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Mynydd Mawr headland loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn

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Mynydd Mawr headland loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn

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Mynydd Mawr headland loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn

02:03

18.0km

410m

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Embark on a difficult jogging adventure around the Mynydd Mawr headland, a challenging 11.2-mile (18.0 km) loop that climbs 1347 feet (411 metres) over approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. This route offers diverse coastal terrain, from rugged cliffs and expansive sandy beaches to prominent headlands like Pen y Cil.…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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114 m

St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron

Highlight • Religious Site

Aberdaron is a very beautiful but busy coastal village that has an ancient pedigree. In days gone by this fishing village used to be the last stop for pilgrims on …

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8.11 km

Mynydd Anelog

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Mynydd Anelog is only 191 metres high but high enough to be listed as a UK Marilyn. It might be small but there are fine views to be had looking …

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10.8 km

View of Bardsey Island from Mynydd Mawr

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From the magical summit of Mynydd Mawr, you can see right across the Llŷn Peninsula and out to sea. Bardsey Island, Snowdonia, Anglesey and even the Irish coast – it's …

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14.0 km

Pen y Cil Headland

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Pen y Cil is the southern tip of the Llyn Peninsula. The rock here is igneous and there is great climbing on the cliffs below. The Welsh coast path trail …

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16.1 km

Porth Meudwy (Fisherman's Cove)

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Fisherman’s cove or Porth Meudwy is a small, enclosed beach on the east coast of the Llyn Peninsula. It's a working beach and it's interesting to see the boats and pots on the way past.

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18.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.20 km

1.22 km

1.15 km

203 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

3.73 km

1.35 km

471 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

9°C

14 %

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Mynydd Mawr headland loop from Aberdaron — Llŷn

St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron

Mynydd Anelog

View of Bardsey Island from Mynydd Mawr

Pen y Cil Headland

Porth Meudwy (Fisherman's Cove)

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