Llyn Peninsula

Introducing Llyn Peninsula

Isolated physically and culturally from the rest of Wales, this 24-mile long finger jutting into the sea is a stronghold of Welsh nationalism. Plaid Cywru, the nationalist party, was founded here in 1925, and Welsh remains the language of everyday life.

The Llyn (khlee'en) also provides isolation in abundance, with more than 70 miles of largely unspoilt coastline, much under the stewardship of the National Trust (NT). Windswept sandy beaches are a feature, notably at sailing town Abersoch, surf-lover's Hell's Mouth (Porth Neigwl) and, on the north coast, water-sports centre Porth Dinllaen. Near the tip of the peninsula, whitewashed Aberdaron can feel like the end of the earth, but it's the place to catch a boat to the early Christian site of Bardsey Island.

For details of buses see Pwllheli. Beyond Pwllheli, Abersoch has the only tourist office (01758-712929; enquiries@abersochtouristinfo.co.uk; 10.30am-4.30pm Apr-Sep, 11am-3pm Mar & Oct, 11am-1pm Nov-Feb).

Last updated: Feb 17, 2009