If you’re craving a peaceful retreat to savour the early autumn tranquillity, look no further than Nefyn in Gwynedd. This delightful Welsh seaside village, home to fewer than 3,000 residents, is an absolute gem.

Heritage enthusiasts will be captivated by the intriguing maritime museum which explores Nefyn’s rich history and its profound bond with the ocean – a connection so vital that the town’s crest proudly features three herrings. Enjoy a gentle stroll along the coastline to Porthdinllaen and uncover a picture-perfect fishing village tucked beneath the clifftops. A trip to the Ty Coch Inn, a beloved beachfront pub, is absolutely essential during your visit, reports North Wales Live.

Boasting five-star ratings, customers have praised it as “unmissable” and “one of the best in the world”.

Founded in 1823 as a vicarage and subsequently transformed into an inn in 1842, Ty Coch catered to the needs of shipbuilders working on the shoreline.

Its prime position provides spectacular panoramas across to Yr Eifl and Eryri (Snowdonia).

Locals can motor there, but the trek across the sand to sample the establishment’s range of ales and beers is thoroughly worthwhile.

And if you fancy a more demanding expedition following your coastal ramble, Nefyn has precisely the challenge awaiting you.

Yr Eifl, a triple-peaked mountain on the Llyn Peninsula, delivers magnificent vistas over the waters, with sight lines reaching the Isle of Man on bright days.

Its central summit, Tre’r Ceiri, houses one of Britain’s finest preserved Iron Age strongholds. Despite its establishment as far back as 400BC, the round houses, gateways and ramparts are remarkably well-preserved.

A trek up Yr Eifl is estimated to take roughly three hours and is deemed a challenging walk, so brace yourself for some scrambling if you’re planning to tackle this breathtaking landscape.