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ABERDARON AND THE WEST

 
Mynydd Rhiw

Mynydd Rhiw is a long stretch of higher land towards the tip of Llyn. The summit is only 304 metres above sea level but the hill still gives excellent views in all directions. To the south is Cardigan Bay and the mountains of mid Wales can be seen sweeping around to the lower land around Pembrokeshire. To the southeast is the 4 mile stretch of Porth Neigwl (or Hell's Mouth), a beach that is very popular with surfers. To the east are the other hills of Llyn, like Carn Fadryn and Yr Eifl, backed by Snowdonia in the distance. To the north Anglesey can be seen and if you go one evening, look out for the lighthouse near Holyhead. To the west is Ireland, and on a clear day you can see the Wicklow mountains that are just south of Dublin.

To get to Mynydd Rhiw it is best that you start in Aberdaron and head east towards Rhiw, which is signposted from the centre of the village. When you reach Rhiw village, turn left at the crossroads, then left at the next T junction, then take the second turning on your right. The top ridge of Mynydd Rhiw is owned by the national Trust and there is a small track that services the mast near the summit, which you can walk up to reach the top. The summit itself is a small outcrop of rocks marked with a triangulation pillar.

Mynydd Rhiw is particularly spectacular at sunset or there about. Please remember that this is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and you should not leave litter or otherwise damage the very special environment that can be found here.

Ynysoedd Gwylan, Ynys Enlli a Mynydd Anelog o Rhiw.
The Seagull Islands, Bardsey Island and Mynydd Anelog from Rhiw.
©Martyn Croydon 2004