Porth Simdde

Bay in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Porth Simdde

The beach at Aberdaron The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left. — The beach at Aberdaron Credit: Steve Daniels

Porth Simdde, also known as Porthmadog, is a coastal town located in the county of Gwynedd, Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated on the southern edge of the Llŷn Peninsula, Porth Simdde lies at the mouth of the Afon Glaslyn river, where it meets the Irish Sea.

The town boasts a rich maritime history, originally developing as a port for exporting slate from nearby quarries during the 19th century. Today, Porth Simdde is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its picturesque harbor and stunning views of the Snowdonia National Park.

The town is renowned for its narrow-gauge heritage railway, the Ffestiniog Railway, which runs from Porth Simdde to the slate mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. This restored steam railway provides visitors with a unique and scenic journey through the beautiful Welsh countryside.

Porth Simdde is also a hub for outdoor activities, with opportunities for sailing, fishing, and boating in the surrounding waters. The nearby Black Rock Sands is a popular beach, offering miles of golden sand and stunning views across the bay.

The town itself features a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to both locals and tourists. Its vibrant arts scene is reflected in various galleries and the annual Porthmadog Arts Festival.

In summary, Porth Simdde offers a charming coastal experience, combining its industrial heritage with stunning natural beauty and a range of recreational activities.

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Porth Simdde Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.802285/-4.7206862 or Grid Reference SH1626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The beach at Aberdaron The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left.

The beach at Aberdaron

The Tŷ Newydd Hotel is on the left.

Bridge over Afon Cyllyfelin (Pont Fach) Photographed from the bridge over the Afon Daron (Pont Fawr).

Bridge over Afon Cyllyfelin (Pont Fach)

Photographed from the bridge over the Afon Daron (Pont Fawr).

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt

Resurfaced car park at Porth y Swnt

Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.

Porth y Swnt Interpretation Centre

Owned by the National Trust. Its prize exhibit is the old [redundant] optic from the lighthouse on Ynys Enlli.

The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.

The lighthouse optic in Porth y Swnt

The part-figure gives the scale. Some of the glass lens sections have damage which are allegedly bullet chips from World War II attempts by German planes to extinguish the light.

Porth Meudwy Leaving Porth Meudwy for a trip to Ynys Enlli.

Porth Meudwy

Leaving Porth Meudwy for a trip to Ynys Enlli.

Becws Islyn The former corrugated iron <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/357618">SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron</a> was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn

The former corrugated iron SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn The former corrugated iron <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/357618">SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron</a> was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Becws Islyn

The former corrugated iron SH1726 : Becws Islyn Bakery Aberdaron was demolished in 2015 and replaced by a newly built bakery, shop and coffee house. It is an impressive building and a great addition to Aberdaron, though the colour-washed walls and thatched roof are very much out of character with the otherwise white and grey grittiness of this windswept village.

Porth y Swnt For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/porth-y-swnt">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Porth y Swnt

For information about the National Trust centre opened in 2014 see Link

Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village

Arwyddbost yng nghanol y pentref - Signpost in the centre of the village

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Mynwent Eglwys Hywyn Sant - St Hywyn's Church graveyard

Y ffordd i'r Rhiw - The road to Rhiw The row of cottages opposite the church are now mostly holiday lets.

Y ffordd i'r Rhiw - The road to Rhiw

The row of cottages opposite the church are now mostly holiday lets.

BagÃ©t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach A seasonal takeaway facing the beach.

BagÃ©t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach

A seasonal takeaway facing the beach.

Bwydlen ddwyiethog Bilingual menu Fare on offer at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4845125">SH1726 : Bag&eacute;t ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach</a>

Bwydlen ddwyiethog Bilingual menu

Fare on offer at SH1726 : Bagét ar y Traeth - Baguette on the Beach

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the NE face of St Hywyn&#039;s Church. It marks a point 9.826m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the NE face of St Hywyn's Church. It marks a point 9.826m above mean sea level.

Milestone

Milestone

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the SW face of the Church. It marks a point 47.742m above mean sea level.

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Porth Simdde is located at Grid Ref: SH1626 (Lat: 52.802285, Lng: -4.7206862)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

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