Bryn Teg lies on the
outskirts of the hilltop village of Mynytho, 2.5 miles from the
popular holiday resort of Abersoch with its miles of sandy
beaches and calm seas which are suitable for almost any water
sport. To the west is Porth Neigwl/Hell's Mouth which attracts
many surfers with its exposure to most south westerly swell.
Even further to the west is the pretty village of Aberdaron
which appears to have changed very little over the years. Here,
again there is a fine beach and the "lands end of Wales", right
at the tip of the peninsula is only a couple of miles away. Off
the tip of Llŷn is Ynys Enlli/Bardsey Island, where 20,000
saints are said to be buried. Boat trips run to the island on
most days during the summer, weather permitting.
Only a mile or so from Bryn Teg is Llanbedrog with its sheltered
beach and historic church. Plas Glyn-y-Weddw is nestled beneath
Mynydd Tir-y-Cwmwd, a large headland that points out into
Cardigan Bay. Steps up the headland from the beach lead to the
"weary traveller" statue on the top.
Pwllheli is about 5 miles to the east of Bryn Teg and is the
unofficial capital town of the peninsula with a wide variety of
shops and services. The town boasts one of the best marinas in
Britain and has two sandy beaches. The rest of the peninsula is
a mix of rolling, green countryside and high peaks like Garn
Fadryn and Yr Eifl. Along the north coast of the peninsula are
dotted many small coves and sweeping sandy bays. The small
fishing hamlet of Porth Dinllaen is famous for it's pub, the Ty
Coch, which stands at the top of the beach. |
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