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Route Summary:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
3.16 km 90 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start and Finish:

Facilities:

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards:

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Public Transport: Traveline for UK Public Transport
Parking and Post Code for Sat Nav (where applicable): 

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather

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Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands Route Map and GPX Download

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Recommended Maps: 

Landranger 123 Lleyn Peninsula Map , Explorer 253 Lleyn Peninsula West , Explorer 254 Lleyn Peninsula East

Guidebooks:

Llyn Peninsula – Circular Walks Along the Wales Coast Path, Llyn Peninsula: Wales Coast Path Official Guide (Bangor to Porthmadog), Walks on the Lleyn Peninsula

Summits and Places on this Route

No summits were found but here are a few nearby

Places Nearby:

 



Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands Details

This is a very easy ramble above the sandy cove of Porth Oer (sometimes called Whistling Sands, though we stick to what’s labelled on the OS map). Great for getting a leg stretch in while at the beach and keep everyone happy.

The Route

Click here to view the full description and download a printable route guide and map.

If you are going to visit, make it the off season. Compare these two images and guess which one’s the Bank Holiday!

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