Porth y Swnt

Porth y Swnt Visitor Centre at Aberdaron

Important notice -

Porth y Swnt remains closed but our car park at Henfaes is open. We may be busy, so we encourage you to visit at quieter times to help us keep everyone safe. We urge everyone to follow Welsh Government Covid-19 Regulations and visit responsibly.

Come in and explore, learn, reflect and enjoy the natural environment

More about this place

Crab apple blossom

Important information 

We have reopened our gardens, outdoor areas, holiday cottages, shops and outdoor seating at our tea-rooms in Wales. Over the coming weeks we will also be reopening some of our houses and castles, as well as indoor seating at some of our tea-rooms. Information about how to book your visit is available on property web pages and we ask everyone to please adhere to Welsh Government Regulations. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Things to see and do

Walk the Wales Coastal Path to Porth Meudwy
Porth y Swnt  

Porth Meudwy coastal walk

Enjoy a coastal walk from Aberdaron to Porth Meudwy, a small fishing cove at the tip of the Llŷn Peninsula that was once the embarkation point for pilgrims making the journey to Bardsey Island.

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History

A gateway for discovering Llŷn
Fluffy white grey seal pup lying on the sand

A home for nature and wildlife  

Find out the best places in Llŷn to spot your favourite coastal creatures; from seal spotting delights, the famous red-legged choughs, dolphin encounters and Porthdinllaen’s seagrass bed.

St.Hywyn church, Aberdaron, Llyn Peninsula

Full of culture and history 

Follow the path through time and discover the pilgrim’s route to Bardsey, rich archaeological remains in Rhiw, Llŷn’s busy fishing ports, quaint churches and crofters cottages.

Field patterns West of Mynydd-y-Graig, Llyn Peninsula, North Wales.

An inspiring landscape 

From the igneous rock, glacier peaks, whistling sands to ancient field patterns; discover how Llŷn has been shaped by the earth and people to what we see today.

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Places to stay

Reception Room at Moryn cottage Porthdinllaen, Llŷn Peninsula

Stay with us on Llŷn  

A dazzling jewel of a place with sparkling seas, sandy beaches and vast skies await you on the Llŷn Peninsula. Stay with us at one our holiday cottages and take your time exploring this special place.

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