Attractions / Activities
Porth Neigwl | Hell's Mouth
Attraction
This beach’s dramatic English name is based not just on its semicircular shape resembling a wide, open mouth. Its hellish dimension comes from a savage, south-westerly aspect that offers precious little shelter to sailors.
Llanengan, Gwynedd, LL53 7LG
Porthor (Whistling Sands)
Attraction
This small, picturesque National Trust beach, backed by steep grassy cliffs, is on the Llŷn Heritage Coast. It’s famously known as ‘Whistling Sands’, a nickname based on the sound the granules make underfoot when you walk over its gleaming sand.
Aberdaron, LL53 8LH
Sightseeing Cruises
Attraction
Enjoy a trip on the Queen Victoria and Princess Christine, passenger boats operated by Sightseeing Cruises, the alternative way to view the historic medieval town of Conwy and its famous Castle, along with views of Snowdonia and the surround
Tywyn Beach
Attraction
Tywyn’s name derives from Welsh words meaning dunes and seaside – so if you know a little Welsh you’ll know what to expect! There’s firm sand too – lots of it.
Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 0DE
Walk Snowdonia
Activity Operator
Walk Snowdonia offers guided walks up Yr Wyddfa and other mountains in Eryri National Park, and also offers navigation courses and gorge scrambling.