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Llanystumdwy River Walk

3.2 miles (5.2 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This little Welsh village is located in a fine spot on the Llyn Peninsula near Criccieth and Pwllheli.
This circular walk takes you along a pleasant section of the Afon Dwyfor which runs through the settlement. You can follow a riverside footpath north to Pont Rhyd-y-benllig before returning to the village through the countryside. It's about a 3 mile walk with some moderate climbing on the way.
The village is notable as the location of the grave of former Prime Minister David Lloyd George. Lloyd George lived in Llanystumdwy until he was 16, and it is where he picked up his political nous and hatred of the land-owning aristocracy from his lay preacher uncle. There is an interesting museum where you can learn all about his life. You can find it at postcode LL52 0SH for your sat navs.

Postcode

LL52 0SP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

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

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

Walks near Llanystumdwy

  • Criccieth - This circular walk explores the coast and countryside surrounding the town of Criccieth in the Eifionydd area of Gwynedd
  • Portmeirion - Enjoy a walk around this popular tourist attraction built in the style of an Italian village
  • Llyn Coastal Path - Follow the Llyn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog on this stunning coastal walk
  • 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
  • Porthmadog - This attractive coastal town in Gwynedd has some lovely coastal walking paths and beautiful beaches to explore
  • Pwllheli - This circular walk takes you around the town of Pwllheli on the Llyn Peninsula
  • Llanbedrog - This pretty Welsh village is located in a lovely spot on the south side of the Llyn Peninsula.
  • Borth-Y-Gest - This coastal Gwynedd village is located just south of Porthmadog in the Snowdonia National Park.

Pubs/Cafes

Tafarn Y Plu is a community run pub where you can enjoy post walk refreshments in cosy and friendly surroundings. They serve a good range of ales and are located close to the Lloyd George Museum at postcode LL52 0SH.

Photos

Church in Llanystumdwy - geograph.org.uk - 3946979

Church in Llanystumdwy

Pencaemelyn Cottage, Llanystumdwy - geograph.org.uk - 1909860

Pencaemelyn Cottage, Llanystumdwy

Eirlysiau ar Lan Afon Dwyfor - Snowdrops on the Banks of Afon Dwyfor - geograph.org.uk - 684029

Eirlysiau ar Lan Afon Dwyfor

Part of the Afon Dwyfor north of Llanystumdwy - geograph.org.uk - 1912951

Part of the Afon Dwyfor north of Llanystumdwy

Afon Dwyfor above Pont Rhyd-y-benllig - geograph.org.uk - 1911498

Afon Dwyfor above Pont Rhyd-y-benllig

Rope swing on the Afon Dwyfor - geograph.org.uk - 1913011

Rope swing on the Afon Dwyfor

The wooded banks of Afon Dwyfor - geograph.org.uk - 1911523

The wooded banks of Afon Dwyfor

Cottages on the north-eastern outskirts of Llanystumdwy - geograph.org.uk - 1912538

Cottages on the north-eastern outskirts of Llanystumdwy

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GPS Files

GPX File

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