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Porth Neigwl

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The long, straight beach stretches for about 4 miles (7 km) between the two headlands. Behind the beach are grassy dunes which form a notable sea-marsh. The River Soch briefly runs parallel to the shore before turning inland near
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to the west and Mynydd Cilan to the east. These craggy headlands have cliffs descending to the sea, and Porth Neigwl is said to be like a broad open mouth in the
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of south Llŷn. The name "Hell's Mouth" was given for that reason and because of its danger to sailors in times of storm, with great waves and a lack of shelter.
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There is a campground at Tai-morfa near Llanengan. The big waves make it a popular resort for surfing and
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The bay faces south-west and lies between the headlands of
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest in West Gwynedd
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Llŷn Peninsula
Wales
Mynydd Rhiw
relief
Llanengan
Abersoch
sailboarding
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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52°48′36″N 4°33′36″W / 52.810°N 4.560°W / 52.810; -4.560
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Beaches of Gwynedd
Sites of Special Scientific Interest in West Gwynedd

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