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Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands

By Dave Roberts   

on September 19, 2012    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Europe, Llyn Peninsula, Wales, Wales Coast Path

Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

3.16 km

Ascent

90 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Trail or Fell Runs, Very Easy Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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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. 

Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Walk at Porthoer and the Whistling Sands

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!

© Copyright Colin Park and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
© Copyright Judith Mairants and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
3.16 km 90 m

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

Activivity Type: Trail or Fell Runs, Very Easy Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

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.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

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

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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