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The Rivals contrast with countryside around them

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The Rivals contrast with countryside around them

Caption - The rugged, rocky Rivals are in complete contrast to the greener and more rounded landscape in the immediate surrounds. Mynydd Carnguwch is typical and lies to the south and is topped by a large cairn.

Walk 3044 : The Rivals (Yr Eifl) from Llithfaen

Photographer : Lou Johnson

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In 1956, a large part of the Llŷn Peninsula was designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. It is now a National Landscape. It is one of only five such areas in Wales. The logoshows a Chough as this bird favours the peninsula's rocky coastline where there are around 60 nesting pairs. The Llŷn Peninsula AONB covers 155 square kilometres with approximately 70% of the area's population speaking Welsh. More Information

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