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Trefor to Pistyll, Llyn Peninsula

Summary

Linear walk from Trefor to Pistyll along the Wales Coast Path with detour to summit of Yr Eifl. From there the walk continues via the valley of Nant Gwrtheyrn, where the old quarrying village is now a Welsh Language and Heritage Centre.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Walking time:
05h 00m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Trefor, free car park overlooking beach (SH376472)

lat: 52.9976624

lon: -4.4215147

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