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Porth Neigwl Beach

Gwynedd, Wales


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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.

Porth Neigwl Beach is adjacent to the Llyn Peninsula Coastal Path and the Wales Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 7 December

Today
Chance of rain 93%
Max temp. 9°C
(feels like 2°C)
Wind 40mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 15%
Min temp. 6°C
(feels like 1°C)
Wind 34mph

The tide at Porth Neigwl Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 6:47 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 11:53 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.4°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Porth Neigwl Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth) (0.2 miles)
Plas yn Rhiw (2.9 miles)
Plas Glyn y Weddw (4.3 miles)
Pen Llyn Lusitano Stud and Riding Centre (4.9 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Llanengan

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: SH280265

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Gwynedd

Parish: Llanengan

Nearest postcode: LL53 7LS

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