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Afon Wen Beach is situated approximately midway between Criccieth Castle and Pwllheli on the south side of the Llŷn Peninsula. To access the beach, visitors can take the A497 from Pwllheli in a north-easterly direction. About one mile after the Butlins Park, a small track leads to a railway bridge, where there is limited parking. A track leads under the bridge towards the beach. Alternatively, visitors can take the roundabout on the A497 and turn south down a lane, which leads directly to the beach, where a small car park is available.
The beach at Afon Wen is a mix of sand and shingle, curving around a bay and sloping gently into the water. The Afon Wen (River Wen) and the Afon Dwyfor both enter the sea in the bay. The beach is a popular spot for fishing and offers bracing, coastal walks at any time of year.
There are a number of holiday parks and caravan sites in the area, including a camping site located on the beach front. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, including fishing and coastal walks, in a peaceful and rural setting.
Afon Wen Beach is adjacent to the Wales Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 43% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 7mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 19°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
The tide at Afon Wen Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:42 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:00 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Park in Afon Wen and walk to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Afon Wen
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Chwilog
OS Grid: SH442369
Coordinates: 52°54'27"N 4°19'5"W
Mapcode: GBR 5G.NTSZ
What 3 Words: briefer.proposes.starfish
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Wales
Local Authority: Gwynedd
Parish: Llannor
Nearest postcode: LL53 6TZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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