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Offshore, the coastal waters of the
peninsula as well as the Sarnau (a series of reefs) in Cardigan Bay
are a designated SSSI. Sarn Badrig is the most northerly of the Sarnau
and closest to the peninsula, find out more
here...
The Llŷn Peninsula forms the
most westerly point of mainland North Wales and is exposed to the
southwest to swell coming up from the Atlantic. Therefore much of the
west coast is high cliffs and headlands. To the north, the lower
cliffs and many small coves make up an interesting and varied
coastline. In between, Swnt Enlli/the Bardsey Sound is one of the most
treacherous stretches of sea in Britain, with the tide running at up
to 9 knots.
It's not hard to see why such a
coastline would get this special status, though it's not just maritime
history that is celebrated on Llŷn, there's plenty to see and do
inland. See our history
section for more info...
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