Porth y Swnt

Porth y Swnt Visitor Centre at Aberdaron

Important notice -

Porth y Swnt is open on the weekends, there is no need to book in advance. Please follow Welsh Government regulations.

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

More about this place

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Important information 

We’re pleased to say that a number of our places in Wales are now open. Booking is still advised at some our houses and gardens especially at weekends and during school or public holidays, however from 19 July you no longer need to pre-book to visit a couple of our places. You can check whether or not you'll need to pre-book by visiting the property web page. Please remember that our places in Wales are governed by Welsh Government Regulations and some restrictions remain in place, so please follow Welsh Government Regulations when visiting.

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Things to see and do

Walk the Wales Coastal Path to Porth Meudwy
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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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