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f Applicant: Aberdaron Community Council and t St. Hywyn’s Church n e Total: £1,623 m p o Back to the Mainland, and to the cemetery at St. l e Hywyn’s Church, Aberdaron. There is a war v e memorial here that remembers all those from the d
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PROJECT TITLE: DEVELOPMENT AT LôN Y PLAS Applicant: Bardsey Island Trust/ Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli Total: £1,639
This was a project to re-open an old historic path on Ynys Enlli. The path is known as Lôn y Plas. It can be seen clearly from the island’s mountain. Farmers used this path to carry seaweed with a horse and cart to the fields, to be used as fertilizer. As the path had lost its agricultural use over the last few decades, it became over-grown. Work was undertaken to clear the brambles and install new oak gates. This work will certainly improve the area’s environment and strengthen the current network of paths on the island. This was a very worthwhile project that promotes biodiversity as well as the experience of visitors. Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Page - s PROJECT TITLE : u s t
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PROJECT TITLE : FLOWER PLANTING, BOTWNNOG Applicant: Botwnnog Community Council Total: £160
A rather small sum of money, but a huge project in terms of its outcome. Daffodil bulbs were planted on various sites in Botwnnog, Sarn Mellteyrn and Bryncroes during the winter of 2020. This was a period of anxiety, uncertainty and anguish. This project enabled people to take part in activities that were beneficial to their wellbeing and also improved the environment. Botwnnog Community Council led the project with Councillor Gareth Williams working hard to co-ordinate the work and move things forward. We hope that the residents as well as the pollinators will be happy with the outcome! Page %$ Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty PROJECT TITLE : IMPROVEMENTS AT PORTH CYCHOD Applicant: Porth Ysgaden Fishermen’s Association Total: £2,243 d n u Porth Cychod was one of Ll yˆn’s many small and vibrant ports in days gone by. It is a beautiful area near f
t Tudweiliog, on the Coastal Path. Clearance work was undertaken on the site, with old fishermen’s huts that n
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m surrounding environment. Porth Cychod is a very sensitive site in terms of designations. It is within the AONB, p but also near a Site of Special Scientific Interest (Porth Towyn to Porth Wen) – designated due to the special o l wildlife habitat. It is also within the boundary of the Pen Ll yˆn a'r Sarnau Special Area of Conservation. This e v is a designation based on the rich marine wildlife. More information can be found here – e
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PROJECT TITLE : IMPROVEMENT AT PORTH YSGADEN Applicant: Porth Ysgaden Fishermen’s Association Total: £3,140
This was another project that improved the environment and cleared a site at an iconic harbour. Porth Ysgaden has a very interesting past. There are many interesting features here, such as the old lime kiln, listed by Cadw (Grade II). Also there is a gable end of a house – the only feature that still stands of the toll officer’s house. There is an old coal yard here also, now a boatyard. Storms from the Irish Sea have caused the yard to deteriorate over the years, and some walls had collapsed. The Sustainable Development Fund contributed to the work of re-building the walls and installing new gates. Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Page %% s
PROJECT TITLE : TAFARN YR HELIWR u
Applicant: Tafarn yr Heliwr Committee s t Total: £7,559 a i n a b
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There’s more exciting news relating to Tafarn yr Heliwr and we are so pleased to share the news. A n d Community Development Officer has been appointed to work on the venture. We wish Gwenno Rice Roberts all the best in her new post! Also, it was confirmed that Tafarn yr Heliwr has been offered a grant of £155,283 by the Coastal Communities Fund (Welsh Government) and the National Lottery. A huge congratulations to the committee. You can hear more about the developments on social media including their Instagram account – @yrheliwrnefyn
PROJECT TITLE: PLAS CARMEL Applicant: Plas Carmel Committee T otal: £33,400
Here is another project supported over the years by the Sustainable Development Fund. Plas Carmel is located near Aberdaron. The site includes an old chapel (listed by Cadw – Grade II*) with its original features still intact. The chapel dates back to around 1810. There is also an old traditional rural shop here. Work is currently ongoing to restore the shop and develop it as a place where you can come and learn more and celebrate the area’s rich and interesting heritage.
This project has reached many of the Fund’s criteria, especially in terms of preserving the area’s heritage and benefiting the area’s economy and culture. Plas Carmel is located by a popular beach named Porthor as well the Costal Path – therefore it will offer a great experience if you intend to explore this part of the Ll yˆn Peninsula in the future. More information can be found on Instagram – @plascarmel wild goats b e L P T t I g Q t t l o w t p l t c o a o f l t d d P a o o h h h h h h o t a n x o v f f e e l e i l h
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Launched o d e Ll yˆn is one of the most beautiful areas in Wales and an ideal Instead of a list of rules, the Code is a guide place to explore. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, a useful for the public – which recognizes the national guide has been published to make sure you wander significant health and well-being benefits of safely and respectfully – whilst having a great time of course! spending time in nature. The information below is based on a press release by Natural Resources Wales (April 2021). Chief Executive of Natural Resources Wales, On 1 April this year, a new Countryside Code was published by Clare Pillman said: Natural Resources Wales and Natural England, 70 years since the “For 70 years, the Countryside Code has been first booklet was published in 1951. The Code allows people of the cornerstone of our relationship with the all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health benefits and well- great outdoors – a trusted and vital tool that being that nature offers, respecting the environment and people helps people to enjoy their natural who live and work there. environment safely and respectfully. I would More people are enjoying the outdoors than ever before, and like to thank all our partners in Wales who the code has been revised to help people enjoy the countryside have played their part in shaping the in a safe and respectful way. updated code we’re launching today. The new Code has been influenced by nearly 4,000 responses from stakeholders to an online survey, which sought views on “With more and more of us making the most best practice for visiting the countryside and protecting the of our beautiful countryside and with natural environment, and received a huge response. warmer weather and longer days on the horizon, sticking to the code has never been The changes include advice on how to create a friendly more important. Whether you’re returning environment, clearer rules that underline the importance of to much-loved places, or heading to a clearing dog fouling, encouraging people to stay on footpaths destination for the very first time, please and not feed farm animals. It also gives advice on activities such make sure you prepare for your trip in as wild swimming, and how to obtain permission. advance and to stick to the code when you Key changes to the Countryside Code include: get there.”
