Attractions / Activities

The slate in this mine, which is found in veins between layers of ancient Pre-Cambrian rocks, is among the oldest in the world. Many industrial towns in Britain and Ireland have the original roofs made of Llanfair slate.

Welcome to the only 9 hole pay and play golf course on the Llŷn Peninsula, located near to the coastal resort of Abersoch. This all-weather golf facility is suitable for both beginners and experienced golfers.

Machroes is a long, sandy beach located to the south of Abersoch, merging with Abersoch Beach and backed by Abersoch Golf Club. At the southern end of the beach there is a small car park and toilets.

Providing watersports tuition since 1997, Offaxis in Abersoch offer a range of personal surfing, paddleboarding and wakeboarding lessons. All their instructors carry the minimum NARS SLSGB Surf Coach Lifesaver Award.

Plas Brondanw was given to Sir Clough Williams-Ellis by his father in 1902. The gardens at Plas Brondanw are the finest example of Sir Clough’s talent for creative landscape design.

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.