Porth Trwyn

Bay in Anglesey

Wales

Porth Trwyn

Ruined building at Cae Nethor Along the lane to Trefadog. — Ruined building at Cae Nethor Credit: Mat Fascione

Porth Trwyn is a picturesque bay located on the northern coast of Anglesey, an island off the northwest coast of Wales. This idyllic bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

With its serene sandy beach and crystal-clear waters, Porth Trwyn offers visitors a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The bay is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rolling green hills, providing a dramatic backdrop to the peaceful setting. The beach itself stretches for about half a mile, offering plenty of space for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely walks along the shoreline.

Porth Trwyn is also a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, as it is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, gulls, and cormorants. The bay's rocky outcrops and rock pools provide an ideal habitat for marine life, making it a popular spot for snorkeling and exploring the underwater world.

For those who enjoy outdoor activities, Porth Trwyn offers opportunities for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The bay is also part of the Anglesey Coastal Path, a 125-mile long trail that circumnavigates the island, making it a great starting point for hikers and walkers.

Overall, Porth Trwyn is a hidden gem on the Isle of Anglesey, offering visitors a tranquil beach experience, stunning natural surroundings, and opportunities for wildlife spotting and outdoor activities.

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Porth Trwyn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.35936/-4.5635162 or Grid Reference SH2987. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined building at Cae Nethor

Along the lane to Trefadog.

Mat Fascione

Lane descending towards Trefadog

Mat Fascione

Rockfall at Porth Swtan

A considerable chunk of the cliff at the back of Porth Swtan (Church Bay) beach has collapsed.

Mike Parker

Wavecrest CafÃ©, Porth Swtan

Closed now for the season.

Mike Parker

Church Bay near Rhydwyn, Anglesey

Colin Park

Llanfaethlu - St Maethlu's Church

Colin Park

The sands of Church Bay / Porth Swtan, Anglesey

Porth Swtan or Church Bay is a gem of a sandy cove with a large-ish expanse of flat firm sand at low tide.

Jeremy Bolwell

Campsite above Church Bay / Porth Swtan

Porth Swtan gets its name from the thatched whitewashed building seen here adjacent to this campsite, a rare survivor and the last thatched building on Anglesey, called Swtan. The campsite is ideally located next to coastal paths and a short walk from the sandy bay.

Jeremy Bolwell

Barbed wire fence beside the coastal path

The coastal path here borders fields adjacent to the Swtan, the last surviving thatched dwelling on Anglesey, a tyddyn or smallholding lived in until the 1960's, when its old roof beams collapsed and since when it has been restored as a museum.

Jeremy Bolwell

Ruined windmill inland of the coastal path

The tower of this old windmill stands out inland of the path.

Jeremy Bolwell

The last thatched cottage on Anglesey at Porth Swtan

This building now serves as a folk museum, recreating the tyddyn or smallholding plot held by a family here before its dereliction in the 1960's.

Jeremy Bolwell

The frontage of Swtan thatched tyddyn at Church Bay

The main building is whitewashed and restored along with this outbuilding and the vegetable garden.

Jeremy Bolwell

Recreated vegetable garden at Swtan

This thatched cottage and its immediate plot recreates life for the past residents, with a sheltered plot here for basic staple foods such as spuds, beans and other veg. It is maintained by local Women's Institute volunteers I believe.

Jeremy Bolwell