Richard’s suggestions for places to visit and where to eat & drink: on and around the Llyn Peninsula
Richard
Richard’s suggestions for places to visit and where to eat & drink: on and around the Llyn Peninsula
Food scene
Great pub on the beach serving drinks and food throughout the year. Always check opening times outside peak season.
As the beach immediately outside gets very crowded I would suggest once you have finished your drinks another 10 minute walk to Life Boat Bay which is a beautiful little beach. Get there early in day as you can as gets very busy in peak months.
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Tŷ Coch Inn
Great pub on the beach serving drinks and food throughout the year. Always check opening times outside peak season.
As the beach immediately outside gets very crowded I would suggest once you have finished your drinks another 10 minute walk to Life Boat Bay which is a beautiful little beach. Get there early in day as you can as gets very busy in peak months.
Good place for food & drink with range of places to sit both inside and out. Worth making a reservation in busier months.
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The Cliffs
Lon BridinGood place for food & drink with range of places to sit both inside and out. Worth making a reservation in busier months.
Robinsons brewery pub on the outskirts of Nefyn. Booking usually essential for lunch or dinner in summer months.
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Y Bryncynan
Robinsons brewery pub on the outskirts of Nefyn. Booking usually essential for lunch or dinner in summer months.
Independent coffee bar in Nefyn serving at table or takeaway breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. Open all day. Next door to pharmacy & Spar. Limited parking.
Ty Coffi
High StreetIndependent coffee bar in Nefyn serving at table or takeaway breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas. Open all day. Next door to pharmacy & Spar. Limited parking.
At Nant Gwrtheyrn which can be difficult to find but worth the explore. Amazing 'screw' road down and back. Cafe at foot of 'the Rivals' in Welsh Learning Centre, Llithfaen.
Caffi Meinir
At Nant Gwrtheyrn which can be difficult to find but worth the explore. Amazing 'screw' road down and back. Cafe at foot of 'the Rivals' in Welsh Learning Centre, Llithfaen.
Takeaway that offers exactly what the name suggests. Right in the centre of Nefyn.
Nefyn Pizza & Kebab Ltd
53A high streetTakeaway that offers exactly what the name suggests. Right in the centre of Nefyn.
At the foot of golf club road in Morfa Nefyn - opposite the National Trust car park above Morfa Nefyn Beach. Independent cafe serving light snacks, afternoon teas and ice creams in the Summer months. Limited parking available on site.
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Caffi Porthdinllaen
Golf RoadAt the foot of golf club road in Morfa Nefyn - opposite the National Trust car park above Morfa Nefyn Beach. Independent cafe serving light snacks, afternoon teas and ice creams in the Summer months. Limited parking available on site.
Art deco styled cafe/restaurant in Criccieth - a stones throw from the beach. This is one of 3 Dylans restaurants in North Wales (Menai Bridge & Llandudno also) but at 20 minutes drive the nearest. Check out the website & booking highly recommended in the Summer months.
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Dylan's Criccieth
Art deco styled cafe/restaurant in Criccieth - a stones throw from the beach. This is one of 3 Dylans restaurants in North Wales (Menai Bridge & Llandudno also) but at 20 minutes drive the nearest. Check out the website & booking highly recommended in the Summer months.
Restaurant which is focused on local seafood. Not the cheapest but good for a 'special' meal. About a 10 minute drive from the house in Ryd-y-cladfy on the way to Pwllheli. Pub next door also detailed.
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Twnti Seafood
Restaurant which is focused on local seafood. Not the cheapest but good for a 'special' meal. About a 10 minute drive from the house in Ryd-y-cladfy on the way to Pwllheli. Pub next door also detailed.
Next door to the Twnti Restaurant. Year round not open every day so check timings but does a good range of pub grub & has a garden. About a 10 minute drive from the house in Ryd-y-cladfy just off the Nefyn-Pwllheli road.
Tu Hwnt I'r Afon
Next door to the Twnti Restaurant. Year round not open every day so check timings but does a good range of pub grub & has a garden. About a 10 minute drive from the house in Ryd-y-cladfy just off the Nefyn-Pwllheli road.
