The Islands By The Beach | Yr Ynysoedd Wrth Y Traeth

Walk down to Pwllheli's seafront and you'll spot them immediately - a scatter of rocky outcrops jutting from the sand and shallow water just offshore. The Islands By The Beach aren't dramatic peaks or proper islands in the traditional sense; they're low rock formations that emerge fully at low tide, creating that moreish coastal landscape North Wales does so well.

What makes them worth a visit is the walk itself rather than any visitor infrastructure. The beach here is proper sandy, backed by low cliffs, and the rocks give you something to aim for - you can wade out at low tide and clamber about, hunt for rockpools, or simply sit and watch the water come back in. It's the sort of place that keeps kids occupied for a solid hour without needing theme parks or themed anything.

Families staying at Haven Hafan y Môr Holiday Park - just a few minutes away - will find this a natural extension of their park time. The Gimblet Rock site, slightly further inland, is also within easy driving distance. There's no admission fee and no formal opening hours; you come when the tide suits you, really. That's the charm of it.

Worth the detour if you're already in Pwllheli? Absolutely. It's free, it requires minimal effort to reach, and the coastal scenery around here is genuinely good. Don't expect crowds or facilities - just decent Cardigan Bay views and some honest Welsh coastline.