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ABERDARON AND THE WEST
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Western Llyn Beach Guide
| Porth Ysgo |
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Porth Ysgo is accessed by a long light of steps leading down the cliff face at the beach of the beach. There is not much of the beach showing at high tide but a large expanse of sand is revealed at low tide. Sometimes the beach is suitable for surfers as it is exposed to the south-westerly swell. The difficult access is probably what puts most surfers off coming to this beach. There is a small charge to use the car park at the top of the path, which is located in a fairly derelict farmyard. | ||||||
| Aberdaron Bay |
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The beach at Aberdaron is mainly sand with the odd large rock around. The village is situated right on the back of the beach so local services are not far away. Dogs are allowed on the part of the beach to the left of the slipway that runs down to the beach next to the Ty Newydd Hotel. The beach is good for surfers if the conditions are right. Around the bay to the right of the sea front is Porth Meudwy where the boat sets off for Bardsey Island from. You need to book your place at the Bardsey shop in Aberdaron. There is a good sized car park in the village. | ||||||
| Porth Oer/Whistling Sands |
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Whistling Sands has to be one of the most famous beaches on Llyn as the sand here does actually "squeek" under your feet! This is due to the shape of the sand particles and only one other beach in Europe has this same quality. You notice the "squeek" best on the dry sand at the top of the beach. There is a small cafe/shop on the top of the beach and the car park is located up a steep little hill. Dogs are not allowed on the beach in the summer months. This beach is also popular with surfers if conditions are right. |
