Day 13 Dinas Dinlle to Nefyn (18.0 miles, cumulative 242.9)

I'm not normally an early starter, but today was an exception. I caught the 07.35 bus back to Dinas, rather than waiting two hours for the next one.
It was another walk of two halves. The first nine miles were along a busy road to Trefor - safe and easy walking, but not very inspiring. The second half was a mighty challenge. A long and strenuous uphill section in the sun up to the Eifl pass, the highest point of the entire Wales Coast Path, offered stunning views back to the start, then a steep descent to Nant Gwrtheyrn, a restored mining village now used as a Welsh language centre, took me back to sea level. Then followed another climb, before a final descent to Nefyn. Definitely time for a post-walk nap!
For dinner, a welcome return to lasagne and chips, after what seems a lengthy break!

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