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Porth Gwymon Mawr

Bay in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Porth Gwymon Mawr

Carreg Sampson A Neolithic burial chamber or cromlech. The capstone lies on three of the six uprights and is approximately 6m by 3m in size.
Carreg Sampson Credit: E Gammie

Porth Gwymon Mawr is a picturesque bay located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with rugged cliffs, sandy beaches, and clear blue waters. The bay is surrounded by rolling green hills and is a popular destination for visitors looking to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Porth Gwymon Mawr is a haven for wildlife, with seabirds nesting on the cliffs and seals often spotted basking on the rocks. The bay is also home to a variety of marine life, making it a great spot for snorkeling and diving.

Visitors to Porth Gwymon Mawr can take a leisurely walk along the coastal path, explore the rock pools at low tide, or simply relax on the beach and soak up the sun. The bay is relatively secluded and offers a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Overall, Porth Gwymon Mawr is a hidden gem in Pembrokeshire, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this beautiful bay.

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Porth Gwymon Mawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.961436/-5.1164367 or Grid Reference SM8533. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Carreg Sampson A Neolithic burial chamber or cromlech. The capstone lies on three of the six uprights and is approximately 6m by 3m in size.
Carreg Sampson
A Neolithic burial chamber or cromlech. The capstone lies on three of the six uprights and is approximately 6m by 3m in size.
Entrance to the bay Choppy waters at the entrance to the narrow sheltered bay of Abercastle. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2018024" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2018024">Link</a> for a comparative view (2010) at a lower tide level.
Entrance to the bay
Choppy waters at the entrance to the narrow sheltered bay of Abercastle. See Link for a comparative view (2010) at a lower tide level.
Aber Castle Boats moored in the narrow bay of Aber Castle with Ynys y Castell on the right, at the mouth of the bay.
Aber Castle
Boats moored in the narrow bay of Aber Castle with Ynys y Castell on the right, at the mouth of the bay.
Cottages by the bay Cottages on the north side of the head of the bay at Abercastle.
Cottages by the bay
Cottages on the north side of the head of the bay at Abercastle.
Boats in the bay Boats moored in Aber Castle with Ynys y Castell to the left, viewed from the Pembrokeshire Coast path.
Boats in the bay
Boats moored in Aber Castle with Ynys y Castell to the left, viewed from the Pembrokeshire Coast path.
Ynys Deullyn Ynys Deullyn from the Pembrokeshire Coast path, a short section of which can be seen in the foreground.
Ynys Deullyn
Ynys Deullyn from the Pembrokeshire Coast path, a short section of which can be seen in the foreground.
Abercastle
Abercastle
Carreg Samson
Carreg Samson
Ynys y Castell A small tidal island guarding the entrance to Abercastle harbour.
Ynys y Castell
A small tidal island guarding the entrance to Abercastle harbour.
Penmorfa View of the cliffs on the south side of Trwyn Llwynog below the Pembrokeshire Coast Path near Porth Glastwr. Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan can be seen in the distance.
Penmorfa
View of the cliffs on the south side of Trwyn Llwynog below the Pembrokeshire Coast Path near Porth Glastwr. Garn Fawr and Garn Fechan can be seen in the distance.
Abercastle The sound between Ynys y Castell and the mainland, looking to Pwllcrochan. At low tide it is linked by a causeway.
Abercastle
The sound between Ynys y Castell and the mainland, looking to Pwllcrochan. At low tide it is linked by a causeway.
Harbour cottage What an amazing place to live
Harbour cottage
What an amazing place to live
Coast Path to Abercastle Heading in an easterly direction
Coast Path to Abercastle
Heading in an easterly direction
Path out of Abercastle Heading for Pwllcochran
Path out of Abercastle
Heading for Pwllcochran
Grain Store Ruin overlooking the Harbour Cargoes out of Abercastle included grain, limestone, butter, honey, corn, and coal. All that now remains of Abercastle's industrial past are limekiln remnants and the ruined grain store seen here above the cottage
Grain Store Ruin overlooking the Harbour
Cargoes out of Abercastle included grain, limestone, butter, honey, corn, and coal. All that now remains of Abercastle's industrial past are limekiln remnants and the ruined grain store seen here above the cottage
The Western Cliffs of Penmorfa Beyond the promontory of Penmorfa there is a view of the landscape across the bay and several miles to the north.
The Western Cliffs of Penmorfa
Beyond the promontory of Penmorfa there is a view of the landscape across the bay and several miles to the north.
Rugged Cliffs A view south along the cliff face from Trwyn Llwynog.
Rugged Cliffs
A view south along the cliff face from Trwyn Llwynog.
The Cove of Pwllstrodur Pwllstrodur is a deserted pebble beach cove at the end of a steep little valley.
The Cove of Pwllstrodur
Pwllstrodur is a deserted pebble beach cove at the end of a steep little valley.
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Porth Gwymon Mawr is located at Grid Ref: SM8533 (Lat: 51.961436, Lng: -5.1164367)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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