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Cyswllt Twristiaeth Aberdaron a'r Cylch

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St Hywyn's Church

St Hywyn's is an ancient church on the pilgrim route to Bardsey Island, a place of quiet and presence. It is usually open by ten in the morning. In the winter months it closes at dusk, and from March to October it closes at six-ish. The main Sunday service is at 10am, Holy Communion with hymns and sermon.
On Sunday evenings in July and August there is half an hour of Sunset Prayer, 9pm in July, 8pm in August. On most weekdays there is Daily Prayer at 11am.

Bardsey Island

The Llŷn Peninsula bears two ancient pilgrim paths to Ynys Enlli - Bardsey Island. Aberdaron is the last place of rest and refreshment before the final journey across to the island through the treacherous waters of Bardsey Sound - Swnt Enlli. Along the northern and southern pilgrim routes are ancient churches founded by the Celtic saints who were active in this area as far back as the 5th century. In medieval times, three pilgrimages to Enlli were of equivalent benefit to the soul as one to Rome.

 It is said to be easier to travel to Rome today than to Enlli as the seas around the island can unexpectedly extend the stay of some visitors and prevent others from landing at all. Many people visit Aberdaron on their way to Bardsey Island - Ynys Enlli, the Isle of 20,000 Saints. Boat trips to Bardsey can be booked through the Bardsey Island Trust or directly through Enlli Charter. Accommodation is available to rent on the island through the Bardsey Island Trust and the Carreg Trust runs a Christian Retreat House there.

Plas yn Rhiw

National Trust Property at Rhiw near Aberdaron.

For more information please click here to visit their website

Beaches

The beaches on the Llŷn Peninsula are unspoilt, clean and numerous! You may even see the rare chough, along with dolphins and seals. You will find golden sands, and everything from long stretches to secluded coves, all within a few miles of Aberdaron. The whole coastline at the tip of the Llŷn is dotted with unspoilt, secluded, clean sandy beaches - with always the chance of seeing choughs, seals and dolphins. There is good access, toilets and parking at Porthoer [Whistling Sands - yes the sand does whistle!] Dogs are not permitted during the season. There is a bit more of a walk at stunning Porth Neigwl [Hell's Mouth], Porth Meudwy [Hermit's Cove], Traeth Penllech & a steep climb at Porth Ysgo. There are many others to explore - just check out the map! There are excellent spots for picnics and sun bathing. There is little or no shelter on many of the beaches and few modern tourist facilities. Tide tables are available locally.

Plas Glyn y Weddw

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