PEN LLYN - JUNE 2023 Ty’n Rhyd to Aberdaron

Thursday 29th June

Glorious weather - sunny and warm, but with enough breeze to make it pleasant.

Just after 10.00 we decided to walk along the coastal path into Aberdaron - for coffee. We took the public footpath to the right a short distance before Ysgo. We unintentionally detoured slightly from the path but managed to access Llwybr Arfordir Cymru along the cliffs and into Aberdaron.

Looking southwest towards Aberdaron

View of Mynydd Rhiw, fort, and Mynydd Penarfynydd 

Brilliant views, though some of the terrain was a bit rough and overgrown with lush bracken.  

We arrived soon after midday and ordered a decent coffee in Y Gegin Fawr cafe. A lovely place in the sunshine. It felt almost mediterranean with its flowers and whitewashed walls.

Then we dawdled around gazing at the beach before having lunch of quiche and salad in Becws Islyn. Pity about the ‘compostable’ plates and cutlery, since the food was excellent.

Melin Daron

Penny wort on the roof

Afon Daron

We returned via the coastal path route along the Afon Daron, and up to Morfa, then continuing along the coastal path as far as the smaller path by the stream up to Cadlan Isaf, which joins join the minor road from Ysgo.

Since both phones ran out of charge, we estimate the distance to be about 9 miles, maybe a little more. 760 feet(ish) of ups and downs. Quite strenuous walking and the uneven conditions underfoot meant that we had to concentrate! My legs knew they had walked.

First five miles or so…

PEN LLYN - JUNE 2023 - The ancient fort at Rhiw

 Wednesday 28th June 2023

Misty this morning, then drizzle. Restlessness beginning to set in around midday.

In the afternoon, around 1545, we set off to walk to the fort on the hill close to Rhiw.

We followed the road to Groeslon , turning right towards Ysgo, but turning left with the road rather than right towards the church. The coastal path goes off to the right along a farm track to Penarfynydd farm. Last year we saw dogs, goats and chickens here. Today just the one chicken was in evidence.

Instead of the coastal path to the right, we took a smaller, less-used path close to the hedge. This joins the coastal path briefly, then heads for the ridge leading to the fort.

The terrain was rough in places, but what fabulous views from the higher ground (about 800 feet; 242 metres).

Three sides of the peninsula clearly visible. Heather coming into bloom, a couple of horses.

From the top we tried to reach the coastal path directly, but not a brilliant idea, as there were some steepish craggy drops.

Instead we found a ladder stile and took the path down into Rhiw itself, seeing some more corners of the village. Afterwards we walked down the quiet road.

Another chat with the Welsh lady at the crossroads. (Groeslon means the crossroads.) The walk was close to 4 miles. and about 525 feet of climbing

Wales Coast Path ,Ty’n Rhyd , Ysgo , Aberdaron

 Tuesday 5th July 2022

An after-lunch decision to tackle the coastal path into Aberdaron.

We took the usual minor road route towards Porth Ysgo, but turned right instead of continuing to the cove.  

The route proved quite tricky at first, not too clearly marked. There was a fine drizzle and in parts the path was rather overgrown with (wet today) ferns in places. Views were pretty good.

Much pleasanter as we approached Aberdaron, though waymarking towards the road was not good.

An unexpectedly delightful section took us down beside the Afon Daron and into Aberdaron itself.

We had a very welcome ice-cream followed by coffee to celebrate almost 5 miles of walking.

  We walked back along the road. This was just over two miles, much of it uphill, but generally quiet.

 Almost 500 feet of ascent and descent, and 7 miles in total.

Ty’n Rhyd to Porth Ysgo twice

Sunday 3rd July 2022

A short stroll of 2 or 3 miles depending on which route you take.

We use the tiny minor roads now, as the footpath proved almost impassable last year.