Anelog

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Anelog

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt
Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt Credit: David Medcalf

Anelog is a small village located in the county of Caernarfonshire, in northwestern Wales. Situated on the Llŷn Peninsula, it lies approximately 8 miles southwest of Pwllheli and 21 miles west of Caernarfon. Anelog is a rural community that offers a peaceful and picturesque setting, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Welsh countryside.

The village is known for its close proximity to the renowned Porth Neigwl, also known as Hell's Mouth, a popular destination for surfers and beach lovers. The sandy beach stretches for miles and is a great spot for long walks, picnics, and enjoying the sound of crashing waves.

Anelog itself is home to a small population, with quaint and traditional Welsh houses lining the streets. The village features a few local amenities, including a community center and a local pub, providing a sense of community for its residents.

The surrounding area offers a wealth of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Snowdonia National Park provides ample opportunities for exploration and adventure, with its rugged mountains, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife.

Visitors to Anelog can immerse themselves in the rich Welsh culture and history, with numerous ancient castles, churches, and archaeological sites in the vicinity. The village is also within driving distance of several other charming coastal towns, allowing for further exploration of the beautiful Caernarfonshire coastline.

In summary, Anelog is a tranquil village nestled in the stunning Welsh countryside, offering a peaceful retreat for those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Anelog Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.813763/-4.73781 or Grid Reference SH1527. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt
Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt
Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.
Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre
Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.
The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.
The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt
The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.
Porth y Swnt For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Porth y Swnt
For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see LinkExternal link
Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village
Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.
North-eastern slopes of Mynydd Mawr
North-eastern slopes of Mynydd Mawr
The lane to Anelog
The lane to Anelog
Cwrt Farm Aberdaron Bay beyond.
Cwrt Farm
Aberdaron Bay beyond.
The drive to Anelog Farm With Mynydd Anelog behind (and still in square!).
The drive to Anelog Farm
With Mynydd Anelog behind (and still in square!).
Coastline at Carreg Seen from the Wales Coast Path.
Coastline at Carreg
Seen from the Wales Coast Path.
Dinas Bach It seems that this is normally not an island, although it may become one at very high tides. Even so, it looks as if it would be difficult to climb onto Dinas Bach and reach its grassy top.
Dinas Bach
It seems that this is normally not an island, although it may become one at very high tides. Even so, it looks as if it would be difficult to climb onto Dinas Bach and reach its grassy top.
The summit of Mynydd Carreg On my (2005) edition of Explorer sheet 253, the summit is shown as a viewpoint (fine), but this construction is described as a Lookout, which does not feel at all appropriate (the walls are quite tall, and it is really a shelter). However I notice that the 1:25,000 map shown on this site no longer uses the word Lookout.
Two things to note. The access from the coast is not as shown on the map; it starts at SH15902915 and follows a different fence to gain the track. And the access track to the car park and picnic site south of the hill is very muddy, and probably needs a 4x4. Better to use the Whistling Sands car park to the north, and then the Wales Coast Path.
The summit of Mynydd Carreg
On my (2005) edition of Explorer sheet 253, the summit is shown as a viewpoint (fine), but this construction is described as a Lookout, which does not feel at all appropriate (the walls are quite tall, and it is really a shelter). However I notice that the 1:25,000 map shown on this site no longer uses the word Lookout. Two things to note. The access from the coast is not as shown on the map; it starts at SH15902915 and follows a different fence to gain the track. And the access track to the car park and picnic site south of the hill is very muddy, and probably needs a 4x4. Better to use the Whistling Sands car park to the north, and then the Wales Coast Path.
Looking across Aberdaron to Ynys Gwylan-fawr and -bach
Looking across Aberdaron to Ynys Gwylan-fawr and -bach
The road down to the beach
The road down to the beach
Porth y Swnt in Aberdaron Porth y Swnt is a National Trust visitor centre.
Porth y Swnt in Aberdaron
Porth y Swnt is a National Trust visitor centre.
Llwybr Arfordir Cymru / Wales Coastal Path Cerddwyr yn dilyn Llwybr Arfordir Cymru uwchben Aberdaron.

Walkers following the Wales Coastal Path above Aberdaron (trans. mouth of the river Daron).
Llwybr Arfordir Cymru / Wales Coastal Path
Cerddwyr yn dilyn Llwybr Arfordir Cymru uwchben Aberdaron. Walkers following the Wales Coastal Path above Aberdaron (trans. mouth of the river Daron).
Porth Simdde Cerddwyr yn dilyn Llwybr Arfordir Cymru ym Mhorth Simdde.

Walkers following the Wales Coast Path at Porth Simdde.
Porth Simdde
Cerddwyr yn dilyn Llwybr Arfordir Cymru ym Mhorth Simdde. Walkers following the Wales Coast Path at Porth Simdde.
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Anelog is located at Grid Ref: SH1527 (Lat: 52.813763, Lng: -4.73781)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

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