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== Blackrock Sands == | == Blackrock Sands == | ||
The vast and sometimes windswept beach at [http://www. | The vast and sometimes windswept beach at [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1282394 Blackrock Sands] is the [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=253500&Y=337500&A=Y&Z=3 nearest good sandy beach] to Bryn Teg. It takes around 40 minutes in the car, except that Porthmadog, which is on the way, can get very busy during the summer holiday season. | ||
Good for walking along, running in and out of the waves and playing beach games, but not much else. | Good for walking along, running in and out of the waves and playing beach games, but not much else. | ||
== Criccieth == | == Criccieth == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criccieth Criccieth] is [http:// | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criccieth Criccieth] is [http://criccieth.co.uk a quiet seaside town] with [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1614528 stunning views] across Cardigan Bay. | ||
== Anglesey beaches == | == Anglesey beaches == | ||
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[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=252500&Y=382500&A=Y&Z=3 Benllech] - traditional holiday [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/568466 beach], with cafes, ice cream, ... | [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=252500&Y=382500&A=Y&Z=3 Benllech] - traditional holiday [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/568466 beach], with cafes, ice cream, ... | ||
[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=241000&Y=363401&A=Y&Z=3 Newborough Warren] - a large beach with dunes, forest, [http:// | [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=241000&Y=363401&A=Y&Z=3 Newborough Warren] - a large beach with dunes, forest, [http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g552029-d3487387-i67593146-Newborough_Warren_Ynys_Llanddwyn-Newborough_Island_of_Anglesey_North_Wale.html glorious views],... . Nearby [http://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/llanddwyn/ Llanddwyn Island] is full of interest. If you go to Newborough, take time to visit [http://www.tycroesvineyard.co.uk/ the vineyard at Dywran] and to have a cream tea at the even more eccentric [http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=Llanidan&hl=en&ll=53.163771,-4.286513&spn=0.001779,0.005284&sll=53.800651,-4.064941&sspn=14.379924,43.286133&t=h&z=18&layer=c&cbll=53.164146,-4.287282&panoid=cOgWl0Srcbn6ITya2BhnXw&cbp=12,323.4,,0,0 Cae Lon Las caravan site] which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "cottage industry"! | ||
[http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=240035&Y=367065&A=Y&Z=3 Malltraeth Sands] - not for its particular interest as a [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/489190 beach], but a [ | [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=240035&Y=367065&A=Y&Z=3 Malltraeth Sands] - not for its particular interest as a [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/489190 beach], but a [https://naturalresources.wales/days-out/places-to-visit/north-west-wales/newborough-revised/where-you-can-visit/cefni-estuary/?lang=en bird watcher's paradise], especially in winter. | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberffraw Nearby Aberffraw] has historical interest and [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8693 excellent dunes.] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberffraw Nearby Aberffraw] has historical interest and [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/8693 excellent dunes.] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhosneigr Rhosneigr] has good beaches and [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1299851 opportunities for water sports.] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhosneigr Rhosneigr] has good beaches and [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1299851 opportunities for water sports.] | ||
== | == Llyn (The Lleyn Peninsula) == | ||
There are numerous beaches - [http://www. | There are numerous beaches - [http://www.llyn.info here] is useful guide. | ||
[http://www.aberdaronlink.co.uk | [http://www.aberdaronlink.co.uk Aberdaron] at the very tip of Llyn is a place of cultural and spiritual pilgrimage. The medieval patchwork of ancient fields on the way to Aberdaron and the sea, visible on both left and right, make [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2014541 a landscape of stunning beauty]: | ||
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If you make the journey to Aberdaron, it is worth going via the tiny village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clynnog_Fawr Clynnog Fawr] to visit [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/244158 its remarkable church]. | If you make the journey to Aberdaron, it is worth going via the tiny village of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clynnog_Fawr Clynnog Fawr] to visit [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/244158 its remarkable church]. | ||
== | == Wales Coast Path == | ||
The [http://www.walescoastpath.gov.uk/default.aspx Wales Coast Path] offers some wonderful cliff walking on the stretch around [http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=223080&Y=337480&A=Y&Z=3 Tudweliog]. | |||
== Llandudno == | == Llandudno == | ||
