For such a small island, Bardsey has a colourful history largely as a place of pilgrimage since the early years of Christianity – it’s often called the “island of 20,000 saints” owing to its popularity for visiting pilgrims.Today the remains of the thirteenth century Augustinian Abbey of St. Mary can be seen on the island. a b Dr John Davies (2003-02-14). "Census shows Welsh language rise". BBC News . Retrieved 2010-12-06. Farming was originally simple and organic, but underwent major changes after the Second World War as machines came into widespread use. Land was drained and fields expanded and reseeded. From the 1950s onwards, extensive use was made of artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, leading to drastic changes in the appearance of the landscape. Commotes of Wales

This Welsh Language Heritage Centre is located near the village of Llithfaen on the wonderful Llyn Peninsula. View Full Details>> This walk takes you up to the Iron Age Hill fort of Garn Boduan on the Llyn Peninsula near Nefyn. View Full Details>> This coastal Welsh village makes a great base for exploring the Llyn Peninsula on foot. This walk uses a section of the Llyn Coastal Path to create a circular route around the village. On the way you'll visit a fine coastal viewpoint and pass the area where the ferries depart to Bardsey Island.Set along this bucolic slice of Welsh countryside are some of the best beaches in Wales. From the stunning sand and surf of Porth Neigwl to hidden gems and secret coves dotted along the coast they are all great, So, whether you want to take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline or hit the surf, the Llŷn Peninsula has you covered. Tourism developed after the railway to Pwllheli was built in 1867. The town expanded rapidly, with several large houses and hotels constructed, and a tramway was built linking the town to Llanbedrog. After the Second World War, Butlins established a holiday camp at Penychain, which attracted visitors from the industrial cities of North West England and the West Midlands. As car ownership increased, the tourist industry spread to the countryside and to coastal villages such as Aberdaron, Abersoch, Llanbedrog and Nefyn, where many families supplemented their income by letting out rooms and houses. [5] Medieval administration [ edit ] It’s only a mile south of Porth Iago, and the two could be combined in a short but spectacular coast path walk. 7. Aberdaron Beach St Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron, stands right above Aberdaron beach

See also: History of the Welsh language – 2001 census and second home controversy Governance [ edit ] Traeth Bach means ‘little beach’, and at low tide, this is not what it says on the tin: it is huge. David Angel is a Welsh historian, photographer and writer, with over 30 years experience exploring Europe. One of our favourite day’s out while in the Llyn Peninsula was on board the Woodland Wanderer, one of the journeys run by the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.Davies, Robert (2000). The Age Of Conquest (2nded.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. p.22. ISBN 978-0-19-820878-5. This walk climbs to the remote Iron Age Hillfort at Garn Fadryn in the Llyn Peninsula . View Full Details>> This circular walk takes you around the town of Pwllheli on the Llyn Peninsula. On the walk you'll visit the harbour, beach, the River Rhydir and the Lon Cob Bach Nature Reserve. Pwllheli is considered the the main town of the peninsula, with a train station and a range of shops and other services.

Nant Gwrtheyrn is a Welsh Language and Heritage Centre, located near the village of Llithfaen on the northern coast of the beautiful peninsula. Owen, H. W.; Morgan, R. (2007). Dictionary of the Place-names of Wales. Ceredigion: Gomer Press. ISBN 1843239019. The peninsula is the original home of the Lleyn breed of sheep. This is a hardy and prolific breed that has become much more prominent over the last 20 years due to its excellent prolificacy and mothering ability. The sheep are white-faced; on average, ewes weigh about 70 kilograms (150lb) and rams 90 kilograms (200lb). More than one date for your map may be quoted - this is where different sections of it were surveyed or drawn at different times.

This walk starts in the village and follows the path west along the pretty beach and Aberdaron Bay. You then head south to Porth Meudwy where you can catch boats to Bardsey Island. The island has some nice walks and is a great place for birdwatching.

Best walks on Anglesey– Eight of the best Anglesey walks to help you discover more of this magnificent island.A Vision of Britain Through Time: Aberdaron Civil Parish Archived 2012-06-30 at archive.today. Retrieved 12 January 2010. He has a degree in History from Manchester University, and his work is regularly featured in global media including the BBC, Condé Nast Traveller, The Guardian, The Times, and The Sunday Times. You continue east through the town to the Inner Harbour where there's a nice path to follow to South Beach. You then retrace your steps to return to the train station and the finish point of the walk. View Full Details>> The main beach to the south of the village is easily accessible, with outstanding views to Snowdonia and a row of higgledy-piggledy brightly painted beach huts completes a lovely scene.