Braich y Noddfa

Cliff, Slope in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Braich y Noddfa

Milestone — Milestone Credit: Adrian Dust

Braich y Noddfa is a prominent cliff and slope located in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated along the coast of the Irish Sea, it offers breathtaking views and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

Rising to a height of approximately 250 meters, Braich y Noddfa is known for its rugged beauty and dramatic scenery. The cliff face is composed of layered rocks, displaying the geological history of the area. The slope leading up to the cliff is covered with a variety of vegetation, including heather, gorse, and wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape.

The cliff provides an ideal vantage point for birdwatching, as it is home to a diverse range of bird species. Peregrine falcons, choughs, and ravens can often be spotted soaring above the cliff, while gannets and guillemots can be seen diving into the sea below.

The area surrounding Braich y Noddfa is also rich in history and culture. Ruins of ancient settlements and burial sites have been discovered nearby, indicating human presence in the area dating back thousands of years. The cliff and slope have been featured in local folklore and legends, adding to the mystique and allure of the location.

Visitors to Braich y Noddfa can enjoy various recreational activities, including hiking along the coastal path, photography, and wildlife observation. The cliff also offers opportunities for rock climbing and abseiling for those seeking a more adventurous experience.

Overall, Braich y Noddfa is a captivating natural landmark that showcases the beauty and diversity of Caernarfonshire's coastal landscape. Its stunning views, rich wildlife, and historical significance make it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Braich y Noddfa Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.801625/-4.7613133 or Grid Reference SH1326. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Milestone

Milestone

The southern slopes of Mynydd Mawr Bardsey Island in the hazy background.

The southern slopes of Mynydd Mawr

Bardsey Island in the hazy background.

North-eastern slopes of Mynydd Mawr

North-eastern slopes of Mynydd Mawr

Steps to the summit of Mynydd Mawr I presume that the steps, and the concrete platform at their foot, are the remains of constructions during World War II.

Steps to the summit of Mynydd Mawr

I presume that the steps, and the concrete platform at their foot, are the remains of constructions during World War II.

The summit of Mynydd y Gwyddel This small hill is 99m high. Bardsey Island is in a rather misty distance.

The summit of Mynydd y Gwyddel

This small hill is 99m high. Bardsey Island is in a rather misty distance.

Cwrt Farm Aberdaron Bay beyond.

Cwrt Farm

Aberdaron Bay beyond.

Trwy'r gat / Through a gate Cerddwyr yn mynd trwy gat yn Uwchfynydd.

Walkers going through gate at Uwchfynydd (trans. above mountain).

Trwy'r gat / Through a gate

Cerddwyr yn mynd trwy gat yn Uwchfynydd. Walkers going through gate at Uwchfynydd (trans. above mountain).

Llwybr yn Uwchfynydd / Path at Uwchfynydd Llwybr yn mynd drwy gaeau yn Uwchfynydd. Nid yw&#039;r llwybr ar y ddaear yn dilyn yr un a ddynodir ar y Map OS.

A path going through fields in Uwchfynydd (trans. above mountain). The path on the ground does not correspond with that as shown by the OS Map.

Llwybr yn Uwchfynydd / Path at Uwchfynydd

Llwybr yn mynd drwy gaeau yn Uwchfynydd. Nid yw'r llwybr ar y ddaear yn dilyn yr un a ddynodir ar y Map OS. A path going through fields in Uwchfynydd (trans. above mountain). The path on the ground does not correspond with that as shown by the OS Map.

Tuag at Fynydd Mawr / Towards Mynydd Mawr Cerddwyr yn cyrraedd hen ddisgwylfa wylwyr y glannau ar Fynydd Mawr.

Walkers approaching the former coastguard lookout on Mynydd Mawr (trans. big mountain).

Tuag at Fynydd Mawr / Towards Mynydd Mawr

Cerddwyr yn cyrraedd hen ddisgwylfa wylwyr y glannau ar Fynydd Mawr. Walkers approaching the former coastguard lookout on Mynydd Mawr (trans. big mountain).

