Porth Neigwl Beach
Abersoch, Gwynedd
Porth Neigwl, or Hells Mouth, is a south west facing rural beach frequented by surfers and kayakers because of the relatively large waves. It is a gently shelving beach, consisting mainly of medium sized pebbles at high tide but with vast expanses of sand at low tide.
Beach Type
pebbles & sandFacilities
Not known at presentActivities
SwimmingSurfing
Kayaking
Fishing
Specific areas for watersports
Nature and Wildlife
Harbour porpoises and bottlenose dolphins navigate the waters. Ample footpaths / walkways within the surrounding area. particularly westwards towards Aberdaron.Parking
A small car park is available to visitors. with a well-maintained footpath of approximately 200 metres in length leading to the beach. Vehicular access to this beach is not permitted. Car parking is free of charge. No disabled spaces but tarmac enablWater Quality
GoodLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned weekly.Dogs
Dogs are allowed on the beach. although no dog bins are provided.Awards and Recommendations
Green Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: AbersochCounty: Gwynedd
Latitude/Longitude: 52.8066, -4.55083
Postcode: LL53 7LG
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Follow A499 to the town of Abersoch. and from there. head in a southwesterly direction towards the village of Llanengan. Continue on the road through the village towards the coastline (the beach is less than half a mile away).Public Transport
Train station at Pwllheli (11 miles away). Bus service twice a day (however bus route does not directly pass the beach entrance).Nearest Railway Stations
Pwllheli (Approx. 8 miles away)Abererch (Approx. 10 miles away)
Penychain (Approx. 11 miles away)