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[http://www.llandudno-tourism.co.uk/ Llandudno] is an excellent all-age resort and is easy to get to by [http://www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk/ train] [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/863391 from Dolwyddelan]. We felt it rather dowdy a few years ago, but now seems to be on the up with new shops, [http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/home.php?/home theatre] &c. | [http://www.llandudno-tourism.co.uk/ Llandudno] is an excellent all-age resort and is easy to get to by [http://www.conwyvalleyrailway.co.uk/ train] [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/863391 from Dolwyddelan]. We felt it rather dowdy a few years ago, but now seems to be on the up with new shops, [http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/home.php?/home theatre] &c. | ||
The [http://www.greatormetramway.co.uk/ | The [http://www.greatormetramway.co.uk/en/ tram] up the Great Orme is fun and the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2145131 views] are stupendous; [http://www.viewfinderpanoramas.org/panoramas/WAL/GREAT%20ORME.gif here] from the truly amazing Viewfinder site is a computer-generated panorama. The [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/401279 Summit Complex], though still tacky, is far less shabby than it used to be. | ||
The main beach is a wonderful Edwardian promenade (numerous photographs [http://www.snowdoniaguide.com/llandudno.html here]); the [http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/3418753682/ West Shore] is quieter and has sand for more of the tidal cycle. The [http://www.greatorme.org.uk/marinedrive.html Marine Drive] is worth the £2.50 toll for cars and is a good cycle ride or walk; there are several good picnic spots. | The main beach is a wonderful Edwardian promenade (numerous photographs [http://www.snowdoniaguide.com/llandudno.html here]); the [http://flickr.com/photos/davellandudno/3418753682/ West Shore] is quieter and has sand for more of the tidal cycle. The [http://www.greatorme.org.uk/marinedrive.html Marine Drive] is worth the £2.50 toll for cars and is a good cycle ride or walk; there are several good picnic spots. | ||
Llandudno Smokery used to be the best fish shop we had found around here, but appears to have ceased trading. | |||
Latest revision as of 18:53, 9 July 2018
Blackrock Sands
The vast and sometimes windswept beach at Blackrock Sands is the nearest good sandy beach to Bryn Teg. It takes around 40 minutes in the car, except that Porthmadog, which is on the way, can get very busy during the summer holiday season.
Good for walking along, running in and out of the waves and playing beach games, but not much else.
Criccieth
Criccieth is a quiet seaside town with stunning views across Cardigan Bay.
Anglesey beaches
It takes about 40 minutes from Bryn Teg to get onto Anglesey, leading to numerous wonderful beaches. We have enjoyed
Benllech - traditional holiday beach, with cafes, ice cream, ...
Newborough Warren - a large beach with dunes, forest, glorious views,... . Nearby Llanddwyn Island is full of interest. If you go to Newborough, take time to visit the vineyard at Dywran and to have a cream tea at the even more eccentric Cae Lon Las caravan site which gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "cottage industry"!
Malltraeth Sands - not for its particular interest as a beach, but a bird watcher's paradise, especially in winter.
Nearby Aberffraw has historical interest and excellent dunes.
Rhosneigr has good beaches and opportunities for water sports.
Llyn (The Lleyn Peninsula)
There are numerous beaches - here is useful guide.
Aberdaron at the very tip of Llyn is a place of cultural and spiritual pilgrimage. The medieval patchwork of ancient fields on the way to Aberdaron and the sea, visible on both left and right, make a landscape of stunning beauty:
Like a painting it is set before one,
But less brittle, ageless; these colours
Are renewed daily with variations
Of light and distance that no painter
Achieves or suggests. Then there is movement,
Change, as slowly the cloud bruises
Are healed by sunlight, or snow caps
A black mood; but gold at evening
To cheer the heart. All through history
The great brush has not rested,
Nor the paint dried; yet what eye,
Looking coolly, or, as we now,
through the tears' lenses, ever saw
This work and it was not finished?
- the words of R. S. Thomas, thought by many to be Wales's greatest 20th century poet, Vicar of Aberdaron for many years. Beware, though, it is a quite long way from Dolwyddelan, which is roughly half way between the English border and Aberdaron!
If you make the journey to Aberdaron, it is worth going via the tiny village of Clynnog Fawr to visit its remarkable church.
Wales Coast Path
The Wales Coast Path offers some wonderful cliff walking on the stretch around Tudweliog.
Llandudno
Llandudno is an excellent all-age resort and is easy to get to by train from Dolwyddelan. We felt it rather dowdy a few years ago, but now seems to be on the up with new shops, theatre &c.
The tram up the Great Orme is fun and the views are stupendous; here from the truly amazing Viewfinder site is a computer-generated panorama. The Summit Complex, though still tacky, is far less shabby than it used to be.
The main beach is a wonderful Edwardian promenade (numerous photographs here); the West Shore is quieter and has sand for more of the tidal cycle. The Marine Drive is worth the £2.50 toll for cars and is a good cycle ride or walk; there are several good picnic spots.
Llandudno Smokery used to be the best fish shop we had found around here, but appears to have ceased trading.