the word Leinster and which also occurs in Porth Dinllaen on the north coast. [2] History [ edit ] Town or county names maybe truncated or may run off the edge of the map - this is because your map is an extract of a larger image and we cannot move names from their original position on the maps.The peninsula is the original home of the Lleyn breed of sheep. This is a hardy and prolific breed that has become much more prominent over the last 20 years due to its excellent prolificacy and mothering ability. The sheep are white-faced; on average, ewes weigh about 70 kilograms (150lb) and rams 90 kilograms (200lb). A polyglot, David is fluent in English, Welsh, and French, and can also converse in Italian, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Czech and Polish Office of Public Sector Information: Municipal Corporations Act 1883 [ permanent dead link]. Retrieved 14 January 2010. The route continues through Penygroes before the final stretch takes you to the finish point at the little village of Bryncir. View Full Details>> For such a small island, Bardsey has a colourful history largely as a place of pilgrimage since the early years of Christianity – it’s often called the “island of 20,000 saints” owing to its popularity for visiting pilgrims.Today the remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian Abbey of St. Mary can be seen on the island.

The main beach to the south of the village is easily accessible, with outstanding views to Snowdonia and a row of higgledy-piggledy brightly painted beach huts completes a lovely scene. Since some maps are created from more than one original Ordnance Survey sheet you may notice mismatched content running horizontally or vertically across the whole map. If you do, this indicates a join where your map has been digitally ‘stitched’ together. If this is the case you may notice one or more of the following in your map:

Criccieth Urban District was created under the Local Government Act 1894, [26] and covered the area of the former borough, which had been abolished in 1886 by the Municipal Corporations Act 1883. [27] The borough charter had been granted by Edward I in 1284. [28] The urban district covered 472 acres (191ha) and at the 1901 census had a population of 1,406. [29] By the time of abolition and incorporation into Dwyfor in 1974, it covered 1,721 acres (696ha), and had a population at the 1961 census of 1,672. [26] List of ancient parishes [ edit ] Image Set along this bucolic slice of Welsh countryside are some of the best beaches in Wales. From the stunning sand and surf of Porth Neigwl to hidden gems and secret coves dotted along the coast they are all great, So, whether you want to take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or hit the surf, the Llŷn Peninsula has you covered. A row of brightly painted beach huts adds to the idyll, as do the views to the mountains. We’ve also nominated it as one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.