Activities in Pen Llyn / Lleyn Peninsula
Action away from the water includes mountain climbing, cliff hanging, go-karting, hiking, rambling, quad biking, painting, walking and golf – again visitors are spoilt for choice.
Glasfryn Parc, Y Ffor, Pwllheli
Glasfryn Park between Caernarfon and Pwllheli, has everything you need for a family fun-day: go-karting, quad biking, 10 pin bowling, archery, coarse fishing, restaurant and farm shop. Tel: 01766 810202
Jumping, from a trapeze, zipping through the air and climbing high are just a few of the breathtaking challenges you can encounter at Ropeworks. Gloriously situated on the Lleyn Peninsula, close to Snowdonia, Ropeworks is one of the area’s brightest and most exciting attractions. On the impressive network of high poles you can swing, climb, zip and leap through the air like you never thought you could. No longer do you have to run away and join the circus to get this sort of high-flying fun !
Golf Courses on Pen Lyn
The Llyn caters for golfers of all levels with excellent facilities and a scenic backdrop unparalleled by many locations. Choose from short and long courses of 9 and 18 holes, gentle grassland or rough gorse, flat links or courses with rugged features. Our courses are;
Abersoch Golf Club, Abersoch
This 60 acre 18 hole golf course, adjoining the beach, is a combination of the best parkland and links golf which is both picturesque and challenging. Tel: 01758 712622.
Criccieth Golf Club, Lon Ednyfed, Criccieth
This hilltop 18 hole golf course is a mile inland from the seaside resort of Criccieth and is renowned for the beauty of its surroundings. Tel: 01766 522154.
Nefyn and District Golf Club, Morfa Nefyn
With no fewer than 26 holes, offering two clifftop 18 hole courses set in spectacular coastal scenery, golfers are spoilt for choice. Tel: 01758 720966.
Porthmadog Golf Club, Morfa Bychan, Porthmadog
The 18 hole links course offers an intriguing mixture of heathland and linksland for the discerning golfer. Tel: 01766 514124.
Pwllheli Golf Club, Pwllheli plus picture and other details
This flat 18 hole course offers both gentle parkland and a true test of links golf, making it suitable for golfers of all ages and abilities. Tel: 01758 701644.
Gwynus Golf Course, Pistyll, Pwllheli
The 9 hole, par 3 parkland course is the newest golf course with pleasant surroundings so families and the uninitiated can enjoy a round of golf in total tranquillity. Hire clubs available. Tel: 01286 660440.
Llyn Golf Centre, Penrhos, Pwllheli
An all weather golf facility for beginners and advanced players including a 15 bay driving range, practice green and bunker. Hire clubs available. There is also a 9 hole golf course with sea views. Tel: 01758 701200
Porthmadog Driving Range, Porthmadog
The 370 yard floodlit driving range has 17 bays – 10 inside and 7 out in the open. Hire clubs available. Tel: 01766 514225.
Cycling
Discover the glorious Lleyn Peninsula countryside by cycling along some of the most scenic and exciting routes in Wales. Visit a local Tourist Information Centre to pick up a copy of the new guide on the four easy to follow cycle routes on the Lleyn complete with guide and maps.
Lon Eifion Cycle Way
This scenic 12.5m/20km cycle path has been upgraded with an excellent hard surface all the way. The northern end starts 400 metres south of the large car park near Caernarfon castle. Excellent views of Snowdonia abound along the route. The southern end is at Bryncir, near Criccieth, where there is also a small car park. Lon Eifion is part of Lon Las Cymru, route number 8 on the National Cycle Network.
Lon Las Cymru Cycle Way
Lon Las Cymru continues from Caernarfon north to Bangor on the Lôn Las Menai. After crossing the Menai Strait on the Menai Suspension Bridge onto Anglesey the route follows quiet roads (which are signposted NCN 8) across the island to Holyhead.
Horse Riding
Enjoying the magnificent scenery on horseback is one of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of the Llyn Peninsula. There are excellent opportunities for riding, hacking and trekking.
Cilan Riding Centre, Abersoch. Tel: 01758 713276
Afonwen Riding Centre, Pwllheli. Tel: 01766 810939
Dwyfor Ranch Equestrian, Llanystumdwy, Criccieth. Tel: 01766 523349
Llanbedrog Riding Centre, Llanbedrog. Tel: 01758 740267
Pen Llyn Lusitano Stud and Riding Centre, Llaniestyn. Tel: 01758 730741