Llŷn Peninsula Coastal Path
A 96-mile long-distance walk following the Welsh coast around the breathtaking Llŷn Peninsula. The route begins in the north at Caernarfon Castle and ends in the south at Porthmadog (or can easily be reversed). With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SH 477 626
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
Time: 40–50 hours
Duration: 7–10 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL17 Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
253 Lleyn Peninsula West / Pen Llŷn Ardal Orllewinol
254 Lleyn Peninsula East / Pen Llŷn Ardal Ddwyreiniol
263 Anglesey East / Dwyrain Ynys Môn
Summary
The Llŷn Peninsula Coastal Path is a waymarked long-distance footpath running along the coast of the Llŷn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. The path opened in 2006 as part of the initiative to complete a walking route around the entire coast of Wales. The route is typical of coastal paths, passing through secluded coves and beaches, along clifftop tracks, and through small harbor villages and larger towns.
Wildlife is abundant, with regular sightings of bottlenose dolphins and Atlantic grey seals. Locations on the route include Caernarfon Castle, Llanwnda, Groeslon, Penygroes, Nefyn, Aberdaron, Rhiw, Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth), Porth Ceiriad, Abersoch, Cardigan Bay, Pwllheli, Chwilog, Criccieth, and Porthmadog.
(Note: The average distance of 96 miles accounts for variations from taking paths closer to the coastline and around small headlands).