Porth Neigwl and Mynydd Cilan
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"A dramatic coastal walk round Mynydd Cilan from Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth)"
Walk directions
Follow a sandy path from the car park to the beach and turn left. Near the end of the beach, climb up to the grassy bank on your left and continue to a stile. Bear half left across a field to join an ascending track. Keep ahead at a right-hand bend and descend to a stile in a valley.
Cross the stile and turn left towards another. Climb this and keep ahead up a bank, passing through a gap in a fence at the top. Turn right and follow the fence up a field, bearing left near the top to locate a waymarked gate. Continue ahead on a grassy path, joining a track by a farm.
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Additional information
Terrain
- Well-marked coast path and field paths; some mud possible in winter
Landscape
- Sand and shingle beach, pastured fields, coastal heath
Dog friendliness
- Should be kept on a lead in fields where cattle are likely, but could run free on the beach
Parking
- Small car park behind Porth Neigwl (Hell’s Mouth)
Toilets en route
- Community toilet at The Sun in Llanengan
About the walk
Porth Neigwl and Hell’s Mouth are alternative names for the wide, open bay stretching between Rhiw and Llanengan on the Llyn’s south coast. Facing southwest, into the prevailing winds, the bay bears the brunt of the powerful Atlantic swells pushing up the Irish Sea. In the days of sail, the strong...
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About the area
The county of Gwynedd is home to most of the Snowdonia National Park – including the wettest spot in Britain, an arête running up to Snowdon’s summit that receives an average annual rainfall of 4,473mm. With its mighty peaks, rivers and strong Welsh heritage (it has the highest proportion of Welsh-speakers in all of Wales), it’s always been an extremely popular place to visit and live.
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Rhydolion
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Deucoch Touring & Camping Park
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Beach View Caravan Park
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Bryn Bach Caravan & Camping Site
Bryn Bach Caravan & Camping Site offers stunning views towards the beach and across the bay to the Snowdonia mountains, and a warm welcome is assured at this very well-maintained park o...
Porth Tocyn Hotel
Located above Abersoch with fine views across Cardigan Bay, Porth Tocyn is set in its own attractive gardens. Several elegantly furnished sitting rooms are provided with space set aside...
Abererch Sands Holiday Centre
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Hafan y Môr Holiday Park
Located between Pwllheli and Criccieth, and surrounded by mature trees that attract wildlife, this popular holiday centre provides a wide range of all-weather attractions. Activities in...
Greenacres Holiday Park
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