# Things to see in Pwllheli (United Kingdom): 19 places and when to go

> Pwllheli is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), History (5), Temples (5). The best known are Porth Neigwl, Garn Boduan and Carn Fadryn. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/pwllheli/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United Kingdom · 52.8281, -4.6058
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/naturaleza/) (5) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/historia/) (5) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/espiritual/) (5) · [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/playa/) (4) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/montana/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/fauna/) (2)
- **Best time:** April to September.
- **Also possible:** February to March, October and December.
- **Nearest airport:** MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 166 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Pwllheli

The places in and around Pwllheli, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Porth Neigwl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hell-s-mouth/): Bay in Wales, United Kingdom · 3.4 km
- [Garn Boduan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/garn-boduan/): Hillfort in Gwynedd · 12 km
- [Carn Fadryn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/garn-fadryn/): Hill (371m) in Gwynedd · 7.2 km
- [Porth Ceiriad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/porth-ceiriad/): Beach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales · 7.9 km
- [St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-hywyn/): Church in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales · 7.6 km
- [St Tudwal's Lighthouse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-tudwal-s-lighthouse/): Lighthouse, Grade II listed building in Llanengan, Wales; on the highest point of the island, which is 4.5km approx off shore SE of Abersoch · 9.6 km
- [Castell Odo, Aberdaron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/castell-odo/): Hillfort in Gwynedd · 5.8 km
- [Cors Geirch National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cors-geirch-national-nature-reserve/): Wetlands and national nature reserve in Gwynedd, Wales · 11 km
- [Plas yn Rhiw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/plas-yn-rhiw/): Grade II* listed house near Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales · 1.1 km
- [Porth Iago](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/porth-iago/): Beach on Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales · 8.3 km
- [Porth Ysgo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/porth-ysgo/): Bay near Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales, UK · 4.4 km
- [Church of St Aelrhiw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-aelrhiw-s-church/): Grade II listed building in Gwynedd, in a loop of the lane running NE from Rhiw village on the slopes of Mynydd Rhiw, 1km approx. E of the village · 1.1 km
- [St Engan's Church, Llanengan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-engan/): Church in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales · 5.2 km
- [St Gwynhoydl's Church, Llangwnnadl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-gwynhoydl/): Grade I listed church in Llangwnnadl, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom · 5.7 km
- [Cwrw Llyn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/cwrw-llyn/): Brewery · 13 km
- [Aberdaron New Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/eglwys-newydd/): Grade II listed building in Gwynedd, situated about 1.1 km NNE of Aberdaron, on S side of road from B4413 to Uwchmynydd, E of Bodernabwy farm · 7.2 km
- [Plas Glyn-y-weddw](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/plas-glyn-y-weddw/): Arts centre and museum in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom · 8.7 km
- [Ty Capel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ty-capel/): Grade II listed clergy house on Bardsey Island, Gwynedd. Situated E of the Abbey ruin, on hillside just N of the Chapel · 14 km
- [Ynys Enlli National Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/ynys-enlli-national-nature-reserve/): Protected area · 15 km

## When to go to Pwllheli

The best time to visit Pwllheli is **April to September**; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 7 h 53 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 35 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 30 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 41 |
| May | Best time | 15 h 33 |
| June | Best time | 16 h 37 |
| July | Best time | 16 h 10 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 23 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 17 |
| November | Better not | 8 h 22 |
| December | Possible | 7 h 23 |

In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23. In June, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Pwllheli

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 166 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=52.8281%2C-4.6058)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.8281%2C-4.6058)

## Other towns nearby

- [Criccieth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/criccieth/): 38 places · 27 km
- [Barmouth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/barmouth/): 81 places · 39 km
- [Brynsiencyn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/brynsiencyn/): 74 places · 44 km
- [Blaenau Ffestiniog](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/blaenau-ffestiniog/): 130 places · 49 km
- [Borth](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/borth/): 46 places · 54 km
- [Holyhead](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/holyhead/): 26 places · 54 km

And all of United Kingdom, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Pwllheli?

The best known: [Porth Neigwl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/hell-s-mouth/), [Garn Boduan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/garn-boduan/), [Carn Fadryn](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/garn-fadryn/), [Porth Ceiriad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/porth-ceiriad/), [St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/reino-unido/st-hywyn/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Pwllheli?

April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 23.

### How do you get to Pwllheli?

The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 166 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.8281%2C-4.6058) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Pwllheli as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).