Porth Neigwl Beach

This is a large beach on the southwest facing side of the Lleyn Peninsula. It is also known as Hell's Mouth, and is a popular spot with surfers. It is predominantly sandy in nature, with a pebbly foreshore. The area lies within the Sea cliffs of Lleyn Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation, the Lleyn Peninsula and the Sarnau Special Area of Conservation, and the Llyn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Beach type: pebbles & sand

Nearest town: Abersoch

Local authority: Gwynedd Council

OS Grid Reference: SH281262

Awards

Green Coast Beach

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Things to see and do near Porth Neigwl Beach

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Weather

Forecast for Thursday 25 April

06:00

Chance of rain	90%
Max temp.	9°C
(feels like	6°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	ENE
Pressure	992
Humidity	86%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00

Chance of rain	12%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	ESE
Pressure	992
Humidity	82%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00

Chance of rain	15%
Max temp.	12°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	SSE
Pressure	993
Humidity	77%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00

Chance of rain	34%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	8°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 8mph.	S
Pressure	995
Humidity	77%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00

Chance of rain	32%
Max temp.	11°C
(feels like	7°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	S
Pressure	997
Humidity	77%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00

Chance of rain	9%
Max temp.	10°C
(feels like	6°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	S
Pressure	999
Humidity	82%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Accomodation near Porth Neigwl Beach

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

• Moel Yr Wyn

  
  Within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Moel Yr Wyn offers rooms with free WiFi. Quietly situated in Rhiw, it is along the Welsh Coastal Pathway. Abersoch is 17 minutes' drive away and Aberdaron is less than 4 miles away. Details...

• Craig Y Glyn

  
  Situated in Llanbedrog in the Ll?n peninsula of Gwynedd, Craig Y Glyn is a luxury bed and breakfast 5 minutes' walk from the beach. The famous Snowdonia National Park is 35 miles away. Details...

• Pen Llyn Bed and Breakfast

  
  Located in the village of Dinas, in North West Wales, the luxury Pen Llyn Bed and Breakfast is less than 4 miles from the sea. Details...

• Gwesty Ty Newydd

  
  Overlooking the sandy beach of Aberdaron, Gwesty Ty Newydd is a well-appointed bed and breakfast on north west Wales’ Llyn Peninsula. With a bar, restaurant and sea-view terrace, it also provides free Wi-Fi. Details...

• Aberdaron Holiday Cottage & Lodge

  The Aberdaron Holiday Cottage & Lodge provides self-catering accommodation in North Wales at the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, with free on-site parking and Wi-Fi. Details...

• Crown Hotel

  
  Crown Hotel offers a restaurant and bar in the village of Pwllheli, a 6-minute walk from the train station. The hotel offers free WiFi and parking. The bar features a billiards table and dart board. Details...

Self-catering

• Maes Coch

  Maes Coch is a modern, detached cottage on the edge of the seaside village of Abersoch on the Lleyn Peninsula in North Wales. The cottage has five bedrooms (two doubles, two twins and one with bunk beds) which with the addition of two family bathrooms make it suitable for ten people. Details...

• Bwythyn-y-saer

  Situated on the edge of the lovely seaside town of Abersoch - famous for its wonderful beaches and watersports facilities ?? is this lovely single-storey, semi-detached, stone-built cottage. Details...

• Bwythyn-y-wennol

  This lovely, semi-detached stone-built holiday cottage, situated on the edge of the seaside town of Abersoch is just a few minutes walk to the Lleyn Coastal path. Details...

• The Grain Store

  Originally built as a grain store in the 19th Century, this detached property now offers accommodation for groups of up to four people. It is set in an enviable location, offering views of the sea and Mount Cader Idris. Details...

• Harbour View Apartment

  Harbour View Apartment is a cosy second floor flat in the heart of Abersoch on the lovely Llyn Peninsula. The property offers welcoming accommodation in an ideal holiday location. There is a king-size double, a further double and a triple bunk. Details...

• Glan Y Don Bach

  Glan Y Don Bach is a semi-detached cottage situated in the village of Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula. This cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one twin, as well as a ground floor bathroom. Details...

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