Aberdaron to Hell’s Mouth – on the Wales Coast Path
Another semi-wild Day Section full of variety, spectacular views, ancient monuments and wildlife. Watch out for seals, dolphins and choughs
- Menai Bridge-Caernarfon
- Caernarfon-Trefor
- Trefor-Nefyn
- Nefyn-Porth-Colmon
- Porth Colmon-Aberdaron
- Aberdaron-Hell's Mouth
- Hell's Mouth-Llanbedrog
- Llanbedrog-Criccieth
- Criccieth-Porthmadog
- Porthmadog Harbour
Outline
Distance: 11 miles/ 18 kilometres
Start: Centre of Aberdaron – SH 173 265
Finish: Car park at the southern end of Hell’s Mouth beach, at Pentowyn – SH 284 267
Maps: OS Landranger 123 Llŷn Peninsula; and OS Explorer 254 Llŷn Peninsula East
Services: There are few services beyond Aberdaron. Snacks, drinks and ice creams from the National Trust ticket office at Plas yn Rhiw. Campsites above western end of Hell’s Mouth and inland from the car park at Pentowyn Dunes. Seasonal tea and burger van often here too. Emergency phone in car park. Friendly pub (Sun Inn) with beer garden and restaurant in Llanengan
Where to stay: A relatively remote destination, nearby accommodation includes:
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Plan your trip
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Local tours
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