Mur Melyn

Murmelyn in April  (added by manager 31 Aug 2012)

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Situated in the picturesque Llyn Peninsula, (the Land’s End of Wales), Mur Melyn is ideally placed for a variety of beautiful beaches, including the famous Porth Or (Whistling Sands), as shown on the BBC’s Coast 2010. The Mur Melyn site is 2 miles from the centre of Aberdaron, with shops cafes and two pubs. The Site has room for 30 tents and 14 caravans, (with hook-up for 20). There is also a Static caravan for hire, which sleeps 4 people, (1 x Double, 2 x Singles).

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Mur Melyn

Aberdaron

Pwllheli

Gwynedd

Wales

LL53 8LW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

52.82712°N
-4.70802°W

Route directions

Mur Melyn Camping & Caravanning Site Aberdaron Pwllheli Gwynedd LL53 8LW Tel: 01758 760522 murmelyn@hotmail.co.uk

Nearest transport

Coach
12.8 mi Bus Station
16.3 mi Brynbachau
16.4 mi Brynbachau
Rail
12.9 mi Pwllheli Rail Station
14.8 mi Abererch Rail Station
16.3 mi Penychain Rail Station
Ferry
1.7 mi Aberdaron Ferry Landing
6.2 mi Bardsey Island Ferry Landing
28.5 mi Barmouth Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Aberdaron hosts numerous sailing regattas featuring clinker built boats unique to the area. Sea angling trips are operated from Porth Meudwy, fishing for pollock, coley and mackerel; wrasse, bass, mullet and gurnard are also possible. Bass and coley can be caught from the rocks at Porth Iago; and wrasse, pollock and mackerel are plentiful. Access is difficult at Uwchmynydd, but pollock, mackerel, wrasse and conger are caught; huss are plentiful; and ling are found occasionally. The Llŷn Coastal Path (Llwybr Arfordir Llŷn) stretches for 84 miles (135 km) around the Gwynedd coast. The village is a popular walking centre and lies on the Llŷn Coastal Path, which runs 84 miles (135 km) from Caernarfon to Porthmadog.[179] Kayaking is possible from both Aberdaron and Porth Neigwl, and the south-facing "sunshine coast" is a major attraction; there are camping facilities for canoeists on the shores of Porth Neigwl. Tidal streams are generally weak, although landing conditions are tricky when there is wind or swell from the south. The area has excellent diving. Underwater visibility at Bardsey Island extends to 66 feet and there is a rich variety of sea life; it is considered some of the best diving in Gwynedd. The Ynysoedd Gwylanod are particularly popular, and the wreck of the Glenocum, in Bae Aberdaron, is excellent for novices. an extremely large conger eel lives in the lower section of the boiler openings.There is spectacular diving at Pen y Cil, where there is a slate wreck and an unusual cave dive The beach at Aberdaron attracts both bathers and surfers; it received a Seaside Award in 2008. Bathing is popular along the coast. Aberdaron Beach, facing south west, is sandy, gently shelving and safe; it received a Seaside Award in 2008. Porthor also attracts bathers, and has sands which squeak when walked on; the beach at Porth Neigwl was awarded a Green Coast Award in 2009 Aberdaron Beach is a surfing and bodyboarding location for surfers of all levels, although it can be dangerous at high tide when the waves break directly onto boulders underneath the cliff. The better surfers head for the northern end.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Aberdaron 1.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Good Excellent
Porth Neigwl 6.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Abersoch 8.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Morfa Nefyn 9.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Pwllheli 12.5 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Criccieth Castle 20.8 mi

Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog) 25 mi

CADW - Harlech Castle 25.1 mi

Ffestiniog Railway 25.1 mi

Portmeirion Gardens 26.1 mi

National Trust

Plas yn Rhiw 3.6 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Morfa Nefyn - around Headland - Porth Dinllaen 9.7 mi

Talybont - Duffryn Ardudwy - Plas Bennar - Talybont 9.8 mi

Nefyn - Porth Dinllaen - Morfa Nefyn - Nefyn 10.6 mi

Car Park - Nant Gwrtheyrn - Gallt y Bwlch - Car Park 14.4 mi

B4417 - Tre'r Ceiri - B4417 15.7 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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  • What attractions are near Mur Melyn? Aberdaron hosts numerous sailing regattas featuring clinker built boats unique to the area. Sea angling trips are operated from Porth Meudwy, fishing for pollock, coley and mackerel; wrasse, bass, mullet and gurnard … Read more