Wales

Mynydd Mawr and Braich y Pwll

Walk the coastal path at Mynydd Mawr and Braich y Pwll near Aberdaron, with views overlooking Bardsey Island and the Llŷn Peninsula. | Cerddwch ar hyd llwybr yr arfordir ym Mynydd Mawr a Braich y Pwll ger Aberdaron, gyda golygfeydd yn edrych dros Ynys Enlli a Phen Llŷn.

Mynydd Mawr, Uwchmynydd, Aberdaron, Gwynedd, LL53 8BY

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Car park
The bottom parking area is a few yards on the right-hand side after crossing over the cattle grid. The parking area is a grassy verge with space for around 15-20 vehicles. There are no designated parking spaces. The parking on the top is on concrete ground with space for approx. 10-15 cars. There are no designated parking spaces.
Dogs
Livestock will be grazing in areas- please keep dogs on leads at all times.
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By road
From Caernarfon- 1. Follow signs towards Nefyn/ Pwllheli (A499) 2. Take the 2nd exit at Llanaelhaearn roundabout (B4417) 3. At Penygroeslon junction, turn right onto B4413 4. Take the first right after entering Aberdaron village, continue and follow signs for Uwchmynydd. 5. After driving over a cattle grid you will have reached the bottom parking area. Continue up if you wish to park at the top. From Pwllheli- 1. Head towards the A499 and follow signs for Abersoch. 2. At Llanbedrog take the B4413 (opposite Glyn y Weddw pub) 3. Continue along the B4413 for 10.4mi. 4. Take the first right after entering Aberdaron village, continue and follow signs for Uwchmynydd. 5. After driving over a cattle grid you will have reached the bottom parking area. Continue up if you wish to park at the top.
Parking: The bottom parking area is a few yards on the right-hand side after crossing over the cattle grid. The parking area is a grassy verge with space for around 15-20 vehicles. There are no designated parking spaces. The parking at the top is on concrete ground with space for approx. 10-15 cars. There are no designated parking spaces.
Sat Nav: LL53 8BY
By bus
Bus no.8B from Pwllheli. The last stop will be Capel, Uwchmynydd, then a 30 minute walk to reach Mynydd mawr and Braich y Pwll.

Opening times for 28 November 2023
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Coastline \| Morlin	Open all day

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