Hiking, walking in nature as a recreational activity. Because hikers can walk as far as they want, there is no physical strain. The Welsh Coast Path has some beautiful sections with breathtaking views stretching across the bay towards Eryi.
With paths to suit most abilities you can spend an hour looking from fantastic view points or trek for a full day as part of a larger expedition around the coast of the Llŷn Peninsula.
Why not try a walk up to the ‘Jam Pot’ above Mynytho. Check out the hedgerows for wildlife along the way and stop and admire the views that stretch out past St Tudwal’s Islands towards mid Wales.
Or what about a hike around Llandbedrog headland across the heathland and past the tin man. The views over to the Eryri National Park and mountain range are stunning as you look down on to the beach at Llanbedrog where the multi coloured beach huts proudly display themselves.
A trek to Porth Neigwl (Hells Mouth) is always exciting when the forecast is right. You can laze on the beach, bodyboard or surf, watch the wildlife or you can see massive waves crashing on the shore.
There are several ways to get there but our favourite two are along the lanes (shortest route) through Llanengan and past The Sun where you can take a break for lunch, a drink or even stay for a meal, or take the long route around the headland past Cerriad dropping down on to the south end of Porth Neigwl. Along the way watch out for dolphins, seals and the occasional whale if you are lucky, or look to the skies and watch peregrines, kestrels and the rare chough perform its acrobatic flight manoeuvres above your head.
And did we mention the views?
If you are more adventurous there are even more routes and treks throughout the area with the jewel in the crown being the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. There you will found mountainous paths leading you to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) the highest mountain in Wales and England. At 1,085 meters (3,560 feet) above sea level its the centre of Eryri National Park. It’s breathtaking views from the top make it a major hiking, climbing, and tourist destination and one of the easiest accessible via six main walking routes and the historic Snowdon Mountain Railway said to be one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world.
Take a map and start planning your next adventure.