• New advice for people to be friendly and share the The Countryside Code was updated in the place, as well as enjoying your visit, having fun and summer of 2020, in order to respond to creating memories issues that emerged during the lockdown, . such as increased littering and the • A reminder not to feed livestock, horses or wild animals. harassment of farm animals. The updated • Instructions to remain on marked footpaths, even if version aims to help everyone enjoy parks muddy, to protect crops and wildlife. and open spaces in a safe way, encouraging them to care for our natural environments • Information on permission to do some outdoor and the livelihoods of those who work there. activities, such as wild swimming.
• Clearer rules for dog walkers to take dog mess home The updated Countryside Code can be found and use their own bin if there are no public waste bins. on the Natural Resources Wales website - www.naturalresourceswales.gov.uk Page %( Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty l i a r t
’ The Mariners’ Trail s r e n i r a Here's an interesting trail to explore, set up by m
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t Welsh Government's Coastal Communities Fund. The Mariners' Trail is based on old paths that sailors used to walk back and forth between the Nefyn and Llanbedrog/Abersoch areas in the 19th Century.
The route leaves the historic town of Nefyn to Abersoch across the peninsula and measures approximately 12 kilometres. It is also of course possible to walk from Abersoch to Nefyn! The starting point is the car park on Stryd y Plas (near Fron) and then along the outskirts of Cae Pysgodyn towards Boduan. Cross the A497 before proceeding through Cors Geirch to the Ceidio and Madryn area and then on to Nanhoron, Mynytho and then Abersoch.
Signs along the route include the unique logo. A route map can also be found on this website: – www.crwydro.co.uk .
It is also advised to use an Ordnance Survey Explorer map (scale 1: 25,000) and to wear suitable clothing and footwear. Naturally the path can get wet or muddy in some places like Cors Mariners’ Trail Geirch during the winter months. Information Board Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Page %) t
Garn Boduan – On top of Garn Boduan, near Nefyn, stands the h remains of a large Iron Age hillfort. The remains of around 170 e
stone roundhouses can be seen here – and there are also superb m views in all direction. a There is plenty to see and enjoy on the r i Mariners’ Trail. There are great views Cors Geirch – Due to the rare species of wildlife within this n of the peninsula, the coast and sea e wetland site it has been designated as a Special Protection Area r
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habitats including rough grazing and hornet robberfly. Cors Geirch is also home to a range of a i areas, marshes, forests and heaths. wetland birds including the song thrush and skylark. l There are also many archaeological and historical remains to be seen Garn Fadryn – Garn Fadryn is at the centre of the Ll yˆn Peninsula along the way. Here are a selection of and there are wide ranging views from the summit. There are remains of an Iron Age hillfort and a castle from the Middle Ages nature or historic sites on or near the to be seen here. According to Gerallt Gymro (Gerald of Wales) trail: the castle was built in 1188 – forming part of a cluster of early stone castles built in Gwynedd during the 12th Century.
On the outskirts of Cors Geirch Ffynnon Sarff, Mynytho – This is a small well on the edge of Mynytho common – named, according to folklore, because a snake used to live within it. More on the well’s history is mentioned in Myrddin Fardd’s book; “Llen Gwerin Sir Gaernarfon” (1908). Page %* Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty n o i t i t
e 2021 Photography Competition p m o c We are holding a photography competition this year, titled “My Ll yˆn Peninsula” . y h We wish to give you an opportunity to show what is so special about the area, and p
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g We are flexible in terms of what the theme means to each competitor – it can mean o t something different to everyone. You could send photos of features such as the wildlife, the o
h beautiful landscape, the dramatic coast, interesting old buildings, stone walls or even the p weather. You could also send us a photo of a place very close to your heart for a particular reason – share your story! E ach applicant can send up to two photos. These are the prizes:
S 1st – Gift Voucher – Porth Tocyn Hotel, Abersoch (£100) PRIZE 2nd – Gift Vouchers – Various Shops in Pwllheli (£75) 3rd – Gift Voucher – Tyddyn Sachau Garden Centre (£50)
Send your photo(s) by e-mail to [email protected] and state your full name and where the photo was taken. We will be sharing some of the photos on Instagram. Closing Date – Friday, 3rd September 2021 Good luck!
Competition Rules • Winners will be decided by an independent panel, selected by the Ll yˆn AONB • A maximum of two photos allowed per entry • Individuals cannot apply more than once • The competition is open to all ages • The competition is not open to anyone directly associated with arranging the competition • The competition is not open to professional photographers • The AONB Unit will use any photo in the future, unless the applicant states differently • By entering the competition, all applicants agree to the competition rules