Aberdaron

Aberdaron is the most westerly village on the Lleyn Peninsula, and about 15mins drive from our self-catering cottage here at Cae Garw.

Nestled in a small valley, its unspoilt whitewashed cottages and church is steeped in history, being the last stopping off point for pilgrims during the 5th century - before crossing over to the holy Island of Bardsey.

With a mile long stretch of beach between two picturesque headlands, it is ideally suited to a variety of water sports such as kayaking, canoeing and even surfing. There are also good fishing points off many of the rocks on the headland.

Aberdaron is also renowned because of its connections with the poet R.S.Thomas , which was the vicar of St Hywyn's church in Aberdaron between 1967 and 1978. St Hywyn has valuable information about the local history of the village - as well as summer exhibitions.

Much of the local land is owned by the National Trust providing excellent walks. Coastal footpaths to the left of Aberdaron will lead you a nearby small fishing cove at Porth Meudwy, where a 4 mile boat trip will take you on a day trip across to Bardsey Island.

From Porth Meudwy, a footpath continues towards Pen y Cil heath land - rich in flora and fauna, and onto Mynydd Mawr – a former Coastguard lookout point with unsurpassed views towards Bardsey, and over towards Pwllheli and Abersoch.At the foot of Mynydd Mawr is Ffynnon Fair (St Mary's Well) - the last stopping off point of pilgrims crossing to Enlli.

Aberdaron has 2 pubs- The Ship and Ty Newydd, the latter of which has a terrace overlooking the beach. Also in the village are a few shops and cafes, including “Y Gegin Fawr” where reputedly the pilgrims eat their last meal before crossing over to Bardsey.