Forget satellite navigation systems - the traditional method of finding your way around the winding roads of the Llŷn Peninsula is alive and well thanks to a programme of restoration.

Gwynedd Council's Llyn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) team have been working hard for the last few months to restore the traditional black and white signposts in the region.

The past few years has seen the old fingerposts, which have guided generations of travellers through the region, sadly fall into disrepair.

A survey of the signposts' condition was conducted and Signpost Restoration Company Ltd from Cumbria was commissioned to restore them.

The fully restored signposts can now be seen at Abererch; Beudu Bigin, Botwnnog; Llanengan; Nanhoron; Penygroeslon; Sarn Bach and Sarn Mellteyrn.

In a related project, Llanengan Community Council have placed two old fashioned style signposts at Mynytho and Abersoch.

The old fingerposts date back to the beginning of the last century and were first installed following the 1903 Motor Car Act. Three different companies were responsible for the original signs - JH Williams and Sons of Porthmadog; Jones and Davies of Flint and The Royal Label Factory of Stratford upon Avon.

The restoration programme has been commissioned by the Llŷn AONB unit and a grant was obtained from the Llŷn Sustainable Devlopment Fund.

Lea Hughes, Gwynedd Council AONB Projects Officer said: "The original signposts were looking a bit worse for wear.

"The signposts are part of Llŷn's history and contribute to the character of the area.

"It's important that we preserve these features which benefit Llŷn."

Councillor Gareth Roberts, Gwynedd Council's Senior Portfolio Leader for the Environment, added:

"Subtle changes to the landscape can make a great difference when it comes to preserving an area's identity and promoting a sense of pride.

"I am proud to see the important work of restoring the signs to their original condition has been undertaken rather than replacing them with modern signs."