Abersoch

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Abersoch

Abersoch Harbour
Abersoch Harbour Credit: Anthony Parkes

Abersoch is a picturesque seaside village located on the Llŷn Peninsula in Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated on the southern coast of the peninsula, it overlooks Cardigan Bay and benefits from stunning views of the Snowdonia mountain range. With its pristine sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters, and rugged cliffs, it has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The village itself offers a range of amenities, including charming cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. Abersoch is particularly known for its thriving sailing scene, attracting enthusiasts from all over the country. The Abersoch Sailing Club, established in 1932, hosts various regattas and events throughout the year, drawing sailing enthusiasts and spectators alike.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoilt for choice in Abersoch, with opportunities for water sports such as windsurfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. The surrounding countryside offers numerous walking trails, providing breathtaking views of the coastline and countryside.

Abersoch also boasts a vibrant social scene, with a range of bars and pubs offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The village is particularly lively during the summer months when the population swells with holidaymakers.

Accommodation options in Abersoch cater to a range of preferences, from luxury hotels and bed and breakfasts to campsites and caravan parks. The village is easily accessible by road and public transport, making it a convenient destination for visitors.

Overall, Abersoch offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a vibrant community, making it an idyllic destination for those seeking a coastal getaway in Caernarfonshire.

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Abersoch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.825686/-4.511874 or Grid Reference SH3028. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Abersoch Harbour
Abersoch Harbour
The harbour, Abersoch in 1987 The Harbour Hotel <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/638147" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/638147">Link</a> is the white painted building in the middle of the view
The harbour, Abersoch in 1987
The Harbour Hotel Link is the white painted building in the middle of the view
Inner harbour, Abersoch The tidal Afon Soch winds through the town of Abersoch, where various leisure craft are moored.
Inner harbour, Abersoch
The tidal Afon Soch winds through the town of Abersoch, where various leisure craft are moored.
Inner harbour, Abersoch The inner harbour, viewed from the bridge over the Afon Soch at high water.
Inner harbour, Abersoch
The inner harbour, viewed from the bridge over the Afon Soch at high water.
Abersoch harbour c1956 Abersoch harbour before commercialisation.
Abersoch harbour c1956
Abersoch harbour before commercialisation.
Outfall pipe at Abersoch Evening in Abersoch, looking along the pipe out into St Tudwal's Road, with the mountains of mid-Wales in the distance.
Outfall pipe at Abersoch
Evening in Abersoch, looking along the pipe out into St Tudwal's Road, with the mountains of mid-Wales in the distance.
Former chapel, Llangian On the OS map it is shown as having a spire - presumably replaced by the house attachment when it was converted to a dwelling.
Former chapel, Llangian
On the OS map it is shown as having a spire - presumably replaced by the house attachment when it was converted to a dwelling.
Village store, Llangian A very welcoming, friendly shop.
Village store, Llangian
A very welcoming, friendly shop.
Entering Llanengan
Entering Llanengan
Walking the dogs, at Abersoch On the beach to the south of the town.
Walking the dogs, at Abersoch
On the beach to the south of the town.
Groyne, Borth Fawr On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking East.
Groyne, Borth Fawr
On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking East.
Groynes, Borth Fawr On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking east.
Groynes, Borth Fawr
On the beach at Abersoch, Lleyn Peninsula, looking east.
Former Police Station Now a clothing shop,White Stuff, on Lon Pen Cei.
Former Police Station
Now a clothing shop,White Stuff, on Lon Pen Cei.
Abersoch harbour Looking east to the small jetty and boat launching ramp. Snowdonia in the far distance.
Abersoch harbour
Looking east to the small jetty and boat launching ramp. Snowdonia in the far distance.
Antur Aberuchaf A craft centre.
Antur Aberuchaf
A craft centre.
Dodrefn mawr - Large furniture Outside Wild Wood, one of the units at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3040761">SH3128 : Antur Aberuchaf</a>
Dodrefn mawr - Large furniture
Outside Wild Wood, one of the units at SH3128 : Antur Aberuchaf
Chalet living Could be anywhere in the world; in fact it is the Llyn Peninsula, Wales.
Chalet living
Could be anywhere in the world; in fact it is the Llyn Peninsula, Wales.
The Warren Beach Postcard perfect strolling along one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales
The Warren Beach
Postcard perfect strolling along one of the most beautiful beaches in Wales
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Abersoch is located at Grid Ref: SH3028 (Lat: 52.825686, Lng: -4.511874)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Aber-soch

