Nefyn

Community in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Nefyn

Porth Dinllaen from the Lleyn Coastal Path
Porth Dinllaen from the Lleyn Coastal Path Credit: peter robinson

Nefyn is a small community located in the county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated on the Llyn Peninsula, it overlooks the Irish Sea and is surrounded by beautiful coastal landscapes and rolling hills. With a population of around 2,600 people, it is a close-knit community that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

The village of Nefyn is known for its stunning beach, which stretches for miles and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. The beach provides ample opportunities for swimming, sunbathing, and long walks along the shoreline. Additionally, the area is renowned for its clear blue waters, making it a haven for water sports enthusiasts.

Nefyn is also home to the historic Nefyn and District Golf Club, which boasts a challenging 18-hole course and breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Golfers from all over the country come to enjoy this scenic course.

The community has a range of amenities, including shops, pubs, and restaurants, providing residents with everything they need for day-to-day living. The local primary school, Ysgol Nefyn, offers education for children in the area.

Nefyn is well-connected to other parts of the county, with regular bus services and easy access to nearby towns and cities. The community offers a peaceful and idyllic lifestyle, with a strong sense of community spirit and a range of outdoor activities to enjoy.

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Nefyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.930785/-4.546811 or Grid Reference SH2840. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Porth Dinllaen from the Lleyn Coastal Path
Porth Dinllaen from the Lleyn Coastal Path
Cadwyn ar greigiau / Chain on the rocks
Cadwyn ar greigiau / Chain on the rocks
Fishermen's huts at Porth Nefyn The small harbour at Porth Nefyn is used mainly by local fishermen. A number of huts in various colours and styles line the foreshore.
Fishermen's huts at Porth Nefyn
The small harbour at Porth Nefyn is used mainly by local fishermen. A number of huts in various colours and styles line the foreshore.
Fisherman's hut at Porth Nefyn One of a number of huts that line the foreshore behind the harbour.
Fisherman's hut at Porth Nefyn
One of a number of huts that line the foreshore behind the harbour.
Porth Nefyn harbour The small harbour at Porth Nefyn is used mainly by small fishing vessels.
Porth Nefyn harbour
The small harbour at Porth Nefyn is used mainly by small fishing vessels.
New year's eve at Ty Coch Inn Porth Dinllaen The New Year celebrations started early here, this was lunch time!
New year's eve at Ty Coch Inn Porth Dinllaen
The New Year celebrations started early here, this was lunch time!
Caffi Porth Dinllaen Cafe opposite the entrance of the National Trust car park for Porth Dinllaen.
Caffi Porth Dinllaen
Cafe opposite the entrance of the National Trust car park for Porth Dinllaen.
Field of sheep at Morfa Nefyn Taken from near the NLI House, looking across the field to the National Trust car park, the waters of Porth Dinllaen and, in the distance the peak of Yr Eifl.
Field of sheep at Morfa Nefyn
Taken from near the NLI House, looking across the field to the National Trust car park, the waters of Porth Dinllaen and, in the distance the peak of Yr Eifl.
Above Morfa Nefyn beach The view seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1427465">SH2840 : Morfa Nefyn beach facing Yr Eifl</a>; today the mountain, Yr Eifl,and neighbouring hills    are glimpsed through the morning mist.
Above Morfa Nefyn beach
The view seen in SH2840 : Morfa Nefyn beach facing Yr Eifl; today the mountain, Yr Eifl,and neighbouring hills are glimpsed through the morning mist.
Hazy sunshine on Morfa Nefyn beach A view also seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/79216">SH2840 : Beach at Morfa Nefyn</a>.
Hazy sunshine on Morfa Nefyn beach
A view also seen in SH2840 : Beach at Morfa Nefyn.
Walkers on Morfa Nefyn Beach The hills across the bay, which lie to the north east of Nefyn, are still faintly seen in the morning haze.
Walkers on Morfa Nefyn Beach
The hills across the bay, which lie to the north east of Nefyn, are still faintly seen in the morning haze.
Rock pool explorer Near Porth Dinllaen, Morfa Nefyn.Nothing much to be seen in the pool.
Rock pool explorer
Near Porth Dinllaen, Morfa Nefyn.Nothing much to be seen in the pool.
Porth Dinllaen On the Llyn Coast Path.
Porth Dinllaen
On the Llyn Coast Path.
Nefyn and District Golf Club The course is situated on a most dramatic coastline.
Nefyn and District Golf Club
The course is situated on a most dramatic coastline.
Groyne on the beach at Morfa Nefyn
Groyne on the beach at Morfa Nefyn
End of the beach Llyn Coastal Path at low tide, or on the top at high tide.
End of the beach
Llyn Coastal Path at low tide, or on the top at high tide.
Mating season at Morfa Nefyn Oyster Catcher and prospective mate.
Mating season at Morfa Nefyn
Oyster Catcher and prospective mate.
Part of the National Trust cliff top car park in Morfa Nefyn A couple of fields have been given over to a largish car park almost in the exact centre of the curve of Porth Dinllaen bay, so ideally sited to enable a full exploration of the coast. There is a NT hut or 'information centre'. Free parking for NT members of course. Pay-and-Display for non-members via a machine.
Part of the National Trust cliff top car park in Morfa Nefyn
A couple of fields have been given over to a largish car park almost in the exact centre of the curve of Porth Dinllaen bay, so ideally sited to enable a full exploration of the coast. There is a NT hut or 'information centre'. Free parking for NT members of course. Pay-and-Display for non-members via a machine.
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Nefyn is located at Grid Ref: SH2840 (Lat: 52.930785, Lng: -4.546811)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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