Greentraveller Guide to the Llŷn AONB
With 91 miles of coastline, diverse marine habitats, high hills and islands, the Llŷn peninsula in north west Wales is a picturesque destination, well deserving of its status as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
There are many examples of rare wildlife species, such as choughs, puffins and dolphins, a holy island, the best preserved Iron Age hill fort in Britain, pretty former fishing villages and stone farmhouses. In this Greentraveller Guide, we've done the hard work for you by uncovering the region’s hidden gems. Including the greenest places to stay, from elegant Georgian manor houses to cosy cottages, as well the best restaurants and pubs serving delicious, locally sourced food.
We’ve also included our top pick of attractions and family days out, including boat trips, as well as providing lots of information on how to travel to and around the AONB without driving.
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Browse our selection of green places to stay, from a geodesic dome tent on a working sheep farm to a Grade II* listed Georgian manor house.
Make the most of the area’s mouth-watering variety of local produce, whether it’s at a traditional pub, cosy tea room or an award winning restaurant.
The Llŷn peninsula AONB has plenty to offer everyone, from visiting beautiful gardens to exploring the best preserved Iron Age hill fort in Britain.
Come and discover a world of adventure in Llŷn; from exploring the Coastal Trail to adrenaline-fuelled coasteering and kayaking.
Interactive map of the Llŷn AONB
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Nearest national cycle network
Elin Wyn Hughes, Llŷn AONB Projects Officer
This destination guide has been produced with support from the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty's Sustainable Development Fund.
A word from the Llŷn AONB
The Llŷn AONB, situated in the north west Wales, is a uniquely beautiful part of the country. 90 miles of rugged coastline, sweeping hillsides, patchwork fields, islands teeming with fascinating wildlife and an unrivalled wealth of Welsh culture and history - all this just waiting on our doorstep!
Here on the peninsula we work closely with local businesses and communities not only to help protect the landscape, but also the Welsh history and culture that makes the Llŷn AONB such a special place to visit. Working to manage the AONB takes in all aspects of life on Llŷn, ranging from wildlife conservation, tourism, heritage and planning permission.
Wherever you travel in the peninsula, you'll come across places to stay, restaurants and activity providers that are keen to help you any way they can to make the most of your time in the AONB, whether that's by providing the freshest local breakfast or suggesting a really great wildlife watching opportunity.
This Greentraveller Guide will help you make the most of your holiday to Llŷn so that you can experience some of the most peaceful and remote walking, riding and cycling in the country. Explore Bardsey Island, which is steeped in culture and history; spend your time wandering the golden sands of the peninsula's many beautiful beaches; or simply indulge in some of the freshest local produce you're likely to find for miles around. Make your holiday to Llŷn one to remember!
Elin Wyn Hughes
Projects Officer, Llŷn AONB
Mae’r arweiniad hwn wedi’i gynhyrchu gyda chefnogaeth Cronfa Datblygu Cynaliadwy Ardal o Harddwch Naturiol Eithriadol Llŷn.
Gair gan Uned AHNE Llŷn
Mae AHNE Llŷn, sydd wedi’i lleoli yng ngogledd orllewin Cymru, yn rhan hardd ac unigryw o’r wlad. Mae 90 milltir o arfordir garw, bryniau ysgubol, caeau fel clytwaith, ynysoedd yn ferw o fywyd gwyllt rhyfeddol a chyfoeth heb ei ail o ddiwylliant a hanes Cymru - oll wrth garreg ein drws!
Yma ar y penrhyn, rydym yn gweithio’n agos gyda busnesau a chymunedau lleol, nid yn unig i warchod y tirlun, ond hefyd yr hanes a’r diwylliant sy’n gwneud AHNE Llŷn yn lle mor arbennig i ymweld â hi. Mae’r gwaith o reoli’r AHNE yn cyffwrdd â phob agwedd o fywyd yn Llŷn, yn amrywio o gadwraeth bywyd gwyllt, twristiaeth a threftadaeth i ganiatad cynllunio.
Lle bynnag y byddwch yn teithio ar y penrhyn, byddwch yn taro ar lefydd i aros, bwytai a darparwyr gweithgareddau sy’n awyddus i’ch cynorthwyo ymhob ffordd y gallant i wneud y gorau o’ch amser yn yr AHNE – boed wrth ddarparu’r brecwast mwyaf ffres neu wrth awgrymu’r llefydd gorau i wylio bywyd gwyllt.
Bydd yr arweiniad hwn gan Greentraveller yn eich cynorthwyo i wneud yn fawr o’ch gwyliau yn Llŷn fel y gallwch gerdded, farchogaeth a beicio yn hamddenol yn y wlad. Gallwch ymweld ag Ynys Enlli sy’n llawn diwylliant a hanes; gallwch grwydro’r tywod euraid ar rai o draethau harddaf yr ardal; neu fe allwch fwynhau’r cynnyrch mwyaf ffres a lleol posib. Gwnewch eich gwyliau yn Llŷn yn un i’w gofio!
Elin Wyn Hughes
Swyddog Prosiectau, AHNE Llŷn
Did you know?
- Llŷn is one of only 5 designated Area's of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales
- The AONB covers an area of some 155km2 on the Peninsula
- The bird pictured in the AONB's logo is a Chough, many of which nest along the peninsula's coastline
- Of the 6,500 people living in the AONB, some 70% are Welsh speaking
Llŷn AONB, Wales
