Abersoch Guided Walks

by Bex Tappin
29 / 04 / 2009

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Now that the weather has taken a turn for the better, many of you may want to get outdoors with the family. Many of you may not know the area's footpaths so the SAC have organised a week of guided walks along some of the stunning footpaths on the Llyn. Why not join them? A range of walking abilities are catered for and the walks vary in length from 2 to 10 miles. All ages and abilities are welcome. The timetable for the walks is as follows –

Wednesday April 29th - 11 am - Moderate walk (4 - 6 miles / 3 - 4 hours): Llanbedrog rural hinterland (Note this walk is in conjunction with Gorwel / Horizon walking group, and starts and finishes at Llanbedrog National Trust Car-park near beach. Bring lunch.)

Thursday April 30th – 11 am - 12.00pm - Nordic Walking - Meet at Neuadd Abersoch village Hall

Thursday April 30th - 2.30pm - Moderate Walk  (4 - 5 miles / 3 hours) Penbennar – Porth Fawr – Penrhyn Du – Cwrs Golff

Friday May 1st - 11 am - Long walk (8 - 10 miles / 5 - 6 hours) Warren - Llanbedrog Head – Mynytho - Nant Fawr (Bring lunch.)

Saturday May 2nd  - 11am - Long walk (8 -10 miles / 5 - 6 hours) Porth Ceiriad – Cilan - Llanengan (Bring lunch.)

Sunday May 3rd - 11 am - Moderate Walk (3 - 4 miles / 2 - 3 hours) Pen y Gaer - Llangian – Lon Garmon (Bring lunch.)

Monday May 4th - From 10 am - Geocaching for all ages - digital treasure hunt on Mynydd Cilan – trail takes about an hour 

Pre-register and details with Tourist Information Centre or email name and number in group to phewlett@toucansurf.com or phone Peter on 01758 760532, GPS supplied. Start at Cilan National Trust Car-park, 3 miles south of Abersoch, map ref. 295248

Tuesday May 5th - 2.30 - 3.30pm - Nordic walking - Meet at Neuadd Abersoch Village Hall

Our volunteer leaders are local residents who know the area well. All walks start and finish by Talafon / Londis in the centre of Abersoch unless otherwise specified. There is charge of  £1 for Adults for each walk. This goes towards SAC expenses. Please wear stout, comfortable footwear and bring a waterproof coat. For longer walks bring a drink and a snack and carry them in a rucksack.We regret that no dogs are allowed on our walks. Please remember that you join these walks at your own risk.     

Have you followed the Abersoch audio trail yet? Check out www.audioguide2go.com Further information from Noel 01758 713 300.