| Walk: |
Aber Dwyfor Estuary |
| Map: |
Lleyn Peninsula East / Pen Llyn Ardal
Ddwreiniol 254 |
| Directions: |
Park in the centre of Llanystumdwy, near
the bridge. Llanystumdwy is about one and a half miles west of
Criccieth, just off the A497. |
| Say it!: |
Aber: as it looks but roll the r
Dwyfor: dwe-vor
Llanystumdwy: ll*an-ust-um-dwe
*place your tongue behind your top teeth and blow either side |
 The
Dwyfor Estuary is a very peaceful place, not a lot goes on here now.
In times gone by ships would have used the deep channel at high tide
to shelter, but there are no signs of this anymore. This is one of the
few undeveloped estuaries on the peninsula. The channel proves
difficult to cross, the best place to try is on the beach at low tide,
don't try to cross when the tide is in! From the centre of the
village in Llanystumdwy, walk along the road towards Criccieth, away
from the bridge on the other side from the church. Not long after
walking down this road there is a public footpath on the right - turn
here. This footpath then goes on to cross the main A497 road and goes
up a driveway opposite signposted "Aberkin". Follow this track pas
some buildings and over the railway line. The track ends and the path
then goes over some fields to the banks of the estuary. Turn left to
walk down the estuary to the sea. It is worth noting that the tide
comes right up the river past the railway bridge further up so take
care when crossing. Please note: This a a modified version of a walk
I have done and that I have since found was not a public right of way,
and I have not completed this exact route yet myself - so some of the
details may be a little hazy. I will do the walk myself and post any
changes here when I have done so.
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