The Llyn Peninsula protrudes 30 miles into the Irish Sea from North West Wales.
The Llŷn Peninsula (Welsh: Penrhyn Llŷn) extends 30 miles (48 km) into the Irish Sea from north west Wales, southwest of the island of Anglesey. It is part of the modern county and historic region of Gwynedd. The name is thought to be of Irish origin, and to have the same root — Laighin in modern Irish — as the word Leinster. The name Llŷn is also sometimes spelled Lleyn, an antiquated spelling which is less common today than in the past and is generally considered to be an anglicisation which ignores the phonetic values of Welsh.
Llŷn is notable for its large number of protected sites — including a National Nature Reserve at Cors Geirch, a National Heritage Coastline and a European Marine Special Area of Conservation as well as twenty Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Llŷn Coastal long distance footpath enables walkers to fully explore both coasts of the peninsula. The Welsh Language and Heritage Centre of Nant Gwrtheyrn is situated on the north coast. Much of the coastline and the ex-volcanic hills are part of the Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), confirming the peninsula as one of the most scientifically important in both Wales and Britain. In 1984 there was an earthquake beneath the peninsula, which measured 5.4 on the Richter Scale and was felt in many parts of Ireland and western Britain.
The Llyn Peninsula is a haven for wildlife where you can see dolphins swimming in the bays and seals basking in the sun. It's beaches are superb, it's soft sands golden and it's waters clear. There's a long, sweeping beach at Llanbedrog, where beach huts of all colours frame the scene. In the sheltered bay at Porthor the sand famously whistles underfoot whilst the fishing village of Porthdinllaen is quaint and charming. There's plenty more to discover for the adventurous with an array of coastal walks on offer.
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