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Llanbedrog Walks - Llanbedrog to Pwllheli Coastal Path

4 miles (6.5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This pretty Welsh village is located in a lovely spot on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula.
There's a fine National Trust owned beach with wildlife such as oyster catchers and curlew to look out for at low tide. It's a great place for coastal walking with a wide area of beach, a large headland area, woodland and heathland to explore.
This walk takes you along a section of the Wales Coast Path from Llanbedrog to neighbouring Pwllheli. The walk runs for just over 4 miles along the attractive beach. Along the way you'll pass sand dunes and the Pwllheli Golf Course towards the end of the route.
To continue your walking from Llanbedrog you could head south along the coast path to visit Abersoch. On the way you will pass Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd (Llanbedrog headland) where there are more great views to enjoy.

Llanbedrog OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Llanbedrog Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

The Llanbedrog Beach Bar is in a great spot for some post walk refreshment. There's sunny sheltered terraces a cosy restaurant where you can enjoy splendid sea views with your meal. The bar was named in the UK’s Top 20 Beach Bars by the Sunday Times.

Dog Walking

The area is great for dog walking. You are asked to keep them on leads on the beach during the summer months as it can get quite busy. The beach bar mentioned above is also dog friendly.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head a few miles north and you can explore the northern side of the peninsula and visit Nefyn,Porthdinllaen, Yr Eifl and Trer Ceiri. The unusual landscape at the Trefor Quarry can also be visited near here.
A few miles to the north west there's the inland climb to the remote Garn Fadryn. There's an Iron Age Hillfort and some incredible views from the top of this peaceful hill.
The Garn Boduan Walk starts from nearby Nefyn. It will take you up to the viewpoint and Iron Age Hill fort located just south of the settlement.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Llyn Peninsula Walks page.

Photos

Beach hut reflections, Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 1885126

Beach hut reflections, Llanbedrog

Low tide at Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 1885136

Low tide at Llanbedrog

The "Bistro by the Beach" Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 1890192

The Bistro by the Beach Llanbedrog

Beach and low cliffs, Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 2911839

Beach and low cliffs, Llanbedrog

Carreg y Defaid from the headland at Llanbedrog. - geograph.org.uk - 334030

Carreg y Defaid from the headland. Looking north eastwards along the low sandy coastline between Llanbedrog and Pwllheli.

View eastwards along the beach - geograph.org.uk - 2086713

View eastwards along the beach, Pwllheli

Pwllheli Inner Harbour looking towards the Marina - geograph.org.uk - 1027867

Pwllheli Inner Harbour looking towards the Marina

Llanbedrog Headland - Quarry Hopper Building - geograph.org.uk - 935792

Llanbedrog Headland - Quarry Hopper Building. Quite a hard to see or find structure as it is neither visible from the popular spots for visitors of nearby Llanbedrog or Abersoch. It is equally hidden when on the headland walk between the Llanbedrog and the Warren beach. This photo was taken from about 3 miles away from Pwllheli beach. Originally used as a storage building before stones from the quarry were shipped out.

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