Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn
Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn
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Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn
02:13
8.14km
110m
Hiking
Embark on the Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron, a moderate hike that takes you along the rugged Welsh Coast Path. This 5.1-mile (8.1 km) route, with an elevation gain of 366 feet (112 metres), typically takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes to complete. You will experience dramatic coastal…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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AHNE Llŷn
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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114 m
Aberdaron Beach and Village
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211 m
Aberdaron Beach
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Many facilities available here including café, ice cream, fish & chips, restaurants and bar.
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1.55 km
View of Aberdaron Bay from the Cliffs
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1.96 km
Porth Meudwy Cove
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4.16 km
Pen y Cil Headland
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8.14 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.79 km
2.40 km
1.48 km
257 m
171 m
Surfaces
3.76 km
2.52 km
1.62 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Tuesday 26 May
23°C
16°C
48 %
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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h
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Trail Reviews
Since rain was forecast again at 1 p.m., we only set off for a short walk along the coast. Above the cliffs, there were even a few small muggles to climb 😉. However, after the wind had picked up so much that even simple walking was hardly possible, we turned away with a heavy heart. Less than an hour later, the rain started. So not so tragic ☺️