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Morfa and Nant Bach is National Trust farmland and rocky coast on the northern shore of Llŷn at Trefor, beneath the ruins of Yr Eifl granite quarry, once the biggest granite quarry in the world. The Wales Coast Path runs along the clifftop between the Yr Eifl range and the mountains of Eryri, past the sea stack of Ynys Fach where cormorants and shags rest with their wings spread to dry, with more pinnacles further along, seen by stepping off the path. In summer the cliffs are bright with blue squill and gorse, and steps lead down to a pebble beach at the end of the path, with the white cottage of West End marking the way onward. The cliff edges and old quarries are unfenced, so keep well away from the drops. Livestock, including cattle, graze the fields, so dogs must be kept on leads at all times. The three-mile circular trail starts from the council beach car park and returns past the bus depot.
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- CoastlineDawn to dusk
Opening times may change at short notice.
Open coast and farmland from dawn to dusk every day; the Trust's calendar shows every day to 31 December 2026 fully open.
Gwynedd Council toilets at the beach car park with an accessible toilet and baby changing; picnic benches near the car park. Steps and uneven terrain on the clifftop path; the cliff edges and old quarries are not fenced.
Livestock, including cattle, graze the fields, so dogs must be kept on leads at all times.
Photo: sea stacks below the cliffs at Morfa, west of Trefor beach, with Yr Eifl behind. Bill Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ynys_Fawr_sea_stacks_-_geograph.org.uk_-_7363683.jpg. Licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0. Resized and cropped for display; derivatives retain the source licence.
Dogs at the location: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs are allowed across the farmland and coast but must be kept on leads at all times because livestock, including cattle, graze.
Dog walks in the grounds: Allowed with restrictions. Dogs on leads on the circular walk and the coast path over the headland. Free access, no ticket needed.
Leads: On leads at all times; cattle and other livestock graze the fields.
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Walking routes2 routes
Morfa and Nant Bach circular walk(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
WalkmoderateDogs, with restrictions4.8 km