Ger Bryn Goronwy / Near Bryn Goronwy Gat fochyn ger anhedd-dy o&#039;r enw Bryn Goronwy.

A kissing gate near a property known as Bryn Goronwy (trans. Goronwy&#039;s hill).

Ger Bryn Goronwy / Near Bryn Goronwy

Gat fochyn ger anhedd-dy o'r enw Bryn Goronwy. A kissing gate near a property known as Bryn Goronwy (trans. Goronwy's hill).

Hen gat fochyn / Old kissing gate Hen gar fochyn ger Bryn Goronwy.

An old kissing gate near Bryn Goronwy. (trans. Goronwy&#039;s hill).

Hen gat fochyn / Old kissing gate

Hen gar fochyn ger Bryn Goronwy. An old kissing gate near Bryn Goronwy. (trans. Goronwy's hill).

A soggy start to a walk This innocent looking green lane proved to be as much water as grass. A good test for the boots in the first few hundred metres of a walk.

A soggy start to a walk

This innocent looking green lane proved to be as much water as grass. A good test for the boots in the first few hundred metres of a walk.

Sheep pasture, Uwchmynydd Following a footpath across sheep pasture towards the white farmhouse. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Anelog.

Sheep pasture, Uwchmynydd

Following a footpath across sheep pasture towards the white farmhouse. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Anelog.

Coastal sheep, Pennant Sheep on clifftop pasture close to Pennant cottage. The first traces of a sea mist can be seen creeping around the headland.

Coastal sheep, Pennant

Sheep on clifftop pasture close to Pennant cottage. The first traces of a sea mist can be seen creeping around the headland.

The start of a testing little hill The coast path near Pennant makes a shortish but very steep ascent of the northern spur of Mynydd Mawr. Meanwhile a sea mist creeps in from behind, soon enveloping the headland and obliterating the view along the path.

The start of a testing little hill

The coast path near Pennant makes a shortish but very steep ascent of the northern spur of Mynydd Mawr. Meanwhile a sea mist creeps in from behind, soon enveloping the headland and obliterating the view along the path.

Misty coastline from Mynydd y Gwyddel Looking down from the southern slopes of Mynydd y Gwyddel towards the waymarked coast path. A sea mist has reached this far from the NW side of the peninsula.

Misty coastline from Mynydd y Gwyddel

Looking down from the southern slopes of Mynydd y Gwyddel towards the waymarked coast path. A sea mist has reached this far from the NW side of the peninsula.

Waymarker on the coast path Waymarker on the Wales coast path below Mynydd y Gwyddel with a fine specimen of a parasol mushroom [Macropiota procera] close by.

Waymarker on the coast path

Waymarker on the Wales coast path below Mynydd y Gwyddel with a fine specimen of a parasol mushroom [Macropiota procera] close by.

View across Porth Felen Part of the most southerly section of the Llyn coastline. Still a little sea mist reaching this far from the NW coast.

View across Porth Felen

Part of the most southerly section of the Llyn coastline. Still a little sea mist reaching this far from the NW coast.

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Braich y Noddfa is located at Grid Ref: SH1326 (Lat: 52.801625, Lng: -4.7613133)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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Located within 500m of 52.801625,-4.7613133

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.8026974/-4.756232

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 52.8022626/-4.7572054

Mynydd Mawr

Ele: 150

Natural: peak

Lat/Long: 52.7981127/-4.7609337

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.798338/-4.7607701

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7983494/-4.760742

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7983583/-4.7607125

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7983721/-4.760691

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7983842/-4.7606548

Barrier: block

Bicycle: yes

Foot: yes

Lat/Long: 52.7983956/-4.7606267

Tourism: viewpoint

Lat/Long: 52.798147/-4.761242

Bicycle Parking

Bicycle Parking: stands

Capacity: 4

Lat/Long: 52.798232/-4.7606684

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