Llanbedrog

Llanbedrog is a small village on the Lleyn peninsula in Wales, situated on the southern side on the A499 road between Pwllheli and Abersoch, and about 15 mins drive from Cae Garw self-catering cottage.

Its sheltered beach and colourful beach huts is now owned by the National Trust - and nestles under a rocky headland known as Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd . A steep path from the beach through leafy woodland will lead you to this common land.Three disused granite Quarries can be seen by walking along the cliff tops towards Abersoch - with exceptional views towards Cardigan Bay.

The original tinman statue on the headland was placed there many years ago by a wealthy Cardiff buisinesman called Solomon Andrews .( He was also responsible for building the old tramline in the early 20th Century to connect Pwllheli and Llanbedrog).The most recent replacement of the statue has been built locally , and was placed there in 2002. (The Tinman is one of many geocache sites on the Lleyn .)

Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw , located in the village - is a Grade II Victorian Gothic Mansion located in the village - which was converted to an Art Gallery by Solomon Andrews and survived two world wars. Today it is one of Wales' oldest Art Gallery and is open to the Public - exhibiting local works of art by premier artists from Wales and beyond.Taste local Welsh cuisine at the Glyn y Weddw Tea-room, and see the grandeur of the gallery.

The Lleyn Golf Club at Penyberth is just a mile from Llanbedrog and is a golf drivng range. With a 15 bay floodlit area with all weather astro turf, practice bunker and chipping green, it offers the perfect place for the golfer to help improve their golfing skills. Incidentally - Penyberth is also the home of the Wakestock music festival.

Facilities

Car Park near beach ( owned by the National Trust) with public toilets . Village has two pubs - Glyn y Weddw, The Ship, and a restaurant at Tremfan Hall.

 

 

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