Things to do

Bird Watching

The Llŷn Peninsula is a very good area for bird watching. The Chough the emblem of Llŷn, is one of the reasons why this special place is a Site of Specific Scientific interest (SSSI). Remember to bring your binoculars or telescope

Bardsey Island Bird Observatory

Bardsey Island Bird Observatory is the only accredited observatory within Wales and one of around 20 such observatories in the British Isles. A trip to this peaceful relaxing island by boat should be experienced. During these boat trips you will be amazed at the dolphins, porpoises and seals that live in the area. Apparently there is a colony of 15,000 breeding pairs of Manx Shearwater across the island. You could also see Kittiwake, Storm Petrel, Razorbill and Guillemot are some of the breeding birds. Others could be Oystercatcher, Wheatear, Little Owl and Long-eared Owl.

2023 Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) has received International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification by the International Dark Skies Association (IDA). This makes Enlli the first site in Europe to achieve this status and one of only 17 others worldwide.

International dark sky sanctuaries are typically situated in a very remote location with few nearby threats to the quality of its dark night skies.

Pwllheli

Pwllheli has it’s own nature reserve another bird watchers paradise at the inner harbour near the Welsh National Sailing Academy Here you will see many species especially so at low tide.

Gors Geirch Nature Reserve

Cors Geirch is an extensive wetland site situated on the Llŷn Peninsula, in the central part of the valley that runs between Nefyn and Pwllheli. This complex wetland reserve is home to numerous nationally rare plants and invertebrates and is one of the few examples of rich fen in north Wales outside of eastern Anglesey.

The reserve is at once recognized as:

• A wetland of international importance - Anglesey and Llyn Fens RAMSAR
• A Site of Special Scientific Interest - Cors Geirch SSSI
• A Special Area of Conservation - Corsydd Llŷn/ Llŷn Fens SAC

Cors Geirch actually borders one of our fields at nearby Rhydyclafdy.

The Glaslyn Ospreys

This is a very special project where a pair of breeding ospreys have returned to the river Glaslyn area for over 10 years. Over 300,000 people have visited the site at Pont Croesor near Penrhyndeudraeth.

Shooting and Archery

Clay Pigeon shooting, archery, and Quad bike Safaris are on offer at Glasfryn just the other side of Pwllheli.

Fishing

Whether you enjoy a relaxing day’s coarse or game fishing, of a fun family day out, you will be made most welcome by the friendly team at Eisteddfa Fishery, Pentrefelin, Criccieth
The beautiful Cedron Cafe on site overlooks the family lake, and serves good food at reasonable pricing. ( It’s one of our favourite haunts)

Sea Fishing

There are numerous coves where you can fish off the rocks on the Peninsula however if you want to go on the open seas then contact Top Cat Marine Safari.Marine Safaris, Angling Trips,
Dive Trips and Marine Surveys with  Brett Garner(Via Facebook)