Porth Gwyn

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Porth Gwyn

Solva harbour Low tide at Solva harbour, lime kilns on the far shore. — Solva harbour Credit: E Gammie

Porth Gwyn is a picturesque bay located in the county of Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated on the western coast of the country, this bay is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

The bay is surrounded by majestic cliffs, which provide a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beach and crystal-clear waters. The beach itself is relatively small but offers a peaceful and secluded spot for visitors to relax and unwind. The sand is soft and golden, making it ideal for sunbathing or building sandcastles.

Porth Gwyn is also home to a variety of marine life, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The clear waters offer excellent visibility, allowing visitors to explore the underwater world and admire the vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish.

The bay is easily accessible by car, with a small parking area available nearby. There are no facilities or amenities directly at Porth Gwyn, making it a more secluded and unspoiled destination. However, the nearby town of Fishguard offers a range of accommodation options, restaurants, and shops for those looking for more amenities.

Overall, Porth Gwyn is a hidden gem in Pembrokeshire, offering visitors a chance to experience the untamed beauty of the Welsh coastline. With its stunning cliffs, sandy beach, and rich marine life, it is a destination that appeals to nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.867366/-5.1816221 or Grid Reference SM8123. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Solva harbour Low tide at Solva harbour, lime kilns on the far shore.

Solva harbour

Low tide at Solva harbour, lime kilns on the far shore.

Lower Solva from Gribin Lower Solva lies behind Solva Harbour, which itself is in a &#039;fjord-like&#039; inlet in the coastline here. Gribin is also known as the Cribyn ridge locally.

Lower Solva from Gribin

Lower Solva lies behind Solva Harbour, which itself is in a 'fjord-like' inlet in the coastline here. Gribin is also known as the Cribyn ridge locally.

Solva harbour from Gribin The houses of Upper Solva lie above the inlet, some overlooking the picturesque harbour.

Solva harbour from Gribin

The houses of Upper Solva lie above the inlet, some overlooking the picturesque harbour.

Rocks and islands off Solva harbour Beyond Penrhyn Head are St. Elvis&#039; Rock and Black Rock and out to sea is larger Green Scar with The Mare and Black Scar each side. Quite a coastline.

Rocks and islands off Solva harbour

Beyond Penrhyn Head are St. Elvis' Rock and Black Rock and out to sea is larger Green Scar with The Mare and Black Scar each side. Quite a coastline.

Gate and footbridge at Gwadn The pebbly storm beach here is interesting and it&#039;s a lovely spot.

Gate and footbridge at Gwadn

The pebbly storm beach here is interesting and it's a lovely spot.

Canada Geese with goslings on Gwadn This little family waddled off seawards at my approach, just as well as a dog off its lead came in a few minutes later.

Canada Geese with goslings on Gwadn

This little family waddled off seawards at my approach, just as well as a dog off its lead came in a few minutes later.

St. Elvis cromlech This Neolithic burial chamber is around 5,000 years old and sited between farm tracks. Saint Elvis was an Irish saint in the 6th century and baptised St. David and an old church dedicated to St. Elvis was sited nearby, now somewhere underneath St. Elvis Farm adjacent.

St. Elvis cromlech

This Neolithic burial chamber is around 5,000 years old and sited between farm tracks. Saint Elvis was an Irish saint in the 6th century and baptised St. David and an old church dedicated to St. Elvis was sited nearby, now somewhere underneath St. Elvis Farm adjacent.

St. Elvis cromlech One of the oldest man-made structures in Pembrokeshire lies sandwiched between farm tracks.

St. Elvis cromlech

One of the oldest man-made structures in Pembrokeshire lies sandwiched between farm tracks.

Footpath between St. Elvis Farm and Lochvane This narrow and quiet path between cow pastures is warm and sheltered and a haven for wildlife.

Footpath between St. Elvis Farm and Lochvane

This narrow and quiet path between cow pastures is warm and sheltered and a haven for wildlife.

Old farm at Lochvane A collection of classic Landy&#039;s outside but not much sign of life.

Old farm at Lochvane

A collection of classic Landy's outside but not much sign of life.

The motte of Pointz Castle Beside a farmyard this motte sits partly overgrown.

The motte of Pointz Castle

Beside a farmyard this motte sits partly overgrown.

The motte of Pointz Castle with ditch The ditch shows up as different vegetation.

The motte of Pointz Castle with ditch

The ditch shows up as different vegetation.

Dinas Fach A path wends down this narrow headland and offers excellent views up and down the coastline here.

Dinas Fach

A path wends down this narrow headland and offers excellent views up and down the coastline here.

The coastline between Dinas Fach and Solva An impressive stretch comprising numerous tall cliffs, small and medium sized bays and smaller inlets.

The coastline between Dinas Fach and Solva

An impressive stretch comprising numerous tall cliffs, small and medium sized bays and smaller inlets.

Part of Aber West and Dinas Fawr A medium sized bay with the headland jutting out and long Newgale Sands stretching out further around the coast eastward..

Part of Aber West and Dinas Fawr

A medium sized bay with the headland jutting out and long Newgale Sands stretching out further around the coast eastward..

Aber West bay looking west towards Solva It&#039;s easy to see how this section of coast is so popular with walkers.

Aber West bay looking west towards Solva

It's easy to see how this section of coast is so popular with walkers.

Bay near Solva The high tide line shows the usual collection of flotsam and jetsam, mainly plastic in various forms. Hardly surprising with all the traffic out to sea and inshore.

Bay near Solva

The high tide line shows the usual collection of flotsam and jetsam, mainly plastic in various forms. Hardly surprising with all the traffic out to sea and inshore.

Thrift growing on the cliff top near Solva Rabbits have colonised the fenced-off cliff edge and Thrift grows well here also, always a beautiful sight.

Thrift growing on the cliff top near Solva

Rabbits have colonised the fenced-off cliff edge and Thrift grows well here also, always a beautiful sight.

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Porth Gwyn is located at Grid Ref: SM8123 (Lat: 51.867366, Lng: -5.1816221)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///form.regime.obtain. Near St Davids, Pembrokeshire

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Burial Chamber

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