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Porthgain – Abereiddy Beach Loop from Trefin

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Porthgain – Abereiddy Beach Loop from Trefin

Rakel GT planned a hike

December 12, 2021

Porthgain – Abereiddy Beach Loop from Trefin

Moderate

03:17

12.1km

3.7km/h

160m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.21 km

Llwynog Arian Stone Circle

Highlight • Monument

There are a few stories about the origins of Llwynog Arian Stone Circle. It's not typical, having only 11 stones instead of 12. Accordingly legend has it that the 12th …

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3.76 km

Porthgain Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Porthgain is a treat to visit. Once a small commercial harbour used for exporting stone from the nearby quarry, it now offers visitors a great pub, a super cafe/restaurant and …

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4.42 km

Porthgain Quarry Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The harbour of Porthgain was built to ship slate, bricks and granite for use on houses and roads. The English translation of Porthgain is 'Chisel Port', in reference to its …

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5.76 km

Traeth Llyfn Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Traeth Llyfn is a pretty, sandy and rocky beach between Porthgain and Abereiddi.

The beach, backed by towering cliffs, is reached by very steep metal stairs but provides plenty of …

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6.67 km

Abereiddy Beach

Highlight • Parking

Famous for its black sand, Abereiddy Beach is located in a sheltered bay. This is where you’ll find the Blue Lagoon which is just a short walk around the corner. …

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9.46 km

Quite unusual, this church: its tower, its cruciform plan and - that I’ve not seen before - it’s oriented SW-NE.
(And why not??) Inside, it’s peaceful calm, welcoming and with a cared-for atmosphere. Go visit if you’re passing.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.58 km

2.24 km

691 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.77 km

2.04 km

734 m

329 m

284 m

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Porthgain – Abereiddy Beach Loop from Trefin

Llwynog Arian Stone Circle

Porthgain Harbour

Porthgain Quarry Ruins

Traeth Llyfn Beach

Abereiddy Beach

St Rhian's Church, Llanrhian

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