Borth-Y-Gest Walks
This coastal Gwynedd village is located just south of Porthmadog in the Snowdonia National Park.
The picturesque settlement includes a lovely harbour and some fine beaches. This walk in the village takes you west along a section of the Llyn Coastal Path to Ynys Cyngar, Samson's Bay and the neighbouring village of Morfa Bychan. On the way you can enjoy views over the Afon Glaslyn to the Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve. There's also views to the mountains of Snowdonia which form a fine backdrop to the walk.
The walk finishes on Black Rock Sands where you can enjoy a wide sandy beach, sand dunes, a large multi-coloured headland rock, low-tide caves, rock pools, and a variety of marine life.
You can extend the walk by continuing west to Criccieth where you can visit the 13th century Criccieth Castle ruins and the grave of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George.
Postcode
LL49 9TR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsBorth-Y-Gest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Walks near Borth-Y-Gest
- Porthmadog - This attractive coastal town in Gwynedd has some lovely coastal walking paths and beautiful beaches to explore
- Llyn Coastal Path - Follow the Llyn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog on this stunning coastal walk
- Porthmadog to Portmeirion - This walk takes you from Porthmadog to the delightful Italian style village of Portmeirion on the other side of the estuary of the Afon Glaslyn
- Portmeirion - Enjoy a walk around this popular tourist attraction built in the style of an Italian village
- Moel y Gest - This hill near Porthmadog offers fine views over North Wales including the Llyn Peninsula, the Rhinogydd, Moelwynion, Moel Hebog, and Snowdon.
This walk starts at the lovely harbour in Porthmadog and follows the coastal path south to Borth-Y-Gest - Criccieth - This circular walk explores the coast and countryside surrounding the town of Criccieth in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd
- Cnicht - Climb to the 'Matterhorn of Wales' on this challenging walk from the village of Croesor in Gwynedd
- Llanystumdwy - This little Welsh village is located in a fine spot on the Llyn Peninsula near Criccieth and Pwllheli.
- Penrhyndeudraeth - This Gwynedd based town sits in a pleasant spot close to the mouth of the Afon Dwyryd
- Morfa Bychan - This delightful village is located on the Llyn Peninsula in Gwynedd
Pubs/Cafes
The Seaview Cafe Bistro & Coffee Lounge occupies two premises adjacent to one another- one providing full dine in service & the other fully take away. They serve a good range of quality meals which you can enjoy with a lovely view of the village and the coast. They are dog friendly we even sell dog friendly ice cream. You can find them at postcode LL49 9TR for your sat navs.
Photos
Borth-y-Gest harbour
Afon Glaslyn flows past Garreg-Goch
View from the coastal path between Morfa Bychan and Borth-y-Gest
Ynys Cyngar, near Porthmadog
View from start of footpath to Garreg Wen. (Cnicht Moelwyn Mawr& Moelwyn Bach in background)
Slate on the beach in Samson's Bay
Borth-y-Gest cottages
Sandcastle on Black Rock Sands