A curry house in Nefyn on the B4417 road. Takeaway (collection only not delivery) and eat in option. Year round service but more limited outside peak holidays.
Bombay Joes
A curry house in Nefyn on the B4417 road. Takeaway (collection only not delivery) and eat in option. Year round service but more limited outside peak holidays.
Good place to stop for coffee and cake or some lunch if you are visiting Pwllheli. Right by the beach and plenty of pay & display parking nearby.
Caffi Largo
Good place to stop for coffee and cake or some lunch if you are visiting Pwllheli. Right by the beach and plenty of pay & display parking nearby.
Fish & Chip shop - takeaway only and recently under new management. Reviews since takeover very positive. Less than 5 minute walk from the front door. Restricted opening times so please check ahead.
Ty Cod Morfa Nefyn
Fish & Chip shop - takeaway only and recently under new management. Reviews since takeover very positive. Less than 5 minute walk from the front door. Restricted opening times so please check ahead.
Art Gallery
Art gallery with great onsite cafe. Lovely location above the beach with paid parking available.
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Plas Glyn y Weddw Gallery
Art gallery with great onsite cafe. Lovely location above the beach with paid parking available.
Beaches
Nice beach at headland of Llyn Peninsula. Pubs and cafes to visit. Paid parking but gets very busy in summer months.
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Aberdaron
Nice beach at headland of Llyn Peninsula. Pubs and cafes to visit. Paid parking but gets very busy in summer months.
Lovely beach known as 'Whistling Sands'. You will see why if you visit. Paid National Trust parking and steep walk down (and even steeper back up) to the beach. Small cafe on site.
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Porthor
Lovely beach known as 'Whistling Sands'. You will see why if you visit. Paid National Trust parking and steep walk down (and even steeper back up) to the beach. Small cafe on site.
Sand and pebble beach with great view of Criccieth Castle. Criccieth has lots of small shops, pubs and restaurants (including Dylan's).
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Criccieth Beach
Sand and pebble beach with great view of Criccieth Castle. Criccieth has lots of small shops, pubs and restaurants (including Dylan's).
Hell's Mouth beach. Shingle beach. Popular in the right conditions with surfers. Limited parking.
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Porth Neigwl
Hell's Mouth beach. Shingle beach. Popular in the right conditions with surfers. Limited parking.
Beach that is just below the art gallery in Llanbedrog. Best looking beach huts around.
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Llanbedrog Beach
Beach that is just below the art gallery in Llanbedrog. Best looking beach huts around.
The sandy little west-facing cove of Porth Iago is amongst the best to be found on the Llyn Peninsula. Flanked by the low grassy headlands of Dinas and Graig Ddu the beach here is fairly sheltered making it a great spot for a swim in the clear blue waters. Accessibility can be an issue so worth planning ahead.
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Porth Iago
The sandy little west-facing cove of Porth Iago is amongst the best to be found on the Llyn Peninsula. Flanked by the low grassy headlands of Dinas and Graig Ddu the beach here is fairly sheltered making it a great spot for a swim in the clear blue waters. Accessibility can be an issue so worth planning ahead.
National Trust 'owned' sand & pebble beach. Access to and from the beach is via 150 wooden stairs down the cliff - not for the faint hearted. You need to go when tide is out (going out).
Porth Ysgo
National Trust 'owned' sand & pebble beach. Access to and from the beach is via 150 wooden stairs down the cliff - not for the faint hearted. You need to go when tide is out (going out).
At low tide the beach is sandy but mainly pebbles/rocks . Long promenade in front of the beach for parking. A bit of a drive as you head towards Caernarfon - just off the A499
Dinas Dinlle Beach
At low tide the beach is sandy but mainly pebbles/rocks . Long promenade in front of the beach for parking. A bit of a drive as you head towards Caernarfon - just off the A499
Castles
20 minute drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months). Fantastic views across the Llyn Peninsula & Snowdonia.
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Criccieth Castle / Castell Cricieth
Castle Street20 minute drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months). Fantastic views across the Llyn Peninsula & Snowdonia.