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.825686,-4.511874
Abersoch
Is In: Gwynedd,Wales,UK
Name Cy: Abersoch
Name En: Abersoch
Place: village
Source: npe
Wikidata: Q319710
Wikipedia: en:Abersoch
Lat/Long: 52.8226822/-4.5075491
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 18
Lat/Long: 52.8230055/-4.5059594
Craigle B&B
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 52.8237869/-4.5072679
Fferm Cae Du
Tourism: caravan_site
Lat/Long: 52.8225276/-4.5123801
Post Box
Ref: LL53 36
Lat/Long: 52.8229977/-4.5136395
Bryn Afon Bed and Breakfast
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 52.8237082/-4.5090428
Name Cy: Antur Aberuchaf
Name En: Aberuchaf Craft Centre
Tourism: attraction
Lat/Long: 52.8265475/-4.5072748
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.8270655/-4.5082743
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 52.8273004/-4.5084996
Post Box
Note: reference partially obscured
Lat/Long: 52.8296681/-4.5144842
Llysfor B&B
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 52.827189/-4.5059691
Post Box
Ref: LL53 46
Lat/Long: 52.8274483/-4.5050499
Bus Stop
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Route Ref: 18
Lat/Long: 52.8274521/-4.505044
Abersoch and District Tourist Information
Information: office
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 52.8244172/-4.5051723
Post Office
Abersoch Post Office
Addr City: Abersoch
Addr Housename: Talafon Stores
Addr Postcode: LL53 7DL
Brand: Post Office
Brand Wikidata: Q1783168
Name Cy: Swyddfa'r Post Abersoch
Name En: Abersoch Post Office
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:00
Ref Pol Id: 134356
Website: https://www.postoffice.co.uk/branch-finder/3516040/abersoch
Lat/Long: 52.8245914/-4.5047658
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:15; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: metal_post
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LL53 70
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 52.8245424/-4.504862
Pub
St Tudwals Inn
Addr City: Abersoch
Addr Postcode: LL53 7DS
Addr Street: Stryd Fawr
Fhrs Id: 1206383
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 27273
Wikidata: Q80583572
Lat/Long: 52.8238381/-4.5051695
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Lat/Long: 52.8235951/-4.5088821
Leisure: slipway
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Lat/Long: 52.8262669/-4.5047015
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 52.8237289/-4.5147454
Direction: WSW
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8213644/-4.5101973
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.828439/-4.5074011
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 52.8291376/-4.5091823
Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
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Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
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Location: roof
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Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 2
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8217857/-4.5115135
Direction: 170
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 10
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8217668/-4.5116043
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 14
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8229702/-4.5088081
Direction: 145
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 52.8239974/-4.5094552
Toilets
Access: yes
Lat/Long: 52.8245266/-4.5052211
Court’s
Shop: newsagent
Lat/Long: 52.824019/-4.5050394
Crew Clothing Company
Brand: Crew Clothing Company
Brand Wikidata: Q5184783
Clothes: men;women
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 52.8240621/-4.5050379
Coastal Culture
Clothes: women
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 52.8245417/-4.5050471
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8285244/-4.5122172
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8284215/-4.5121904
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8286929/-4.5127858
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.828778/-4.513046
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8291183/-4.5137166
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8289636/-4.5135409
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8299351/-4.5128167
Power: pole
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8238941/-4.5175226
Street Lamp
Source: bing
Lat/Long: 52.8272089/-4.5054346
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