Place to visit
Porth Ceiriad, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Porth Ceiriad is a beach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales in United Kingdom (Pwllheli). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales · Beaches
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 161 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.79462, -4.50284
What it is and where
Porth Ceiriad is a beach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales in United Kingdom (Pwllheli). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Pwllheli, where this site lists 19 more places to see, 7.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.79462, -4.50284; the nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 161 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Porth Ceiriad is June to September.
- JanBetter not7:53
- FebBetter not9:35
- MarBetter not11:30
- AprPossible13:41
- MayPossible15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecBetter not7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St Tudwal's LighthouseLighthouse, Grade II listed building in Llanengan, Wales; on the highest point of the island, which is 4.5km approx off shore SE of Abersoch2.2 km
- St Engan's Church, LlanenganChurch in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales2.9 km
- Porth NeigwlBay in Wales, United Kingdom5.5 km
- Plas Glyn-y-weddwArts centre and museum in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom6.8 km
- Plas yn RhiwGrade II* listed house near Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales8.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Beaches
- Swansea Bay: bay in Wales
- Caswell Bay: bay in Wales
- Crim Rocks: coastal feature in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
- Chesil Beach: shingle beach in Dorset, southern England
- Zantman's Rock
- Camber Sands: beach at the village of Camber, Kent near Rye, East Sussex, England
Every United Kingdom place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Porth Ceiriad?
It is a beach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales in United Kingdom. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Porth Ceiriad?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.
How do you get to Porth Ceiriad?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 161 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St Tudwal's Lighthouse, St Engan's Church, Llanengan, Porth Neigwl. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
- Pwllheli19 places to see in and around Pwllheli, United Kingdom: Porth Neigwl, Garn Boduan, Carn Fadryn. Best time: April to September.
- Beaches139 places for beaches in United Kingdom, from Swansea Bay to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United KingdomBefore travelling to United Kingdom: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Since leaving the EU, two things are needed that were not before: a passport (th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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