Mynydd Mawr a Braich y Pwll circular walk
Take a walk around the westernmost point of the peninsula where you can experience amazing coastal views, wildlife spotting and discover awesome geological features.
Start point
Mynydd Mawr lower parking, Uwchmynydd.Trail information
Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Mynydd Mawr lower parking, Uwchmynydd.
Stage 1
Follow the tarmac road up to the top of Mynydd Mawr until you reach the Coastguard hut at the top. Take in panoramic views of Ynys Enlli (Bardsey) Llŷn and Eryri, and on clear days the hills of Preseli in Pembrokeshire and Wicklow, Ireland.
Coastguard hut, Mynydd Mawr | © National Trust images/Annapurna Mellor Stage 2
Continue down the tarmac path and down the steps until you reach a concrete section.
Stage 3
From here you will see a white signpost marked with the Wales Coast Path logo directing you to go to the left. Continue along this path and take in views of Ynys Enlli and the dramatic cliffs.
A chough feeding near Lizard Point, Cornwall | © National Trust Images / Terrance Thirlaway Stage 4
After the descent, at the valley between trwyn Maen Melyn and Mynydd y Gwyddel, there will be a Wales Coast Path signpost directing you towards the right. Rather than following the path, turn left and continue up the hill at Maen Melyn and follow the small brook back inland. Continue until you see the tarmac road and head left back to the lower car park.
End point
Mynydd Mawr lower parking, Uwchmynydd
Trail map
Map of Mynydd Mawr and Braich y Pwll walk | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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