YR EIFL WALK

garn boduan walk

DESCRIPTION

APPROACH

TERRAIN

Garn Boduan is a prominent hill which sits above Nefyn on the north coast of the Ll ŷ n Peninsula. It is only 280m high but the summit provides a splendid vantage point from which you can soak up the wonders of the Lleyn landscape, from Yr Eifl to the north east and across the southern flatlands of the peninsula and back round to Carn Fadryn.

Although not particularly apparent from below, the summit plateau is quite extensive. This unique geographical feature made it an obvious place of retreat during wars or invasions. There are widespread remains of an Iron Age or Dark Age provenance to be found here. The hill fort feature is over 10 hectares and within it hundreds of hut circles can be seen.

A straight up and down ascent will suit those lacking in time. However, if you care to linger a while, a more satisfying circuit can be done by dropping off the south eastern flank and looping round to the north. Here you can cut back across the wooded slopes of Mynydd Nefyn.

Nefyn is the best starting point; there is a small car park in the centre of the village.

Mostly good footpaths, although rocky in places.