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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.
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 (5) · History (5) · Temples (5) · Beaches (4) · Mountains (2) · Wildlife (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 NeigwlBay in Wales, United Kingdom3.4 km
- Garn BoduanHillfort in Gwynedd12 km
- Carn FadrynHill (371m) in Gwynedd7.2 km
- Porth CeiriadBeach in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales7.9 km
- St Hywyn's Church, AberdaronChurch in Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales7.6 km
- 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 Abersoch9.6 km
- Castell Odo, AberdaronHillfort in Gwynedd5.8 km
- Cors Geirch National Nature ReserveWetlands and national nature reserve in Gwynedd, Wales11 km
- Plas yn RhiwGrade II* listed house near Aberdaron, Caernarfonshire, Wales1.1 km
- Porth IagoBeach on Llŷn Peninsula, North Wales8.3 km
- Porth YsgoBay near Aberdaron, Gwynedd, Wales, UK4.4 km
- Church of St AelrhiwGrade 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 village1.1 km
- St Engan's Church, LlanenganChurch in Llanengan, Gwynedd, Wales5.2 km
- St Gwynhoydl's Church, LlangwnnadlGrade I listed church in Llangwnnadl, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom5.7 km
- Cwrw LlynBrewery13 km
- Aberdaron New ChurchGrade 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 farm7.2 km
- Plas Glyn-y-weddwArts centre and museum in Llanbedrog, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom8.7 km
- Ty CapelGrade II listed clergy house on Bardsey Island, Gwynedd. Situated E of the Abbey ruin, on hillside just N of the Chapel14 km
- Ynys Enlli National Nature ReserveProtected area15 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.
- JanBetter not7:53
- FebPossible9:35
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:41
- MayBest time15:33
- JunBest time16:37
- JulBest time16:10
- AugBest time14:31
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:17
- NovBetter not8:22
- DecPossible7:23
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pwllheli?
The best known: Porth Neigwl, Garn Boduan, Carn Fadryn, Porth Ceiriad, St Hywyn's Church, Aberdaron. 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 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.
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