Trwyn Porth-gain

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Trwyn Porth-gain

Cerrig Gwylan From a Lichen-encrusted Mainland These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls). The brightly coloured lichen in the foreground covers the mainland rocks.
Cerrig Gwylan From a Lichen-encrusted Mainland Credit: Anthony Parkes

Trwyn Porth-gain is a stunning coastal feature located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a headland that juts out into the Irish Sea, forming a picturesque point that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs which tower above the crashing waves below. These cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, showcasing layers of different colors and textures. The constant erosion by the sea has created interesting features such as caves, arches, and stacks, adding to the dramatic beauty of Trwyn Porth-gain.

The point is known for its diverse and abundant wildlife. The surrounding waters are home to a variety of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and a wide range of seabirds such as puffins, fulmars, and razorbills. From the point, visitors have the opportunity to witness these creatures in their natural habitat, making it a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Trwyn Porth-gain is also steeped in history. The headland was historically used as a lookout point, with remnants of old defense structures still visible today. These structures serve as a reminder of the area's strategic importance in the past.

The coastal path that runs along Trwyn Porth-gain provides visitors with the opportunity to explore the headland and its surroundings. The path offers panoramic views of the sea and the rugged coastline, making it a favorite destination for hikers and walkers.

Overall, Trwyn Porth-gain is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the raw beauty of Pembrokeshire's coastline. With its dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and rich history, it offers a truly memorable experience for anyone who visits.

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Trwyn Porth-gain Images

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Cerrig Gwylan From a Lichen-encrusted Mainland These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls). The brightly coloured lichen in the foreground covers the mainland rocks.
Cerrig Gwylan From a Lichen-encrusted Mainland
These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls). The brightly coloured lichen in the foreground covers the mainland rocks.
Cerrig Gwylan These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls).
Cerrig Gwylan
These two rocky islets are popular with seabirds (Kittiwake, Cormorant and Black-backed Gulls).
Aerial ropeway, Blue Lagoon The Blue Lagoon is an abandoned slate quarry, now flooded by the sea. A large amount of equipment was installed on the overlooking clifftop for the Red Bull Cliff Diving Event held on the preceding two days. Here the gear is being laboriously dismantled and returned to the mainland via this aerial ropeway.
Aerial ropeway, Blue Lagoon
The Blue Lagoon is an abandoned slate quarry, now flooded by the sea. A large amount of equipment was installed on the overlooking clifftop for the Red Bull Cliff Diving Event held on the preceding two days. Here the gear is being laboriously dismantled and returned to the mainland via this aerial ropeway.
Cerrig Wylan Two rocky islets off the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Cerrig Wylan
Two rocky islets off the Pembrokeshire Coast.
Cerrig Wylan Seen from the nearby headland, it is not entirely clear that there are two islands lying offshore.
Cerrig Wylan
Seen from the nearby headland, it is not entirely clear that there are two islands lying offshore.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching Abereiddy from Porthgain Skylarks soar and sing, Swifts dash past occasionally, a distant gull cries and the warm wind sighs past, carrying the odd random butterfly or two.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching Abereiddy from Porthgain
Skylarks soar and sing, Swifts dash past occasionally, a distant gull cries and the warm wind sighs past, carrying the odd random butterfly or two.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, Pembs Popular with walkers of course.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, Pembs
Popular with walkers of course.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, Pembs Popular with walkers of course.
On the Wales Coast Path approaching the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddy, Pembs
Popular with walkers of course.
Looking over Abereiddi, Pembs What a lovely little hamlet, untouched by the modern age it seems.
Looking over Abereiddi, Pembs
What a lovely little hamlet, untouched by the modern age it seems.
On the coast path near Abereiddi Lovely remote section of coast path with the hamlet of Abereiddi down there.
On the coast path near Abereiddi
Lovely remote section of coast path with the hamlet of Abereiddi down there.
Abereiddi - Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Waymarker at the start of a footpath to Porthgain.
Abereiddi - Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Waymarker at the start of a footpath to Porthgain.
Abereiddi - The Row Remains of cottages which housed slate quarry workers.
Abereiddi - The Row
Remains of cottages which housed slate quarry workers.
Cerrig Gwylan Rocky islets to the north of the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi.
Cerrig Gwylan
Rocky islets to the north of the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi.
Cerrig Gwylan Rocky islet to the north of the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi.
Cerrig Gwylan
Rocky islet to the north of the Blue Lagoon at Abereiddi.
Abereiddi Historic stone building with a whitewashed gable facing the sea.
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Abereiddi
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Cerrig Gwylan
Cerrig Gwylan
Cerrig Gwylan Two rocky islets off the Pembrokeshire coast
Cerrig Gwylan
Two rocky islets off the Pembrokeshire coast
Beach Cottage, Abereiddy Early C19 cottage, Grade II listed.
Beach Cottage, Abereiddy
Early C19 cottage, Grade II listed.
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Trwyn Porth-gain is located at Grid Ref: SM8132 (Lat: 51.949636, Lng: -5.1855695)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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Located within 500m of 51.949636,-5.1855695
Telephone
Booth: K6
Covered: booth
Listed Status: Grade II
Operator: BT
Phone: +44 1348 831298
Lat/Long: 51.9473572/-5.1800052
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 51.9473715/-5.1800276
Restaurant
The Shed Bistro
Addr Postcode: SA62 5BN
Description: Fish & Seafood Restaurant
Fhrs Id: 857072
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00, 17:30-24:00
Phone: +44 1348 831518
Source Addr Postcode: FHRS Open Data
Website: https://www.theshedporthgain.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 51.9481401/-5.1815428
Pub
Sloop Inn
Addr Postcode: SA62 5BN
Fhrs Id: 856138
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr,Su 09:30-23:00; Sa 09:30-00:00; Dec 25 off
Phone: +441348 831449
Source Addr Postcode: FHRS Open Data
Website: http://www.sloop.co.uk/
Wikidata: Q80856281
Lat/Long: 51.9481551/-5.1804962
Bus Stop
Porthgain
Lat/Long: 51.9481004/-5.1806605
Seamark Landmark Category: column
Seamark Type: landmark
Lat/Long: 51.9503047/-5.1863367
Note: White painted
Seamark Landmark Category: column
Seamark Type: landmark
Lat/Long: 51.9503076/-5.1821584
Porthgain
Is In: Pembrokeshire,Wales,UK
Place: hamlet
Wikidata: Q3404798
Lat/Long: 51.9482833/-5.1814375
Parcheggio
Lat/Long: 51.9479529/-5.1808168
White pillar
Lat/Long: 51.9503572/-5.186348
Bench
Lat/Long: 51.9500383/-5.1869517
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.9478153/-5.181079
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.9481634/-5.1812812
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 51.9481062/-5.1808671
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