Llŷn National Landscape
Nowhere is far from the sea on the long, low peninsula of Llŷn, which is famous for the unspoilt beauty of its coastline. The National Landscape, covering a quarter of the peninsula, is largely coastal, but extends inland to take in volcanic peaks such as Garn Fadrun and Garn Boduan. The varied geology is reflected in a succession of superb coastal landscapes, from the steep craggy cliffs around Aberdaron Bay to sandy bays and headlands.
Llyn is a working landscape
Mae’r Tirwedd Cenedlaethol hwn, sydd wedi’i leoli ar benrhyn hir, isel Llŷn, yn enwog am ei forlin digyffwrdd. Mae’r Tirwedd Cenedlaethol yn rhychwantu chwarter o’r penrhyn, gan gynnwys ardaloedd arfordirol a mewndirol â chopaon folcanig fel Garn Fadrun a Garn Boduan. Mae daeareg amrywiol y rhanbarth yn creu tirweddau arfordirol trawiadol, o’r clogwyni danheddog o amgylch Bae Aberdaron i bentiroedd a baeau tywodlyd.
Mannau uchaf Llŷn yw creigiau gwenithfaen yr Eifl (564m) yn y gogledd. Oddi tanynt, mae caeau a thir pori’n ymestyn tuag at y môr, gan ddiweddu wrth glogwyni du trawiadol Mynydd Mawr. Mae’r ardal wledig wedi’i nodweddu gan lonydd cul, terfynau caeau, a ffermydd bach, gan gynnwys tir comin agored hynafol.
Mae safleoedd bywyd gwyllt nodedig yn cynnwys Ynys Enlli, sy’n noddfa ar gyfer adar môr a morloi llwyd. Mae gan yr ardal hanes cyfoethog, gyda henebion maes o’r cyfnod Mesolithig a bryngaerau Oes Haearn fel Tre’r Ceiri. Mae llawer o’r Tirwedd Cenedlaethol yn Dirwedd o Ddiddordeb Hanesyddol Eithriadol, hefyd.
Mae Llŷn yn cynnwys ffermydd teulu traddodiadol sy’n magu defaid a gwartheg, gyda ffermydd llaeth ar dir pori gwell. Mae hen bentrefi pysgota fel Abersoch ac Aberdaron yn ganolfannau bywiog i dwristiaid erbyn hyn. Ardal Gymraeg ei hiaith yn bennaf yw Llŷn, ac mae’n wynebu heriau yn sgil mudo allan a mewnlifiad o breswylwyr di-Gymraeg, gyda llawer o gartrefi’n ail gartrefi. Mae twristiaeth, gan gynnwys cerdded, hwylio, a bordhwylio, yn rhoi hwb mawr i’r economi leol, yn enwedig yn ystod adegau brig. Mae’r Tirwedd Cenedlaethol yn gyrchfan poblogaidd ar gyfer carafanio a gwersylla, hefyd.
Mynydd Nefyn
Located on the long, low peninsula of Llŷn, this National Landscape is renowned for its unspoilt coastline. The National Landscape covers a quarter of the peninsula, encompassing coastal and inland areas with volcanic peaks like Garn Fadrun and Garn Boduan. The region's diverse geology creates stunning coastal landscapes, from the craggy cliffs around Aberdaron Bay to sandy bays and headlands.
Llŷn’s highest points are the granite crags of Yr Eifl (564m) in the north. Below, fields and pastures stretch towards the sea, ending at the dramatic black cliffs of Mynydd Mawr. The countryside is marked by narrow lanes, field boundaries, and small farms, including ancient open commons.
Notable wildlife sites include Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island), a sanctuary for seabirds and grey seals. The area is rich in history, with field monuments from Mesolithic times and Iron Age hill-forts like Tre’r Ceiri. Much of the National Landscape is also a Landscape of Outstanding Historic Interest.
Llŷn features traditional family farms raising sheep and cattle, with dairying on better pastures. Former fishing villages such as Abersoch and Aberdaron are now vibrant tourist centres. A predominantly Welsh-speaking area, Llŷn faces challenges from outmigration and an influx of non-Welsh-speaking residents, with many homes being second homes. Tourism, including walking, sailing, and windsurfing, significantly boosts the local economy, especially during peak periods. The National Landscape is also a popular destination for caravanning and camping.