Probably the most famous castle in North Wales. 35 minute drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months).
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I-Caernarfon Castle
Castle DitchProbably the most famous castle in North Wales. 35 minute drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months).
One hour drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months).
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I-Conwy Castle
Rose Hill StreetOne hour drive from Nefyn (possibly longer in summer months).
Another wonderful North Wales castle with fantastic views out over the sea and back to the mountains of Snowdonia National Park . Check for opening times and entrance costs. About a 35 minute drive from the house.
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I-Harlech Castle
Another wonderful North Wales castle with fantastic views out over the sea and back to the mountains of Snowdonia National Park . Check for opening times and entrance costs. About a 35 minute drive from the house.
A World Heritage site - Beaumaris ('Beautiful Marsh') is on Anglesey & the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward 1st. Approximately 50 minute drive in good traffic.
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Beaumaris Castle
Castle StreetA World Heritage site - Beaumaris ('Beautiful Marsh') is on Anglesey & the last of the royal strongholds created by Edward 1st. Approximately 50 minute drive in good traffic.
Sightseeing
Definitely worth a visit. Half an hour drive on the other side of Porthmadog. Experience the magic created by the Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 and home to ITV's 1960s cult series, The Prisoner. Explore the Gwyllt, a 70 acre sub-tropical forest with 20 miles of paths, hidden lakes, temples and breathtaking views
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Portmeirion
Definitely worth a visit. Half an hour drive on the other side of Porthmadog. Experience the magic created by the Welsh architect Clough Williams-Ellis from 1925 to 1976 and home to ITV's 1960s cult series, The Prisoner. Explore the Gwyllt, a 70 acre sub-tropical forest with 20 miles of paths, hidden lakes, temples and breathtaking views
18th century manor house with formal gardens overlooking the bay. Check opening times - Booking is not essential but recommended via website. Cafe on site. About 20 minute drive from the house
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National Trust - Plas yn Rhiw
18th century manor house with formal gardens overlooking the bay. Check opening times - Booking is not essential but recommended via website. Cafe on site. About 20 minute drive from the house
Another National Trust year round garden - deemed one of the finest in the country - in the Conwy Valley. A good hour and a half journey in Summer months so worth combining with other sightseeing (Caernarfon or Conwy castle?). Check out the website for more detail.
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Bodnant Gardens station
Another National Trust year round garden - deemed one of the finest in the country - in the Conwy Valley. A good hour and a half journey in Summer months so worth combining with other sightseeing (Caernarfon or Conwy castle?). Check out the website for more detail.
Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
If you fancy climbing the highest mountain in Wales....
Neighbourhoods
Nearest beach - about 15/20 minute walk from the house. Some paid parking available. Check tide tables as at very high tide - limited beach!!
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Morfa Nefyn
Nearest beach - about 15/20 minute walk from the house. Some paid parking available. Check tide tables as at very high tide - limited beach!!
Nefyn is the main town. Nice beach albeit has suffered from some cliff erosion in recent years. Very limited parking available. Can be walked to from the house in c.25 minutes using roads, lanes and coastal footpath. Check tide tables as at very high tide - no beach!!
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Nefyn
Nefyn is the main town. Nice beach albeit has suffered from some cliff erosion in recent years. Very limited parking available. Can be walked to from the house in c.25 minutes using roads, lanes and coastal footpath. Check tide tables as at very high tide - no beach!!
Brewery
Local independent craft brewery with bar to taste the product. Situated on outskirts of Nefyn on the main Morfa Nefyn to Nefyn road (B4417). A 20 minute walk from the house.
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Cwrw Llyn
Local independent craft brewery with bar to taste the product. Situated on outskirts of Nefyn on the main Morfa Nefyn to Nefyn road (B4417). A 20 minute walk from the house.
The Australia, is the brewery tap in Porthmadog for the Purple Moose award winning brewery right in the middle of the high street.
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Purple Moose Brewery
Madoc StThe Australia, is the brewery tap in Porthmadog for the Purple Moose award winning brewery right in the middle of the high street.