Morfa Nefyn to Porth Dinllaen

Last updated: 27 November 2005

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Stephanie Rodriguez, Liverpool
Spectacular views, breathtaking scenery, seals within view from the golf course and lifeboat bay, amazing lifeboat launch an all round worthwhile visit for all ages.
Tue Sep 2 10:13:19 2008

Bryan from Rugeley
Walk from Nefyn along the Beach, then climb around the rocks to Morfa Nefyn. Wait for lowish tide. Spot a few Seals and Porpoises, perhaps the odd hawk or tornada flying from Valley. Then walk past Ty Coch, grab a pint, go around to the lifeboat bay, and then sit on the bench counting seals. This is good and it's free!
Mon Nov 26 10:40:51 2007

Guy Liverpool
Porthdinllaen needs the likes of the NT to manage this piece of coast in a manner that is fit for the nation as a whole. The alternative is some property developer will snap it up and destroy the whole area in the name of finacial gain. Just take a look around Cornwall and see what has happened in the last 20 years.
Fri Sep 28 11:49:07 2007

Rob Howard from Liverpool
Following Catherine's comments (and those of others) Porthdinllaen can never be other than holiday accommodation - it can never be "more Welsh" because of the National Trust that she believes protects it. The restrictions they put on property usage means that most cottages cannot be lived in as main residences. It is easy to forget now that Porthdinllaen is what it is because of the present occupiers (most cottages have been in the same families for generations) and the Cefnamwlch estate that used to run it, and the NT can claim no credit. The NT does its best and their intentions are good but it is a h! uge inflexible organisation that has "policies" that apply nationally. Many NT villages struggle to cope with aspects of these policies that are damaging to their particular circumstances. Porthdinllaen was safe under the aegis of the Cefnamwlch Estate as it had been for over a century - we all hope it retains its unique charm under the NT.
Mon Jun 4 15:39:49 2007

ryan from england
My aunty owns a house on the beach and the amount of complaints you hear about the National Trust is tremendous - they don't care about anyone but themselves; they call themselves a charity, well they have raised the rent, which i think is greedy: it's people like Brione and the harbourmaster who keep the beach running.
Thu May 10 09:10:02 2007

Catherine Martin, Manchester
I have read visitors comments about Porthdinllaen and I have to say that The National Trust stepping in can only be good. I was surprised to see how "taken over" the whole place is by tourists and non local people. I knew the family who lived in Cartref. I'm also a local who wishes to come back one day but properties are too expensive. As a child I used to visit the proprietors of Ty Coch in the late 50s and 60s and Miss Jones and Pen Cei, the Lomax family etc. I wish the place was a little more Welsh. I am and it will always be a part of me. It needs the protection of the National Trust. I go to the Ty Coch webcam quite often so that I may hear the sea I used to swim in as a child and later my children.
Tue May 1 10:28:35 2007

Heather Meecham
I also spent my childhood here, and have been back every year of my 23 years. That funny looking cottage with the orange roof built on rocks on the beach? Been in my family for about 50 years. Until now. The National Trust bought the area years ago, and have now decided to put the rent up massively and stop allowing tenants to let, which made it affordable. Today was my last ever visit. Most of these cottages will now stand empty most of the year, which will effect the economy of Morfa Nefyn and Briony's pub (Ty Coch) no end. Porth Dinllaen was happily going about its business until the NT came along..
Wed Mar 14 09:47:13 2007

Daniel W, Melbourne, Australia
Undoubtedly by far the best walk on this fine planet. A true representation of “a lovely walk”. This is probably Britain's best kept secret. This walk is not the only truly amazing thing about this place – I think the whole area as a whole is very special – “Seeing is believing.”
Thu Feb 22 10:04:10 2007

Kim Ashton
I have travelled and lived abroad in lots of beautiful places but none compare to the peace and tranquility of this place, just sitting outside the pub watching all the dogs and children playing and having fun , what a relaxing way to spend the day.
Mon Jan 15 10:08:42 2007

Simon, Worcestershire
I'm lucky as my family live in this beautiful part of north wales, Porthdinllaen is just stunning and has to be seen. Demi Moore the actress knows what a wonderful sight it is. Anyone who has seen the film Half Light will know what i mean! in simple words Porthdinllaen is just magical. If you are planing a trip to the Llyn you just have to go to Morfa Nefyn or you will miss something special.
Tue Jan 9 09:37:15 2007

Andy Southport
Once you have been here you will never tire of the beautiful scenery and the peace of it all, topped off with a pint of the good stuff at the Ty coch sitting on the beach. Pure bliss. But don't tell anyone!
Mon Jul 10 10:25:48 2006

Paul Owen Hoylake
I've been coming here since I was four in 1968, and I adore the place - it's like a second home. The best thing that happened was that the National Trust got hold of it and prohibited all sorts of things. But there are still jetskis, and people arriving at Lifeboat Bay in silly little dinghies with picnics, and a couple of "bin-liner" boats and a small sailing boat. And then it's full, so Mum and I decided to call it a day at 1pm. Sad really, it used to be full of small Landrovers, chaps with pipes, khaki shorts and brogues - on the beach! And nearly everyone respected the peace and space - and no lock on the gate! I'll shut up now...
Wed May 10 09:10:29 2006

Rosemary and Helen , Whitley Bay, T&W
A delightful walk, only spoilt by the sound of jet skis and four wheel drives parked on the beach. Can I recommend to the owners of said vehicles The National trust car park? I'm sure they can afford the £3 it costs to park there, and an added bonus, you can purchase lovely ice creams from the hut opposite.
Sat Jun 4 12:22:58 2005

Emma, Derby
Hear! Hear! Andrea. This is a great place to walk with beautiful scenery, but it really could do with more dog poo bins to help keep it such a nice place.
Thu Mar 3 16:24:28 2005

Andrea Walkman, Morfa Nefyn
I love this area and walk across the beach and up over the cliffs regularly. What concerns me is the amount of litter left on the beach between Morfa Nefyn and Porthdinllaen and the lack of bins provided, including the lack of dog poo bins. This beach deserves better as do the locals.
Mon Jan 3 19:25:55 2005

Sandra, St Helens
We have holidayed for years at Abersoch and do this walk at least five times a year. It has something for every age group, spectacular scenery, wildlife, beach,rock pools, pub, lifeboat station to look at when open. One of the most beautiful places in Britain.
Wed Nov 17 22:17:39 2004

Patricia Hogan, Godalming, Surrey
As I spent my childhood in Morfa Nefyn I have walked this route many a time, and one does not tire of following the same path. Before you reach Porthdinllaen beach there are seabird nests in the cliffs, stop at the Ty Coch for a drink. When ascending on to the golf course from Lifeboat Bay, on your right there is a large cavern, where the sound of the sea can be heard. Also to the right you will see a small bay where seals and sea birds can be seen on the rocks. If you take this walk on a summer's evening the sunsets are spectacular.
Thu Sep 23 14:50:09 2004

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